Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the transformative world of co-living with Grant Shipman, a leading authority in this booming real estate niche. As the founder of Livingsmith, Grant has achieved an extraordinary 97% lifetime occupancy rate and an average tenant stay of 25.2 months. He shares how a chance discovery and lessons from intentional living communities catapulted him from delivering pizzas to achieving financial freedom in just 15 months.

Discover what co-living truly means, why it's not just "renting by the room," and how this model combines the best of single-family and multifamily investments. Plus, learn the essentials for creating healthy, thriving shared spaces and how you can turn your properties into cash flow powerhouses.

In this episode, we're discussing:

• The Basics of Co-living: Understanding the concept and its advantages over traditional rentals.

• Building a Thriving Co-living Community: Tips for fostering positive relationships among residents.

• Maximizing Your Investment: Strategies for selecting the right properties and optimizing rental income.

• Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles: Staying compliant with local laws and regulations.

• Leveraging Technology: Tools and platforms that streamline co-living operations.

Resources from Grant

LinkedIn | The Livingsmith Podcast | LivingsmithPro.com | Co-Living 5 Day Challenge

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide