Dustin Geroski: The Co-Living Secret Sauce, Padsplit & 10-Bedroom Builds

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with co-living investor and Subto Semesters instructor Dustin Geroski to unpack the “secret sauce” behind his high-performing rent-by-the-room portfolio, 10-bed co-living new builds in Houston, and how he’s raised over $2M through fractional partnerships. Dustin shares how he went from wholesaling and a few co-living projects to building a full team with an operations manager, project manager, funding liaison, CFO, and overseas marketing support—all focused on Padsplit-style co-living in markets like Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, and more. He breaks down how his Mount Everest evolved from helping 1,000 people find affordable housing to helping 10,000 investors buy their first co-living deal. You’ll learn:How Dustin structures 10-bed/10-bath new-build co-living deals in HoustonWhy Padsplit is his primary platform for filling rooms and what markets he targetsHow fractional partnerships work, why investors are considered “active,” and what they actually doThe Tuesday public office hours where anyone can bring deals to underwrite, and the private Thursday investor mastermindsHow he built his team (operations, project management, capital, bookkeeping, marketing) so he can focus on vision and dealsWhy getting around people doing what you want to do is the fastest way into real estate and entrepreneurshipConnect with Dustin:Website & all links: buydealswithdustin.com Follow Dream Start Own, rate this episode, and share it with someone curious about co-living, Padsplit, or partnering on fractional deals to create more affordable housing and cash-flowing assets.Sleep better, dream bigger!Affiliate link: Eight Sleephttps://refer.eight.sl/edgardsalgado🔌 PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: / @edgartheconnectorTikTok: / @edgarsrei► Join The Subto Community for Life & Learn Creative Finance from @PaceMorbyhttps://join.nre.ai/mQ9T9vZ► Learn How to Make Money on Other People’s Deals with the Gator Methodhttps://join.nre.ai/mQBDJK5► Get the tools I use for productivityhttps://linktr.ee/EdgartheConnector🚧🚧🚧 DISCLAIMER 🚧🚧🚧We are not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. This content is for entertainment purposes ONLY. Verify all information yourself.