EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 1H 39M
How David Ross is Building a $30K/Month Co-Living Model to End Loneliness
from Dream Start Own Podcast - The Path to Own Your Time · host EdgartheConnector
🎙️ Solving Housing & Loneliness with Co-Living: David Ross’ High-Impact Real Estate ModelIn this impactful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews David Ross, a visionary real estate investor who has transformed 15 homes into thriving co-living communities — achieving a 97% occupancy rate and 26-month average tenant stays.David’s co-living approach is about more than just beds and leases. His mission tackles two urgent societal issues: the housing crisis and the loneliness epidemic. By creating relationship-based, long-term residential housing, he’s fostering real communities where residents feel connected, valued, and invested.This conversation unpacks the strategic thinking behind David’s success — including his evolution from traditional buy-and-hold strategies to renting homes to college sports teams, and eventually to purpose-driven co-living models that promote belonging and longevity.You’ll also hear about his resident matching system, specialized communities (like those for gamers and the deaf and hard-of-hearing), and how he’s scaling his impact by developing training programs for others in the industry.💡 Whether you're:• A real estate investor seeking sustainable, high-return models• An entrepreneur passionate about community-building• Or someone aiming to create positive social impact while building wealthDavid's insights offer inspiration and actionable guidance.📌 CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction: Meet David Ross, Co-Living Community Builder02:30 - David's Mission: Addressing Housing Crisis & Loneliness Epidemic05:15 - The Co-Living Model: Relationship-Based Long-Term Housing08:45 - Differentiating from "Pad Splits" and Transitional Housing12:20 - David's Real Estate Journey: From Buy-and-Hold to Co-Living16:10 - First Success: Renting Houses to College Sports Teams20:35 - Building Community: The Key to 97% Occupancy Rates25:00 - Creating 26-Month Average Tenant Stays29:15 - The Matching System: Pairing Like-Minded Residents33:40 - Specialized Communities: Gamers, Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing37:25 - Fostering Ownership and Connection Among Residents41:50 - Lower Turnover and Better Property Maintenance45:30 - Developing Training Courses for Property Managers49:00 - Scaling the Co-Living Model for Greater Impact52:15 - Creating Win-Win Scenarios for All Stakeholders1:15:00 - Work With Me1:35:00 - Find Me🎧 Subscribe to the Dream, Start, Own Podcast for more conversations with innovative entrepreneurs who are building wealth while making a positive impact.📲 Connect with David Ross:🌐 www.communitycoliving.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.ross.75054689📸 Instagram: @realdealdavidross► YouTube: @RealDealDavidRoss#DavidRoss #CoLiving #CommunityBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #DreamStartOwnPodcast #HousingCrisis #LonelinessEpidemic #PropertyManagement #SocialImpact👉 Don’t forget to👍like, 💬comment, 🔔subscribe, and share if David's story inspired you!🔌 PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: / @edgartheconnectorTikTok: / @edgarsrei► Join The Subto Community for Life & Learn Creative Finance from @PaceMorby ✌🏼https://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. The content in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other and may be outdated or inaccurate; it is your responsibility to verify all information yourself. This is a YouTube video for entertainment purposes ONLY.
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🎙️ Solving Housing & Loneliness with Co-Living: David Ross’ High-Impact Real Estate ModelIn this impactful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews David Ross, a visionary real estate investor who has transformed 15 homes into thriving co-living communities — achieving a 97% occupancy rate and 26-month average tenant stays.David’s co-living approach is about more than just beds and leases. His mission tackles two urgent societal issues: the housing crisis and the loneliness epidemic. By creating relationship-based, long-term residential housing, he’s fostering real communities where residents feel connected, valued, and invested.This conversation unpacks the strategic thinking behind David’s success — including his evolution from traditional buy-and-hold strategies to renting homes to college sports teams, and eventually to purpose-driven co-living models that promote belonging and longevity.You’ll also hear about his resident matching system, specialized communities (like those for gamers and the deaf and hard-of-hearing), and how he’s scaling his impact by developing training programs for others in the industry.💡 Whether you're:• A real estate investor seeking sustainable, high-return models• An entrepreneur passionate about community-building• Or someone aiming to create positive social impact while building wealthDavid's insights offer inspiration and actionable guidance.📌 CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction: Meet David Ross, Co-Living Community Builder02:30 - David's Mission: Addressing Housing Crisis & Loneliness Epidemic05:15 - The Co-Living Model: Relationship-Based Long-Term Housing08:45 - Differentiating from "Pad Splits" and Transitional Housing12:20 - David's Real Estate Journey: From Buy-and-Hold to Co-Living16:10 - First Success: Renting Houses to College Sports Teams20:35 - Building Community: The Key to 97% Occupancy Rates25:00 - Creating 26-Month Average Tenant Stays29:15 - The Matching System: Pairing Like-Minded Residents33:40 - Specialized Communities: Gamers, Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing37:25 - Fostering Ownership and Connection Among Residents41:50 - Lower Turnover and Better Property Maintenance45:30 - Developing Training Courses for Property Managers49:00 - Scaling the Co-Living Model for Greater Impact52:15 - Creating Win-Win Scenarios for All Stakeholders1:15:00 - Work With Me1:35:00 - Find Me🎧 Subscribe to the Dream, Start, Own Podcast for more conversations with innovative entrepreneurs who are building wealth while making a positive impact.📲 Connect with David Ross:🌐 www.communitycoliving.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.ross.75054689📸 Instagram: @realdealdavidross► YouTube: @RealDealDavidRoss#DavidRoss #CoLiving #CommunityBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #DreamStartOwnPodcast #HousingCrisis #LonelinessEpidemic #PropertyManagement #SocialImpact👉 Don’t forget to👍like, 💬comment, 🔔subscribe, and share if David's story inspired you!🔌 PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: / @edgartheconnectorTikTok: / @edgarsrei► Join The Subto Community for Life & Learn Creative Finance from @PaceMorby ✌🏼https://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. The content in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other and may be outdated or inaccurate; it is your responsibility to verify all information yourself. This is a YouTube video for entertainment purposes ONLY.
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