In this tactical episode of The Co-Living Show, hosts Miller McSwain and Craig Curelop sit down with Colorado investor and agent Tanner Pile to unpack one of the most creative deals you’ll hear this year:
👉 A $1.3 million property
👉 Structured with owner financing
👉 Acquired with just $5,000 out of pocket
But this episode goes far beyond the headline.
Tanner breaks down exactly how he negotiated the seller financing, how he structured the down payment, and what made the deal work in a rising interest rate environment. You’ll hear the real numbers — mortgage, utilities, renovation costs, and how the property performs as a short-term rental.
Then the conversation shifts into deeper operator-level strategy:
• When short-term rentals outperform co-living (and when they don’t)
• Why parking can make or break a co-living deal
• How garages can create hidden cash flow (storage, ADUs, or conversion plays)
• The screening mistake that cost Tanner and why “don’t be a charity” matters
• “Speed to lead” and how to fill rooms faster
• Why mixing strategies too early can slow your scaling
• How to find a true investor-friendly (and co-living-aware) agent in your market
This episode is for serious operators, not dreamers.
If you’re analyzing deals, house hacking, or scaling into co-living, this one is packed with execution-level insights.
Connect With Us:
📸 Miller McSwain
https://www.instagram.com/millermcswain
📸 Craig Curelop
https://www.instagram.com/craigcurelop
📸 Tanner Pile
https://www.instagram.com/tanner.pile
