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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 and Ali Garced. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and ...
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In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, we’re pumped to hear from Casey Gregersen, a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur with over 100 rental properties, multiple Pure Barre franchises, and a W2 job in petroleum engineering. As the founder of Gregersen Properties, Casey shares his story of going from buying his first property to becoming the mana…
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In this episode, we’re pumped to have Brian Tibbs, a long-time investor who has proven that time can be your greatest asset. In his 16 years working as a missionary, Brian barely made over minimum wage - but still managed to build enough wealth to retire by 44 years old. How? By knowing how to play the real estate game. Tune in as Brian shares his …
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If you’re an entrepreneur looking to get into real estate, this episode is perfect for you! Today, we’re sitting down with Brian Green, long-time real estate investor and co-founder of Green Springs Capital Group, an investment and management company specializing in heavy value-added real estate. Brian’s story begins with his experience launching a…
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In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, Ryan shares his extraordinary journey from saving $8 a month to building a half-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Ryan's story illustrates how real estate is the wealth-building strategy, with 95% of the wealthiest individuals owning real estate. Tune in to learn how our guest today completely transform…
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In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, Craig is joined by Julie Holly, founder of Three Keys Investments and host of the Conscious Investor podcast. She shares the ups and downs of her real estate journey, starting with her accidental house hack and overcoming the not-so-glamorous challenges. Her story highlights how initial hurdles often lead t…
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Hey listeners, we're taking a pause on Invest2Friday. We're all about putting out content that is valuable to you, so if you miss these episodes reach out and let us know. We'll bring them back! But I'll leave you with this episode today - what it's like to buy a property in what feels like tough times. Continue to tune in on Wednesdays!…
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Join Craig as he takes on a solo episode to interview Colton Haaker, two-time EnduroCross Champion and real estate investor. Starting from achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a professional dirt bike racer, Colton shares his incredibly unique career. With his high-risk, high-reward career, Colton offers valuable insights into the financial rea…
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In this episode of the Invest2FI podcast, we dive into this unique strategy for newbie investors aiming to make a million in just a year! Our guest, Mason McDonald, shares his inspiring journey from his intense career in healthcare administration to his current successful ventures as a land-flipper and investor. So, if you’re looking to move away f…
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From Chad's perspective, holding on to a property is better than selling it, but there are sometimes reasons to sell. In this episode he runs through his considerations for when he might selling one of his investments. And, when selling makes sense, there are lots of considerations to getting your property ready to list. Most importantly, determini…
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Ready to take the first steps toward financial independence? Join us for an engaging episode with Andrew McKagan and Camila Colon as they share their dynamic as life and real estate partners. This house-hacking couple is ready to reveal their practical tips and tricks for finding tenants, vetting property deals, and approaching different strategies…
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In today's episode Craig walks us through the 5 most popular loan types to help determine which one might make the most sense for you. There are the 3% and 5% down conventional, the VA loan, USDA loan, FHA loan and 203K loan. If these are just letters and numbers to you, tune in to see which ones you might qualify for and what the benefits might be…
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Wondering what it’s like to start house hacking WITHOUT the help of a parent’s trust fund or getting extremely lucky with opportunities? Join us for this episode as Canon Furth shares his journey through the highs and lows of house hacking. Kicking off with the burning question of overcoming the initial fears and uncertainties of investing, Canon’s…
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In today's episode of Invest2Friday Chad Rocke walks us through the good, bad & ugly of being a real estate agent. He kicks off the episode at the start of the process from taking your course, how much it costs and how many hours it'll take you. He'll even spill the beans on the reality of how many agents pass the exam the first time they take it..…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to achieve true financial independence? Join Dane on the Invest2FI podcast as he shares the secrets behind his financial freedom journey. We talk about Dane’s "Aha!" moment and overcoming his analysis paralysis. He dives into this challenge, detailing how he navigated through the mental barriers of those big lea…
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My 4th deal could have been an absolute cash cow. Everything about it lined up perfectly, great location and property was set up to be split up into three separate units. When I do deals for clients, I cross every T and dot every i, but for my own deals, it's easy to work quickly and not do the due diligence I do for for you all! If you want to hea…
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Join us for a rollercoaster of a journey with Hugh Carnahan, who shares how he went from being a “hillbilly” to a millionaire in just 15 months! As a 2-second Lean Automation expert, Hugh brings a new perspective with his IT, manufacturing, and optimizing team background. Hugh’s first real estate deal was a massive leap, instantly adding 26 houses …
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In this episode, we’re talking about how one entrepreneur's dedication to making 1500 cold calls every morning led to rapid growth in his real estate journey. Owen James Lutz shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey that jumpstarted his path to his $10M goal. From starting his own cleaning company to becoming a digital marketing coach, Owen sha…
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Anyone, in any market can house hack and make it worth their while. Let's run through the comfort continuum & creative ways to make the house hack work for those living in expensive markets, families with kids and those who want to see the most cash flow possible. Craig runs through properties currently on market, that would make killer house hacks…
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Have you ever wondered how people achieve financial freedom through the laundromat business? Today, we’re excited to have Jordan Berry, who is at the forefront of the laundromat industry, as an expert in helping investors find high cash flows and financial freedom through buying laundromats and pursuing commercial real estate investing. As an indus…
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Listen up first time buyers & rookie realtors. If you want to know the nitty gritty of what goes down in a buyer's transaction tune into this week's episode of Invest2Friday. Chad Rocke @Rocketherealtor, runs through the deal from the first client call to the closing table. And this just isn't the tactics of what to do when, but the strategic moves…
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Not looking forward to working until you’re 65 and missing out on the best years of your life? Our guest today has a single goal: to help a million people go from employee to 8-figure entrepreneur with the limitless power of real estate! Join us in this engaging podcast episode featuring Brian Luebben, a successful entrepreneur who went from corpor…
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This week Governor Polis signed a bill that eliminated the occupancy limits on the number of unrelated people that can live under one roof in Colorado. This is HUGE for Colorado investors and those seeking affordable housing. Tune in to hear about the bill and what this means for the future of investing in Colorado. Join us for a FREE webinar on Ap…
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In this episode, AJ Osborne, CEO of Cedar Creek Capital and a prominent figure in self-storage syndication, shares his inspiring journey centered on two themes: mental resilience and making things happen. In 2018, AJ was diagnosed with Guillan Barre Syndrome, and he was faced with a choice: to either accept the life of being “that wheelchair guy” o…
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Chad leads this episode off humbly saying he's no expert at partnerships, but he, like many real estate agents who invest, learn the ropes of partnerships to maximize their investments. Partnerships are a great way to get started in real estate when you don't qualify for a conventional loan - think a 1099 employee like an agent with less than 2 yea…
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Curious to hear what your career could look like five to seven years down the line? In our latest episode, Paul Sparks shares his eye-opening real estate journey. From leaving his W2 sales job to starting a wholesaling business to raising capital for ten-million-dollar deals, Paul began his real estate career in 2017 and has seen incredible success…
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You've got to be hiding under a rock to not have watched at least one video or listened to one podcast about the NAR settlement. So why should you tune in to hear Craig's take? Because nothing Craig says here is newsworthy or clickbait-y it's just plain facts and an unemotional opinion. Tune in if you want the facts & the take from an agent who pot…
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If you’re worried that making it big in real estate takes too much time, Andrew Freed’s incredible journey shows how your earning potential can skyrocket in three years. As a former project manager turned real estate entrepreneur, Andrew shares how he began taking real estate seriously in 2020. With a determination to build genuine wealth, Andrew d…
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Tune into today's episode of Invest2Friday to hear the process Chad Rocke took to buy his most recent house. Was there an investing angle & did it cover his mortgage? How much did he get in seller concessions & how did he use them? Why was a house on the market for that many days with price drops? Did he sell his previous house? Walk through the mi…
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In this latest episode, dive into an insightful conversation with Daniel Rusteen, the founder of OptimizeMyBnb.com and the bestselling author of "Optimize YOUR Bnb: The Definitive Guide to Ranking #1 in Airbnb Search." His unique perspective comes from his experience as a former Airbnb employee, a current Superhost, a full-time Airbnb guest, and a …
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In this episode of Invest2Friday Craig lays out 10 ways you can increase your W2 income by 20-30%. Now before you think "that's impossible!!!!", Craig did some of these exact things himself to save for his first house hack. After a year of solid side hustles you can save $20-$30K, which is enough to get you into your first house hack. Would you tra…
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Join Chad Carson on the Invest2FI podcast as he opens the door to his world, sharing the pivotal role that real estate investing played in liberating him from the financial grind. Also known as Coach Carson, Chad is committed to sharing his expertise in rental properties through his exclusive learning and coaching community, Rental Property Mastery…
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Do you watch those HGTV and A&E reality shows about buying, selling & flipping homes? Chad made the final casting for a production, that unfortunately got put on hold. In this episode he walks us through the behind the scenes of reality tv - it'll give you insight on what's real or fabricated on those shows! Hang around until the end for market upd…
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In today's episode, we're joined by Mike & Noor Bchara, a power real estate couple who’s found great success in New York house hacking! Tired of living paycheck to paycheck and working for other people, these investors took the right risks and creative approaches to successful deal vetting, property acquisition, and maximizing Airbnb returns. So, i…
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In this episode of the Invest2FI podcast, we’re joined by Chad Rocke, real estate coach and our new co-host for Invest2FI! Join us as we dive into his journey through real estate investing, from his beginnings in purchasing a duplex to his current ventures in Denver. From exploring various arbitrage opportunities to dealing with real estate failure…
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In this episode of Invest2Friday, Chad Rocke walks through a a recent house hack case study where the owner was living for $100 a month (for housing...not all expenses!) This case study lays out the trade offs of real estate investing, highlights some of the more difficult aspects, but also brings home the reason investors do it - the loan paydown …
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Have you ever had to give up something you love for something else driving your life? In today’s bittersweet episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, we’rebidding farewell to our amazing co-host, Ali. Tune into to hear why Ali is leaving the podcast, what’s on deck for the future of her investments, her real estate team and family life. Before we let her …
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We have people asking how you can still house hack & live for free or how you can buy an investment property & cash flow $1,000 a month. The answer - CoLiving! Even though we know it works for cash flow, there are a lot of objections and myths out there that prevent people from doing CoLiving investments. Tune in to today's episode & listen to Crai…
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Join us for an inspiring session as we sit down with Dean Valentini, current Chief of Test for the US Air Force, serial entrepreneur, and real estate investor. In today’s episode, Dean shares his remarkable journey to financial freedom, which began in 2017 with his first “accidental” house hack in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Since then, he has leveraged…
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Chad Rocke is a top performing, investor-friendly agent and The FI Team lead agent. But who is Chad Rocke to you, and why should you care?? Chad's just a normal dude from the Midwest who intuitively knew investing in real estate was the way to go. He didn't know about BiggerPockets or House Hacking, but he knew it was the path to financial stabilit…
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Join us on this week’s episode as we delve into James Lowery's inspiring journey to financial independence! While working in a physical therapy clinic, James quickly realized that retiring at 62 sounded far from what an ideal life looked like. James and his wife Emily then embarked on a relentless real estate journey and built a real estate portfol…
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How do you make the numbers work in expensive cities? Are the current interest rates and high home prices cost prohibitive for house hackers? In today's episode of Invest2Friday Craig walks us through different house hacking strategies that can match where you are on the comfortability continuum and meet your criteria for monthly income. Hint from …
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to hear Donato Callahan's inspiring story of how he went from a failed wholesaling business in college to growing a portfolio of 176 units and managing nearly $500M in assets by the young age of 24! With his passion for data-driven decision-making, he also co-founded BrightInvestor, a real estate data visualization s…
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Tune in today for a market update from the field with FI Team lead agent Chad Rocke. Let's answer the burning questions: 1. Are people still rate locked? 2. Did you miss getting a deal? 3. Is it a buyers or seller's market? 4. How to structure deals in this market? 5. What will happen if rates come down? Will you be a buyer in this market?…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to redefine your financial future? Join us as we dive into the hows and whys of financial flexibility with our guest, Ian Hogan. After discovering the stock market wasn’t the right fit for him, a Google search landed him on BiggerPockets and introduced him to the world of real estate investing. Ian's unique jour…
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Today's episode of Invest2Friday was inspired by a group of guys Craig met at a Meetup last month and is dedicated to all those 22 year olds out there wondering what they can do today to ensure to financial freedom and wealth in the future. This list is high level, but tune in to hear Craig's advice on how to bring these things to life: 1. Get a hi…
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Quitting the rat race in your 20s might sound crazy for some, but our guest today defied the impossible and proved that it’s possible to become financially free before 30! Join us for a jampacked episode with David Lecko, CEO of DealMachine and renowned investor in single-family long-term rentals. David's entrepreneurial venture began in 2017 when …
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Ali breaks down why New Year's Resolutions don't work, but quarterly check-ins with your team - or yourself - could be the ticket to achieve at a higher level. If you want more guidance on how to plan out your year and goals like Ali, hit her up on IG @ali_the_agent and she'll share the trackers she uses to stay on track!…
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Start your real estate journey intensely with our guest today, Kelly Clark, co-owner of Rockstar Real Estate LLC and passionate house hacker and investor. After deciding to do a 180-degree career shift into real estate, Kelly shares with us today the steps she took to fast-track her journey learning about strategic investing and property management…
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