Lease Options & Co-Living: James Brown’s Hybrid Play

In this episode, Dave sits down with Colorado-based investor, realtor, and co-living advocate James Brown (aka James Brown 2.0) to explore his unique hybrid real estate strategy. From rent-to-own deals focused on self-employed tenant-buyers to maximizing cash flow through shared housing, James unpacks the systems, challenges, and returns behind his model. He explains how his lease option deals focus on buyers first—often self-employed individuals banks won’t finance—giving them a path to ownership through structured lease terms. We also dive into his growing success with co-living properties: think 8+ bedrooms, fully furnished, with communal living done right (including desk setups, private TVs, and shared chore systems). This episode is a must-listen if you're an investor looking to boost cash flow, reduce risk, and solve today’s housing affordability crunch. Key Topics Covered: How lease options can help self-employed buyers become homeowners What makes co-living a viable cash flow strategy Setup logistics: from furnishing to shared responsibilities Profit centers in rent-to-own vs. co-living models   - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/