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INVEST2FI

Craig Curelop aka The FI Guy

Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place.Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on a mission

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Episode 244 - The Simple Path to Wealth Explained:...

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2025/06/11

What if financial independence was simpler than you think? In this powerful episode Craig Curelop reconnects with a prominent figure in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement J.L Collins, whose best-selling book The Simple Path to Wealth has helped millions unlock freedom through frugality and investing in index funds. This is not just a rehash—J.L. drops updates on Pathfinders, the upcoming Simple Path to Wealth 2.0, and how staying the course in a volatile market is...

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Episode 243 - Mastering Short-Term Rentals, Co-Living...

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2025/06/04

Are you ready to discover how short-term rentals and co-living properties can transform your real estate investment returns? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Cliff Johnson, co-founder of Vakasa and current president of PadSplit, the leader in co-living rentals. Cliff shares his inspiring journey from attorney to real estate entrepreneur, how he built a vacation rental empire starting with a profitable oceanfront home in Oregon, and the strategic insights that helped h...

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Episode 242 - Build Wealth Without Selling – Nathan...

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2025/05/28

What does it take to go from buying a $43,000 condo to becoming the founder of a property management software used nationwide? In this episode of the Invest2FI, Craig Curelop sits down with Nathan Miller—longtime real estate investor and founder of Rentec Direct—to uncover his journey from humble beginnings to building a rental portfolio and a successful SaaS business. Nathan shares how house hacking before it was cool helped launch his real estate journey, how he scaled during the 2008 crash...

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Episode 241 - From $10K in a Living Room to $42M...

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2025/05/21

Can a $10K summer Airbnb hustle turn into a $42 million real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Clara Arroyave, a pioneer in co-living and founder of ColivingCashflow.com. Clara reveals how she scaled from renting out a living room to managing 160+ co-living rooms, then lost it all during COVID—and how she’s now rebuilding with even greater momentum. You’ll hear her strategies on arbitrage, multi-family conversions, B2B tenant acquisition, and startup-st...

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Episode 240 - How Co-Living Can Double Your Rental...

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2025/05/14

How can you double your rental cash flow while creating a meaningful community? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop welcomes back co-living expert and long-time community builder Grant Shipman. With over two decades of co-living experience—both as a resident and investor—Grant breaks down why co-living is not just a trend, but a sustainable housing model that's here to stay. From his accidental beginnings in intentional shared living to managing profitable co-living spaces, Gran...

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Episode 239 - From Rocket Science to Co-Living...

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2025/05/07

Could a flexible rental model be the game-changer your property needs? In this episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop sits down with Miller McSwain, a former nuclear rocket scientist turned full-time real estate investor and author of Co-Living Cash Flow by BiggerPockets. Starting with just two house hacks in Colorado Springs, Miller now oversees 6 co-living properties totaling over 50 rentable rooms, proving that strategic co-living can outpace traditional rental strategies — even in...

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Episode 238 - Securing Better Real Estate Deals with...

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2025/04/30

What makes home inspections crucial for real estate investments? In this episode we are joined by Andrew Sams, the founder of Alpine Building Performance, to explore essential aspects of home inspections, energy audits, and how they influence property decisions. Andrew shares his journey into the home inspection industry and discusses the ins and outs of energy audits, revealing how simple upgrades can lead to significant savings. From insulation improvements to sewer scope inspections,...

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Episode 237 - Make the BRRRR Method in Real Estate...

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2025/04/23

In just a little over a decade, Jessie Lang went from having $400 left in her bank account to owning a real estate portfolio worth millions of dollars in appreciation value alone. She didn’t have a million dollars or a team of investors to make this happen. Learn how she used the BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat) to her full advantage to increase her real estate portfolio, starting with renting out two extra rooms in a condominium soon after she graduated from college. &n...

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Episode 236 - From Banker to Real Estate Pro: How...

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2025/04/16

What if one leap of faith could change your life forever? In this episode of Invest2FI, Nathan Robbins shares how he left a $75,000 banking job and stepped into the world of real estate with no formal experience—only determination and a 90-day contract offer from investor Tarl Yarber. He explains how that decision led him to work on over 30 to 40 flips per year in the Seattle-Tacoma market and eventually build his own investment portfolio. Nathan breaks down the numbers and strategy beh...

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Episode 235 - Maximizing ROI with Co-Living: Jake...

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2025/04/09

Can real estate investing offer a path to financial freedom? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig is joined by Jake Baker, an engineer turned real estate investor, as they discuss his remarkable journey from house hacking to the innovative co-living model in Jacksonville. Jake shares his transition from aerospace engineering to full-time real estate investing, including his first experiences with the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) and how the co-living model has helped him ...

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Episode 234 - Remote Real Estate Success: Investment...

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2025/04/02

Are you ready to hear how Ali Garced, a successful real estate agent, is mastering remote business management while building a nationwide real estate team? In today’s episode of Invest2FI, Ali shares her journey of working remotely from St. Paul, Minnesota, and the growth of her real estate team under the EXP umbrella. She also talks about her return to real estate investment, focusing on a seven-unit building in St. Paul, all while still building her real estate team from afar. This e...

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Episode 233 - Real Estate Investing Journey with Owen...

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2025/03/26

Are you looking to get into real estate but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you want to learn how investors achieve long-term financial independence? In today’s episode, Craig is with Owen Dashner, a real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the key lessons and strategies he’s learned from his journey in real estate. Owen is a co-host of the popular REIA Radio podcast with Ted Kaasch, and he brings his wealth of knowledge about buying single-family homes, fli...

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Episode 232 - From Condemned Homes to Multi-Million...

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2025/03/19

What if you could turn $40,000 into a multi-million-dollar real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Ted Kaasch, an Omaha-based investor and leader of one of the fastest-growing REIAs in the U.S. Ted shares how he transitioned from foundation sales to real estate, using the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method to flip condemned properties into high-performing assets. He reveals how strategic networking, wholesaler connections, and REIA groups ...

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Episode 231 - Short-Term Rental Secrets: Key Steps to...

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2025/03/12

What does it take to succeed in the short-term rental market? In this episode, Craig speaks with Avery Carl, a leader in short-term rental real estate. Avery shares her journey from musician to real estate expert and discusses her proven strategies for building a thriving rental business. With over 225 properties in prime vacation destinations, she offers key insights into property selection, renovations, and scaling a rental portfolio. Learn how to choose the best markets, make smart ...

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Episode 230 - How to Start Real Estate Investing in...

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2025/03/05

What if you could reach financial independence in your 20s? This week on Invest2FI, we welcome Courtney Frazee, a young and determined real estate investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Courtney started her journey at 20 years old, turning a rental dilemma into a profitable house-hacking strategy. She shares how she scaled from her first house hack to a thriving rental portfolio, all while living behind a curtain to maximize her investments. In this episode, Courtney opens about her unco...

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Episode 229 - Building a Profitable Business...

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2025/02/26

Are you wondering how to build businesses that allow you to travel the world? In this episode, Craig is with Adrienne Greene, an experienced entrepreneur and real estate investor who has successfully built a real estate portfolio and virtual staffing business while living abroad. She made the leap from a traditional W2 job to running multiple businesses remotely, and in this episode, she shares her inspiring journey. Adrienne’s path began with real estate investing on a farm, and she d...

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Episode 228 - House Hacking Secrets and...

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2025/02/19

Are you wondering how real estate investing can lead to financial freedom while traveling the world? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is joined by Sarah Weaver, a successful real estate investor who turned house hacking into a six-figure income. Sarah shares how she bought her first property for $115K, transforming it into a $1.4M portfolio. She also discusses her strategy of renting out multiple properties remotely, generating $6,000 per month in passive income. Discover her tips ...

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Episode 227 - From Naval Academy to Real Estate...

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2025/02/12

What does it take to house hack in a high-cost city like Denver? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig sits down with Gabe Slind. He is a Naval Academy graduate and U.S. Navy officer currently stationed in Denver, Colorado. With a passion for financial independence and discovered real estate investing. Determined to make the most of his time in Denver, Gabe took a calculated risk and purchased a six-bedroom house hack using a VA loan. Despite facing $40,000 in unexpected repair costs, he succes...

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Episode 226 - 2025 Real Estate Market Insights with...

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2025/02/05

Are you facing the complexities of the 2025 real estate market? Join host Craig Curelop as he interviews Dave Meyer, BiggerPockets' data expert to uncover actionable insights for investors. As the Vice President of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, Dave is the go-to resource for market insights and strategic advice, helping real estate investors make informed decisions. Dave shares predictions for housing prices, mortgage rates, and rent growth while diving into strategies like house...

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Episode 225 - How to Leverage Real Estate and...

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2025/01/29

What’s holding you back from real estate success? Join Craig as he interviews Harrison Stevens, Vice President of Marketing at TurboTenant, in this compelling episode. Over his 15-year career, Harrison has developed a deep understanding of landlord challenges and tailored solutions to streamline property management. His expertise lies in combining data-driven marketing strategies with hands-on real estate experience to help landlords maximize their returns. This episode is perfect for a...

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