
In this week's episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by an investor and author who turned a simple strategy into a powerful wealth-building machine. Craig Curelop began his real estate journey as a house hacker in Denver and reached financial freedom in just two and a half years. He is the author of "The House Hacking Strategy," has completed multiple house hacks, and now helps investors across the country build wealth through real estate. Listen as he shares how he went from struggling to find the right realtor to building a thriving investor-focused real estate business. He also breaks down why house hacking still works today, how co-living is unlocking serious cash flow in high-cost markets, and what newer investors should really focus on if they want to get ahead. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Craig Curelop and his background [03:26] His journey into house hacking [05:27] The $10K commission that changed everything [08:56] You can't compare today's deals to the past [09:23] Co-living: the strategy driving cash flow today [10:28] What house hacking really means [11:51] Ideal property setup for co-living deals [13:46] Evaluating deals for clients [17:43] Real example of a co-living deal and its returns [19:34] Who rents co-living spaces [21:57] Should investors become realtors? [23:05] Financing options for house hacking and co-living [24:33] The truth about BRRRR in today's market [26:24] Connect with Craig Curelop [27:06] Advice for new investors starting out [28:37] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.thefiteam.com/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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