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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 224 - Balancing Career Family and Real...

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2025/01/22

How do you balance a demanding career, family life, and the complexities of real estate investing? Kristian Nylund, an airline pilot turned property investor, shares his inspiring story of navigating tenant challenges, making emotional investment decisions, and learning from his early deals. Christian walks us through his first two properties, including the lessons learned and the strategies he’s employing to create long-term wealth. This episode of Invest2FI is packed with actionable a...

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Episode 223 - How to Start Real Estate Investing...

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2025/01/15

What if your first real estate investment could set you up for a lifetime of success? Host Craig Curelop is with Cody Spencer, an experienced investor and real estate agent. Cody shares his journey from small beginnings to a flourishing career. He shares how a manufactured home purchase became the foundation for his real estate portfolio, the lessons learned from seller financing with family, and the pivotal mistakes that shaped his investment strategy. Learn actionable tips for structur...

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Episode 222 - Insider Tactics for Successful Real...

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2025/01/08

Do you ever wonder how some real estate professionals consistently transform typical deals into exceptionally profitable ventures? What if you could uncover the hidden tactics that elevate them to industry leaders? This episode featuring Christian Osgood—a visionary and strategic genius in the field—does exactly that. Christian goes beyond mere participation; he revolutionizes the industry by implementing strategies that are notably effective and innovative. Join us as we dig into the es...

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Episode 221 - Cultivating Success: Craig’s Eight...

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2025/01/01

Kick off the new year with purpose and clarity in this solo episode of Inves2Fi, where host Craig dives into his *Eight Gardens of Life framework for setting and achieving your goals. From health and nutrition to financial investments, Craig shares actionable insights for nurturing every aspect of your life this new year.Discover the power of tracking macros, improving your posture, and building meaningful relationships. Craig also explores how spiritual contribution, lifestyle adventures, an...

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Episode 220 - From Movie Sets to Real Estate Success:...

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2024/12/25

Are you dreaming of a life where your investments work for you? Meet Audrey Easton. She is a film production assistant turned real estate entrepreneur who turned her first $40,000 savings into a thriving $10K monthly income with just five properties. On this episode, host Craig Curelop uncovers Audrey’s incredible journey from movie production to mastering short-term rentals, house hacking, and rental arbitrage. Discover how Audrey leveraged her creative problem-solving skills, partnersh...

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Episode 219 - Exploring the Strategic Moves in Real...

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2024/12/18

Wondering how some investors always seem to find amazing deals in real estate? Tune in to this episode of Invest2FI, where you'll meet Grace Gudenkauf. Grace's adventure is more than just about buying property — it's about adopting the winning perspective of a shrewd investor. Starting with a bold phone call about a rent sign in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she embarked on a path to real estate mastery, growing from a novice to a CEO with a powerful presence. This episode is packed with insights ...

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Episode 218 - Breaking Barriers in Real Estate:...

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2024/12/11

What does it take to be a successful woman in real estate? Join us as Craig Curelop, our host, talks with Amelia McGee, a self-taught real estate investor and co-founder of Women Invest in Real Estate (WIRE). Amelia describes growing up in a small Iowa town and establishing a 45-door portfolio. She has experience managing both short-term leases and long-term investments. Amelia discusses how she collaborated with her parents, expanded her portfolio, and overcame the obstacles of being a woman...

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Episode 217 - Mastering Real Estate with Cory...

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2024/12/04

What if that first house hack could lead to a 70-unit real estate empire? In this episode, our host Craig Curelop interviews Cory Jacobson from The Wealth Juice Podcast. He started with a simple house hack and built this real estate portfolio that has short-term rentals, multifamily properties, and so much more. A real estate investor and mentor helping others get started and grow in real estate, Cory is passionate about teaching first-time investors how to make their first deal and how ...

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Episode 216 - How Ty Lewis Built $2,000 Passive...

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2024/11/27

What if you could change your life in two years, from a job to multiple rental properties, bringing you almost $2,000 in passive income? That's what you're going to hear in today's inspiring episode of Invest2FI. As Craig Curelop interviews Ty Lewis, a young, outstanding real estate investor with a journey that is nothing but remarkable. Ty's story starts out modestly, working at Chick-fil-A. But his ambition, ingenuity, and foresight led him into the real estate industry. Ty quickly went fro...

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Episode 215 - Secrets to Real Estate Success from...

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2024/11/20

What does it take to establish a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while remaining faithful to life's most important values? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop speaks with Rich and Kathy Fettke, the power couple behind Real Wealth Network, one of the most respected real estate investing teams. Rich, a former extreme sports athlete and author, brings endurance and mindset training to their investing journey, while Kathy, an accomplished real estate expert and podcast host, con...

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Episode 214 - Achieving the Life You Want Through...

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2024/11/13

Are you dreaming of financial freedom through real estate but don’t know where to begin? This episode of Invest2FI has a story that might be the spark you need. Erin Bradley, speaker and trainer, bestselling author, host and former mortgage lender, joins us to share how she changed her life and career through smart real estate investing. Starting as an accidental investor, Erin became a financially free coach, focusing on a slow and steady approach to wealth. She used a simple “buy and hold” ...

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Episode 213 - 2 Months Left: Maximize Real Estate...

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2024/11/06

What's holding you back from crushing your real estate goals in 2024? Here in this solo episode, Craig Curelop, also known as "The FI Guy," will take you through an end-of-year real estate opportunity that could be your game-changer. With dropping interest rates and prices still accessible, it is a brief window of opportunity to lock great deals before the market shifts. Make it an inspiring 2024, folks. Craig gives you some actionable advice on how to reassess your 2024 goals, how to c...

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Episode 212 - Bouncing Back in Real Estate: Michael...

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2024/10/30

Ever wonder what happens when real estate investing does not go according to plan? In today's episode, we have Michael Albaum, a successful real estate investor and educator with a proven track record of success. After achieving financial independence early through smart investments, Michael experienced some bumpy roads and severe economic loss. Michael had to rebuild his empire from the ground up and return even stronger and more successful. Michael will share strategies that led ...

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Episode 211 - Scaling Wealth through ADU Projects and...

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2024/10/23

Are you ready to quit your 9-to-5 job and achieve financial freedom? In our latest episode, we're again catching up with Eric Yu. He's a former software engineer who completely changed his game by jumping into the world of real estate. Based in Seattle, Eric began his journey with house hacking and soon found success in flipping homes and managing Airbnb properties. Now, Eric focuses on developing detached ADUs and using creative financing methods to scale his real estate portfolio. Wit...

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Episode 210 - Mastering Subject-To Deals: Risks,...

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2024/10/16

Want to unlock the secrets of subject-to-deals and get a competitive edge? This episode is a great opportunity to listen as we welcome back experienced real estate investor Chad Rocke, known for his innovative financing skills. Chad has handled many subject-to-deal transactions with his great track record, and today he's here to give you firsthand insight, tips, and cautionary advice. He'll share a live deal currently in progress, taking you through it all, including what works and what does ...

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Episode 209 - Mastering Co-Living & Rent-By-The-Room:...

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2024/10/09

Want to make more money from rentals with some intelligent co-living setups? In this episode, we talk with Grant Shipman. He's not just any real estate investor; he's the guy behind Living Smith, a property management company focusing on co-living spaces. Plus, Grant has over 20 years of experience living and learning in these kinds of communities. Grant’s story is inspiring. He went from delivering pizzas to becoming financially independent, all through co-living. His unique way of mana...

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Episode 208 - From Hard Work to Real Estate Wins:...

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2024/10/02

Ever wondered about turning a humble cleaning business into a seven-figure success? In this episode, host Craig Curelop sits down with Brooke Coughlin. She is a former college athlete turned cleaning business owner, real estate agent, and now real estate investor. Brooke has sold over $33 million in real estate, owns multiple investment properties, and leads the "She Closes Deals" community. Brooke began cleaning houses in college and scaled it into a thriving business, which she eventu...

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Episode 207 - Turning High-Interest Rates into Real...

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2024/09/25

Do you still feel it's worth investing in real estate, even with high interest rates today? In this solo episode of Invest2Fi, Craig Curelop shares how he turned market fear into profitable real estate deals in 2024. With most investors putting off their deals, Craig took action, acquiring three properties that already generate significant cash flow. He will walk you through the details of each investment, which include a rent-by-the-room strategy in Denver, a high-up potential appreciation o...

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Episode 206 - How Casey Franchini Built a Real Estate...

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2024/09/18

Ready to master your finances? Listen to Invest2FI's latest episode, where we catch up with Casey Franchini, a real estate investor who started with no experience and turned one simple real estate strategy into a fantastic portfolio of nine rental properties. Casey shares her incredible journey from a stay-at-home mom to a real estate success story. With no prior investing knowledge, she built a portfolio that changed her family's future. Despite a modest income, she and her husband boug...

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Episode 205 - From $450K to $1M: Dave Meyer’s...

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2024/09/11

How do you turn a $450K quadplex into a $1M asset? Discover the power of strategic partnerships, data-driven market analysis, and intelligent asset allocation with Dave Meyer, host of The BiggerPockets podcast. In this episode of Investing, host Craig Curlop, aka The Fi Guy, sits down with Dave Meyer, the Data Deli himself and the newest host of The Bigger Pockets podcast. Dave shares his journey from waiting tables to becoming a successful real estate investor and influencer. Learn how ...

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