What if real estate investing wasn’t just about cash flow—but about changing lives at scale?

In this powerful episode of the Coliving Investing Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Davis—an Army veteran with degrees in social work and sociology—who is redefining what it means to be a real estate investor.

After serving her country, Rachel entered the world of real estate with a mission: build generational wealth while creating real impact in underserved communities. Today, she focuses on impact investing strategies that provide housing for veterans, individuals in sober living, survivors of domestic violence, and people in urgent need of affordable housing.

We also dive into her research using data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she uncovers the truth about the growing housing affordability crisis—and what it means for investors who are paying attention.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why affordable housing is one of the biggest opportunities in real estate today
✔️ How to combine profit with purpose through impact investing
✔️ The role of coliving and room rentals in solving housing shortages
✔️ How Rachel is structuring her business to serve communities AND generate income

If you’re looking to build wealth, create legacy, and make a real difference through real estate… this episode will shift your perspective.

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt Osman and Rob Pearce to discuss a critical topic for real estate investors operating room rental and co-living properties: insurance.

Many investors who rent properties by the room are still using traditional landlord insurance policies designed for single-family rentals. The problem? Those policies often don’t properly cover the unique risks associated with co-living and room rental properties.

Matt and Rob share insights about Co-Living Protect +, their insurance product designed specifically for investors operating co-living homes and long-term room rental properties.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Why traditional landlord policies may not fully cover room rental properties
• The unique risks of co-living and renting by the room
• How insurance companies evaluate co-living properties
• What investors should look for in a room rental insurance policy

As the room rental and co-living industry continues to grow, it’s important for investors to ensure they have the right protection in place to safeguard their properties, tenants, and long-term investment strategy.

If you’re operating a Padsplit property, co-living home, or any rental where multiple unrelated tenants share a house, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode, real estate investor April Iannazzone discusses how she niched down into sober living homes using the room rental model — and why she almost didn’t.

We break down the realities of investing in sober living housing and re-entry housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, including the stigma many investors hear about this niche. April shares her initial hesitations, the negative connotations surrounding this audience, and how she reframed her thinking to build a profitable and purpose-driven room rental business.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How room rental investing can support sober living communities
• The operational differences between traditional room rentals and structured sober living homes
• How to balance impact investing with strong cash flow

If you’re interested in room rental investing, co-living, affordable housing strategies, or impact-driven real estate, this episode will give you insight into a niche most investors overlook.

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In this episode, I sit down with Shukira Maldonado, a powerhouse real estate investments lender specializing in DSCR loans, fix & flip financing, room rental funding, and private money.

Shukira breaks down how she helped get an 8-unit property funded in just 72 hours — not because of luck, but because of strong, intentional relationships with her capital partners. This episode pulls back the curtain on what actually gets deals approved fast and why who your lender is can matter more than the deal itself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ How DSCR loans really work and who they’re best for
✔️ What investors can do to position themselves for rapid approvals
✔️ How to stop losing deals due to slow financing

If you’re a real estate investor looking to scale through:

Long-term rentals
Fix & flips
Rent-by-the-room investing
DSCR or private capital

This episode is a must-watch.

Watch until the end for insights that could change how you approach funding forever.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dominique Rice, Host Advisor at PadSplit, for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually takes to succeed renting by the room.

Dominique works directly with hosts every day—and in this episode, she shares insights you won’t hear in a webinar or onboarding call. We talk about what separates high-performing hosts from those who struggle, common mistakes new operators make, and how to approach PadSplit like a real business instead of a side hustle.

If you’re considering PadSplit, already operating a room rental, or looking to scale a co-living portfolio, this episode will help you set the right expectations and avoid costly missteps.

In this episode, we cover:
• What successful PadSplit hosts are doing differently
• The biggest mistakes new hosts make
• How PadSplit evaluates and supports hosts
• What long-term, sustainable room rental success really looks like

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In this episode, I sit down with Ed Peugh — a military veteran, licensed real estate agent, real estate investor, and respected pillar and mentor in the Charlotte, NC real estate investing market.

Ed shares how decades of experience shaped his investing philosophy — and why he recently made the strategic move to add room rental (co-living) investments to his portfolio.

This conversation goes beyond theory and hype. We talk real numbers, real market shifts, and real decisions investors are making right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Ed’s military background influences his discipline and risk management
• What he’s seen change in the Charlotte real estate market over the years
• Why traditional rental investors are exploring room rentals for stronger cash flow
• Key differences between traditional rentals and room rental operations

Whether you’re an experienced investor, a real estate agent, or someone exploring room rentals for the first time, this episode delivers grounded insight from someone who’s done it all.

Subscribe to the channel for more real conversations on coliving investing, room rentals, and building sustainable cash flow

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In this episode, I sit down with Alida Lambooy, a room rental property manager, room rental property owner, and interior designer, to talk about what it really takes to build and operate profitable room rental properties.

We dive into how smart property management systems, intentional interior design, and tenant-focused spaces can directly impact cash flow, tenant retention, and long-term success in the room rental and co-living space.

If you’re a real estate investor interested in:

• Renting by the room
• Scaling room rental properties
• Improving tenant experience
• Using design to increase profitability
• Running smoother property operations

…this interview is packed with real-world insights and actionable takeaways.

🎧 Watch until the end for practical tips you can apply to your own room rental properties.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sawand Belcher to break down one of the most inspiring real estate journeys you’ll hear.

Sawand went from being a car salesman to a full-time real estate investor by mastering creative financing—and he didn’t stop at small deals. Using owner financing, he secured his $1.2 million dream home on a 22 acre farm, a strategy so innovative he coined the term “farm hacking.” 

In this interview, we cover:

• How Sawand transitioned out of a 9–5 into real estate full time
• What creative financing really looks like in practice
• How owner financing works for high-value properties
• The exact mindset shift needed to negotiate win-win deals
• Why land and farm properties can unlock massive income opportunity

If you’ve ever felt limited by banks, credit requirements, or lack of capital, this conversation will completely change how you think about buying real estate. This is a must-watch for investors who want to scale smarter, think bigger, and build wealth on their own terms.

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What if renting your property by the room could earn you twice the income of renting it to just one tenant?

In this episode, I sit down with busy tech founder Fitz Light, who made a bold real estate move—choosing room rental investing over traditional long-term renting. Instead of leasing his townhome as a standard 3-bedroom, Fitz strategically converted it into a 5-bedroom co-living property.

The result?

✔️ 2X the rental income
✔️ Increased cash flow without buying another property
✔️ A scalable strategy that fits a busy entrepreneur’s lifestyle

In this conversation, we break down:

Why Fitz chose room rentals over a single tenant
How converting a 3-bed into a 5-bed changed the numbers
The real cash flow difference between traditional renting vs renting by the room
Who room rental investing is best for (and who should avoid it)
If you’re a real estate investor, house hacker, or entrepreneur looking to maximize cash flow without constantly chasing new deals, this episode is for you.

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I’m officially kicking off the very first episode of the CoLiving Investing Podcast, and I couldn’t be more proud of how this journey is starting. This podcast has been on my heart for a long time, and it’s all about real conversations, real strategies, and real people who are shaping the future of coliving investing. 

For episode one, I’m honored to sit down with Miranda Solomon — a truly talented, experienced, and incredibly knowledgeable real estate agent. Miranda brings so much insight to the table, from navigating today’s market to what it takes to be a successful agent to understanding how smart investing and creative housing solutions can create long-term wealth and impact. Her expertise, professionalism, and passion for helping clients really shine through in this conversation.

This first interview sets the tone for what the CoLiving Investing Podcast is all about: education, empowerment, and elevating the way we think about real estate, specifically shared housing.

Want to work with Miranda? Connect with her here:

https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_native_realty?igsh=cWk3dnM4c3gxbTNr

Want to learn more about room rental investing? Grab the online course here:

https://www.roomrentalprofits.com/room-rental-strategy