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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 45 MIN

Exploring House Hacking and Real Estate Investment Strategies - EP 60

from Adventures of a Real Estate Broker · host Daniel M Berger

🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Craig Curelop, founder of the FI Team, real estate investor, broker, and author of The House Hacking Strategy. Craig breaks down what house hacking really is, why it’s one of the most powerful entry points into real estate investing, and how buy-and-hold, co-living, and consistency create long-term wealth. From writing a book to navigating leverage, risk, and market cycles, this episode is packed with practical insights for both agents and investors.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger👤 Guest:🏡 Craig Curelop – Real Estate Investor, Broker & AuthorCraig Curelop is the founder of The FI Team, a Denver-based real estate brokerage and consulting group specializing in investor-focused strategies. Starting in 2017 with $90K in student debt and negative net worth, he achieved financial independence by 2019 through five house-hack investments—earning roughly $1K/month per property—before writing The House Hacking Strategy. A seasoned author, real estate agent, investor, and host of the Invest2FI podcast, Craig now leads a team of 17 agents closing over 125 deals per year, empowering others to build passive income and reach FIRE. A dedicated biohacker and athlete, he champions high performance through health and entrepreneurship.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ What house hacking really means and how it works✔️ Why buy-and-hold beats selling for long-term wealth✔️ How leverage, risk, and consistency affect investing outcomes✔️ The co-living model and its role in housing affordability✔️ How investors and agents can think more strategically🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or aspiring homeowner, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Craig Curelop:🌐 Website → https://thefiteam.com/🌐 Website → https://homecrew.co/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcurelop/🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In this episode of The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, host Daniel Berger sits down with Craig Curelop, founder of the FI Team, real estate investor, broker, and author of The House Hacking Strategy. Craig breaks down what house hacking really is, why it’s one of the most powerful entry points into real estate investing, and how buy-and-hold, co-living, and consistency create long-term wealth. From writing a book to navigating leverage, risk, and market cycles, this episode is packed with practical insights for both agents and investors.🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger👤 Guest:🏡 Craig Curelop – Real Estate Investor, Broker & AuthorCraig Curelop is the founder of The FI Team, a Denver-based real estate brokerage and consulting group specializing in investor-focused strategies. Starting in 2017 with $90K in student debt and negative net worth, he achieved financial independence by 2019 through five house-hack investments—earning roughly $1K/month per property—before writing The House Hacking Strategy. A seasoned author, real estate agent, investor, and host of the Invest2FI podcast, Craig now leads a team of 17 agents closing over 125 deals per year, empowering others to build passive income and reach FIRE. A dedicated biohacker and athlete, he champions high performance through health and entrepreneurship.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ What house hacking really means and how it works✔️ Why buy-and-hold beats selling for long-term wealth✔️ How leverage, risk, and consistency affect investing outcomes✔️ The co-living model and its role in housing affordability✔️ How investors and agents can think more strategically🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or aspiring homeowner, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Craig Curelop:🌐 Website → https://thefiteam.com/🌐 Website → https://homecrew.co/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcurelop/🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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