House Hack Your Way To Financial Freedom with Craig Curelop

<p><span style="font-weight: 500;">In this episode, we are joined by Craig Curelop, a real estate agent and investor based out of Denver, Colorado. Craig is also the author of</span> <strong><em>The House Hacking Strategy</em></strong> <span style= "font-weight: 500;">book, which teaches the tricks that savvy investors have been using in the real estate industry to save thousands of dollars in monthly expenses as you build your financial independence. Starting off with a $90,000 student loan debt and -$30k net worth, Craig has worked his way up to become financially free in 2.5 years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">He shares his story in the episode and some strategies you can employ today to join the real estate and finance markets and start your journey to living for free!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>[00:49] Craig’s college life</strong></p> <p><strong>[02:05] The house hacking idea</strong></p> <p><strong>[07:43] How much do you need to get started?</strong></p> <p><strong>[10:36] Why aren’t more people into house hacking?</strong></p> <p><strong>[14:55] House hacking strategies</strong></p> <p><strong>[19:55] The downside of sharing your space</strong></p> <p><strong>[23:58] Property purchase options</strong></p> <p><strong>[26:30] Airbnb rules</strong></p> <p><strong>[28:16] Craig’s self-development journey</strong></p> <p><strong>[31:52] Motivated by money or freedom and time?</strong></p> <p><strong>[33:02] Money saving challenge</strong></p> <p><strong>[37:59] Automating your work</strong></p> <p><strong>[41:24] Best books to start your real estate or finance journey</strong></p> <p><strong>[43:54] Craig’s daily routine</strong></p> <p><strong>[48:00] Only fans inquiry</strong></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 500;">Notable Quotes</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 500;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">You can invest wisely and create passive income. And that passive income is what creates financial independence.</span></li