In this episode, we sit down with Craig Curelop, founder, investor, and co-living innovator, to unpack one of the most recession-proof rental strategies in real estate today. From his first house hack in 2018 to building a scalable, systemized co-living portfolio, Craig shares how he turned single-family homes into high-yield assets, earning $1,000 to $3,000 in monthly cash flow per property.

We explore the myths around timing the market, why waiting often costs more than acting, and how Craig’s unique approach is bringing affordability back to housing. He reveals what makes co-living work at scale, how his team built culture-first management systems, and why conflict resolution, not just ROI, is the secret to long-term tenant retention. We also dive into market selection, the realities of no-money-down deals, and why building trust and partnerships changed everything for Craig.

Tune in if you want to invest smarter, learn a repeatable strategy that works in any cycle, and hear from someone who’s quietly turning 10-bedroom houses into long-term wealth without flipping, rehabbing, or chasing shiny objects.

Key Topics:

-Why Craig believes now is the best time to buy real estate

-How co-living creates $1K–$3K/month in real cash flow

-Conflict resolution systems that keep 10-person households running smoothly

-Building a culture-first property management company

-Why "no money down" deals are often myths—and what really works

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