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The Co-Living Show

The Co-Living Show

De : Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain
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Co-living is one of the most misunderstood, and highest-potential, ​ strategies in residential real estate investing. Most investors hear the buzzwords, see the cash-flow claims, and immediately assume it’s either too risky, too operationally intense, or too complicated to scale. The truth is simpler: coliving work exceptionally well when built on systems, governed by operational clarity, and executed like a real business, not a side hustle. The Co-Living Show exists to make that clarity accessible for serious professionals who want smarter returns without gambling on guesswork.
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Hosted by BiggerPockets authors Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain, The Co-Living Show goes far beyond surface-level real estate content. This is the only real estate investing podcast dedicated exclusively to the economics, operations, regulations, and strategic frameworks that drive high-density co-living and shared housing at scale. Whether you’re new to the model or a high-earning, time-poor professional seeking exposure to a sophisticated cash-flow real estate strategy without becoming an operator, this show delivers the confidence, understanding, and insight needed to invest intelligently.
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Each episode takes you inside the real-world systems behind co-living performance. You’ll hear from operators running multi-market portfolios, attorneys specializing in zoning and compliance, designers who understand space optimization and profitability, lenders financing room-by-room rental strategies, and property managers and city officials shaping the future of affordable housing innovation. You’ll also hear from the Co-Living Cash Flow Community, everyday investors solving operational challenges and executing the exact frameworks discussed on the show.
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👉 Join the community: www.millermcswain.com/community
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There is no fluff here. No hype. No motivational noise. Every conversation is grounded in data, regulatory insight, operational logic, and investor-level clarity. Co-living is not “passive income.” It’s not a shortcut. It’s a system. And systems — when executed correctly — produce scalable, predictable returns that outperform traditional rental models. This is not speculative theory. It’s cash-flow real estate strategy in action.
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Craig brings acquisitions, underwriting, and market strategy. Miller brings operations, pricing systems, and standardization frameworks that make coliving scalable. Together, they deliver an operator’s perspective of an asset class most investors only see from the outside. As BiggerPockets authors, educators, and practitioners, they simplify complexity without diluting truth: coliving works, but only when done correctly.
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You’ll hear underwriting breakdowns, operator case studies, deal teardowns, regulatory realities, tenant strategy, market analysis, and the economic logic behind high-density residential investing. You’ll learn how to invest passively, partner with experienced operators, or simply understand the business model in depth, even if you never plan to manage a property yourself.
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The Co-Living Show does not claim co-living works.
It proves when, why, and under what conditions it works.
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If you want confidence instead of conjecture, systems instead of speculation, and clarity instead of chaos, this is your source of truth for professional-grade residential real estate investing.
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Subscribe and join thousands of investors building deeper understanding, stronger portfolios, and smarter strategies, without wasting time on noise.
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This is the future of residential real estate investing. And now you’ll finally understand how it works.
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  • EP 36 - How to Buy Real Estate with Creative Financing (Without Getting Burned)

    EP 36 - How to Buy Real Estate with Creative Financing (Without Getting Burned)
    Oct 14 2026

    What if you could buy a rental property with a 3% interest rate in today's market? Creative financing can make that possible, but one poorly structured deal could cost you thousands.

    In this episode of The Co-Living Show, Miller McSwain and Craig Curelop sit down with Caleb Christopher, real estate investor and owner of Creative Title, to break down how subject-to deals, seller financing, and wraparound mortgages actually work.

    Caleb shares how he went from accidental landlord to creative financing specialist, including a deal where he took over a property with a 3.65% mortgage rate and the sellers actually paid him to take it off their hands.

    But creative financing isn't just about finding great deals. Caleb explains the risks investors often overlook, how to protect both buyers and sellers, and why doing things ethically matters just as much as making money.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • How subject-to financing works and why investors use it to acquire properties with existing low-interest mortgages
    • The differences between subject-to deals, seller financing, and wraparound mortgages
    • How Caleb acquired a property with a 3.65% interest rate and almost nothing out of pocket
    • What happens when a lender enforces the due-on-sale clause
    • How to structure creative deals to reduce risk for both buyers and sellers
    • Why creative financing isn't always a zero-money-down strategy
    • How combining creative financing with co-living can improve investment returns
    • The importance of transparency, ethical negotiations, and having multiple exit strategies

    Whether you're buying your first rental or looking to scale your co-living portfolio, this episode offers practical insights into structuring creative real estate deals without exposing yourself to unnecessary risks.

    Connect with Caleb Christopher:

    Personal website and resources: https://calebchristopher.io

    Creative Title: https://creativetitle.io

    Connect with the Hosts:

    Miller McSwain: https://www.instagram.com/millermcswain/

    Craig Curelop: https://www.instagram.com/craigcurelop/

    Learn More About Co-Living:

    Property Management: https://www.homecrew.co

    The Co-Living Book: https://colivingbook.com

    If you enjoyed this episode, follow The Co-Living Show and share it with another real estate investor!
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    53 min
  • EP 35 - How to Run Co-Living Properties From Halfway Around the World

    EP 35 - How to Run Co-Living Properties From Halfway Around the World
    Oct 7 2026

    What does it actually take to run co-living properties when you live halfway around the world?

    In this episode of The Co-Living Show, Miller McSwain and Craig Curelop sit down with Oren Kachel, an investor based in Israel who owns and operates U.S. real estate remotely, including co-living properties in smaller markets like Clarksville, Tennessee and Montana.

    Oren shares how he went from fix-and-flips and multifamily investing to deciding to go all-in on co-living. He explains why he prefers smaller markets, how he evaluates properties from thousands of miles away, and why finding the right boots-on-the-ground team matters even more than finding the perfect property.

    They also discuss:

    • How Oren manages U.S. co-living properties from Israel
    • Why he prefers smaller markets over major metros
    • How he found a traditional property manager willing to learn co-living
    • What he looks for when interviewing property managers
    • Why he chose not to use PadSplit for his current properties
    • How he markets rooms without PadSplit
    • His ideal co-living property criteria
    • Why HOAs, septic systems, and smaller homes can be deal breakers
    • Using seller financing and creative finance to acquire properties
    • Why Oren plans to sell his non-co-living properties and focus on co-living
    • How stepping away from daily operations can make scaling possible

    Whether you are investing 100 miles away or halfway across the world, this episode offers practical lessons on building a team, choosing markets, managing remotely, and creating a co-living business that does not depend on you being physically present.

    Connect with Oren Kachel:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oren_kachel/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oren.kachel

    Connect with the hosts:

    Miller McSwain
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millermcswain/

    Craig Curelop
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigcurelop/

    Follow The Co-Living Show for more conversations about co-living investing, acquisitions, property management, operations, creative finance, and building profitable shared-housing portfolios.
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    36 min
  • EP 34 - Build With the Exit in Mind: Co-Living Resale with Josh Stanton

    EP 34 - Build With the Exit in Mind: Co-Living Resale with Josh Stanton
    Oct 1 2026

    Build With the Exit in Mind: Co-Living Resale with Josh Stanton

    Most co-living investors spend a lot of time thinking about how to buy a property, renovate it, fill the rooms, and maximize cash flow.

    But what happens when it’s time to sell?

    In this episode of The Co-Living Show, Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain sit down with Josh Stanton, a longtime co-living investor and real estate agent in Atlanta who has been involved with PadSplit since its earliest days.

    Josh started with a simple house hack, buying a home and renting rooms to lower his own housing costs. That eventually led him into co-living, where he became one of PadSplit’s earliest hosts and began helping other investors buy, operate, and eventually sell co-living properties.

    The conversation goes deep into one side of co-living that does not get discussed enough: the exit.

    Josh explains why the decisions you make during your renovation can have a major impact on your resale options later. Adding bedrooms may increase cash flow, but unusual layouts, eliminated common areas, unpermitted square footage, and financing complications can make a property much harder to sell.

    They also discuss appraisal challenges, finding lenders who understand co-living, selling occupied properties, creating comps for the industry, and what Josh learned from helping sell everything from individual PadSplits to large co-living portfolios.

    In this episode:

    • How Josh went from house hacking to becoming an early PadSplit host
    • Why you should think about resale before starting your renovation
    • How property configuration can affect your eventual sale price
    • What makes a co-living property harder for lenders and appraisers to understand
    • Why permitting matters, especially when adding finished square footage
    • When a high-performing co-living property may command a premium
    • How Josh has sold occupied co-living properties
    • Lessons from selling co-living portfolios
    • How to position a co-living property for investors
    • Why having co-living-savvy lenders, appraisers, and agents matters

    Josh has also been building a network of real estate agents who understand co-living so investors can connect with knowledgeable professionals in markets around the country.

    Connect with Josh Stanton

    Stanton Team Co-Living:
    https://stantonteamcoliving.com

    Stanton Team:
    https://stanton.team

    Email:
    josh@stanton.team

    Lenders Mentioned in This Episode

    Jeffrey Weller / Jay Hussey | Coast2Coast Mortgage
    NMLS #376205 | MLO NMLS #385022
    Office: 904-500-LOAN (5626)
    Jay: 904-322-4340
    Jeff: jeff@coast2coastmortgage.com
    Jay: jayhussey@coast2coastml.com
    https://www.coast2coastmortgage.com

    Theodore Alexander Palacino | Autumn Financial Group
    VP & Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist
    NMLS #1672515
    Tel: 864-373-1015
    Office: 864-643-9998
    Theodore@autumnfinancialgroup.com
    https://www.autumnfinancialgroup.com

    Fernando Corona | RemoteLendr
    NMLS #2479804 | DRE #02073669
    626-714-2440
    fernando@remotelendr.com

    FOLLOW THE HOSTS

    Miller McSwain
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millermcswain/

    Craig Curelop
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigcurelop/

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Co-Living Show, leave a comment, and share it with another investor who needs to start thinking about their exit before they build.

    #Coliving #RealEstateInvesting #PadSplit #HouseHacking #RealEstate #RentalProperty #CashFlow #RealEstateInvestor
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