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, 7x house hacking and author of The House Hacking Strategy. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on a mission to become financially independent.

Craig Curelop Invest2FI Podcast
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Invest2FI Podcast

Episodes

Episode 228 – House Hacking Secrets and Million-Dollar Deals with Sarah Weaver

Are you wondering how real estate investing can lead to financial freedom while traveling the world? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Kerlop is joined by Sarah Weaver, a successful real estate investor who turned house hacking into a six-figure income. Sarah shares how she bought her first property for $115K, transforming it into a $1.4M portfolio. She also discusses her strategy of renting out multiple properties remotely, generating $6,000 per month in passive income. Discover her tips for scaling...
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Episode 227 – From Naval Academy to Real Estate Success: Gabe Slind’s House Hacking Journey in Denver

What does it take to house hack in a high-cost city like Denver? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig sits down with Gabe Slind. He is a Naval Academy graduate and U.S. Navy officer currently stationed in Denver, Colorado. With a passion for financial independence and discovered real estate investing. Determined to make the most of his time in Denver, Gabe took a calculated risk and purchased a six-bedroom house hack using a VA loan. Despite facing $40,000 in unexpected...
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Episode 226 – 2025 Real Estate Market Insights with Dave Meyer: Strategies, Predictions, and Trends

Are you facing the complexities of the 2025 real estate market? Join host Craig Curelop as he interviews Dave Meyer, BiggerPockets' data expert to uncover actionable insights for investors. As the Vice President of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, Dave is the go-to resource for market insights and strategic advice, helping real estate investors make informed decisions. Dave shares predictions for housing prices, mortgage rates, and rent growth while diving into strategies like house hacking, value-add investing, and creative financing. ...
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Hosted by Craig Curelop

Craig Curelop Invest2FI

Craig Curelop went from a net worth of negative $30,000 to financially independent in just 2.5 years. Now, with his financial independence he has fun building a team of investor-friendly real estate agents at The FI Team, helping others achieve financial independence as he did. When he’s not slaying dragons with his newfound money mustache, he is rocking podcasts episodes, generating valuable content for FIRE learners everywhere, and living the biohacker good life in Colorado and Idaho with his wife. 

From College Student to Financially Independent in 2 years with Airbnb!

TESTIMONIALS

What our Listeners say

Dan K ATX

Two award winning hosts, rock star guests, and succinct actionable insights!
Q: When does 1+1 = 3, 4, or seemingly ∞?

A: When two award-winning rock stars co-host a discussion on achieving #FinancialFreedom!

As a #solopreneur and prior #podcast host, it was a sincere privilege for Craig Curelop & Zeona McIntyre to orchestrate a look back over my past decade as a passive investor, filled with dozens of succinct takeaways.

Dan Sheeks

Great stuff!
Craig and Zeona give great advice and ask great questions of their guests. One of the best new podcasts I’ve come across in a while. Highly recommend!”

Bryan Balducki

The FI Team podcast kills it!
If you are interested in real estate investing, house hacking, short term rentals or reaching financial independence through real estate investing, this podcast is for you! Investing in real estate doesn’t have to be scary, and this podcast breaks it down step by step with new and experienced investors, in the least intimidating way. Start with your first house and buy a property every year with ease, and let this podcast inspire and teach you along the way. Thanks guys for all the hard work you’ve put into these shows!!”