

The Co-Living Show
Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain
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.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.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. 👉 Join the community: www.millermcswain.com/communityThere 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.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.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.The Co-Living Show does not claim co-living works. It proves when, why, and under what conditions it works.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.Subscribe and join thousands of investors building deeper understanding, stronger portfolios, and smarter strategies, without wasting time on noise.This is the future of residential real estate investing. And now you’ll finally understand how it works.
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Oct 21, 2020 • 43min
Episode 4 - How Jordan Moorhead Achieved Financial Freedom From Being In The Fitness Industry To Becoming A Real Estate Investor
At a young age, Jordan Moorhead already had a mindset of having financial independence and not sticking to a 9-5 job. He left college when he started his own fitness business and earned income.After working in the fitness industry, he took the risk of becoming a real estate agent in Minneapolis and Austin where he continuously bought more rental properties and earned more passive income. Now, he is the owner of The Moorhead Team and has been continuously getting deals and has been helping people get started in real estate.In today’s episode, Jordan shared how his dedication of achieving financial freedom has led him to where he is today. He also shared the risks he took on starting a real estate business and how he overcame them.If you want to learn tips for investing in real estate, this episode is for you!

Oct 14, 2020 • 49min
Episode 3 - Educating Yourself On Real Estate And Successfully Getting Deals With Daniel Kong
Daniel Kong has got what it takes to be a real estate investor. With reading books and listening to podcasts, he jump-started his journey in real estate. Now, he successfully gained financial independence and has been investing ever since.In today’s episode, Daniel shared the importance of having the right skills and proper knowledge in real estate investing. He also shared on getting his first deal and how he continuously steps up his game in real estate investing.You’ll gain a lot of real estate insights in this episode so listen until the end of it!

Oct 7, 2020 • 29min
Episode 2 - Turning Around your Misfortunes with Bryan Leffler
Bryan Leffler is not your average real estate investor. He gained interest in real estate investing and took a leap. His first few deals didn’t end up successful as he lost thousands of dollars. Now, he is climbing back up in real estate investing as he continuously learns and figuring out the right way to do things.In today’s episode, Bryan will share his personal stories on how he experienced distress with real estate investing and how he reflects on his mistakes. He also shared how his perspective changed in managing properties and the insights he gained from his experience.If you want to know how to prevent these mistakes in real estate investing, make sure to listen up until the end! Key TakeawaysLinksBooks

Sep 16, 2020 • 29min
Episode 1 - Craig Curelop Talks About How He Found FI And REI
In today’s episode, the man himself, Craig Curelop, author of The House Hacking Strategy, talks about his journey and how he was introduced to Financial Independence and Real Estate Investing. Craig worked for BP and is an expert in the Denver market.


