{"id":93844,"date":"2017-11-09T00:01:05","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T07:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=93844"},"modified":"2023-02-09T19:00:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T02:00:19","slug":"biggerpockets-podcast-252-house-hacking-your-deal-life-hacking-craig-curelop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/biggerpockets-podcast-252-house-hacking-your-deal-life-hacking-craig-curelop","title":{"rendered":"House Hacking (Your First Deal) &#038; Life Hacking with Craig Curelop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People spend years thinking about buying real estate\u2014but many never take the first step. Not today\u2019s guest, though! Today, we sit down with <strong>Craig Curelop<\/strong>, a new investor in the expensive Denver market, as he shares his story of buying his very first \u201chouse hack\u201d and how\u2019s he\u2019s actually getting PAID to live for free. You\u2019ll also learn some other creative way Craig is generating extra income each month (including renting out his car!) on his quest for financial freedom. It\u2019s a super inspiring story with a plethora of tips, so don\u2019t miss a moment of it! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/biggerpockets-podcast-real\/id594419649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to listen on iTunes.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=BIGPOC2510964280\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"House Hacking (Your First Deal) &amp; Life Hacking with Craig Curelop | BP Podcast 252\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jTsaWuB2SlE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Help Us Out!<\/h2>\n<p>Help us reach new listeners on iTunes by leaving us a rating and review! It takes just 30 seconds and instructions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/25\/topics\/161423-do-you-listen-to-the-bp-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Thanks! We really appreciate it!<\/p>\n<h2>This Show Sponsored By<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80996 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Equity-Trust-Logo.png\" alt=\"Equity Trust\" width=\"270\" height=\"93\" title=\"\"><strong>Equity Trust<\/strong> is a financial services company that enables individual investors to diversify investment portfolios through alternative asset classes, including real estate, tax liens, private equity and precious metals.<\/p>\n<p>Get your free\u00a010 Ways to Partner on a Deal with Your IRA Checklist:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustetc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trustetc.com\/bp3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join the The Self-Directed IRA Summit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/info.trustetc.com\/summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info.trustetc.com\/summit<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fire Round\u00a0Sponsor<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77567 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/simplisafe.png\" alt=\"simplisafe\" width=\"271\" height=\"58\" title=\"\">Check out <strong>SimpliSafe<\/strong> Security&#8217;s DIY home security systems; an affordable, wireless, cellular, and customizable system that doesn&#8217;t require a contract!<\/p>\n<p>Try it today with a discount:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/simplisafepockets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">simplisafepockets.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In This Episode We Cover:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Craig\u2019s story<\/strong> and how he found out about BiggerPockets<\/li>\n<li>What he does <strong>at BiggerPockets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How he <strong>house hacked<\/strong> his first home in Denver<\/li>\n<li>Tips for finding <strong>a good agent<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How to find <strong>a good lender<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What exactly <strong>PITI<\/strong> is<\/li>\n<li>How he\u2019s <strong>generating rent<\/strong> from his place<\/li>\n<li>His method of <strong>fast tracking<\/strong> his way to financial freedom<\/li>\n<li>How his <strong>Airbnb system<\/strong> works, including how he handles cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Tips for turning <strong>liabilities to assets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How he <strong>rents out his car<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A discussion on having a <strong>frugal lifestyle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>His <strong>future plans<\/strong> for real estate investing<\/li>\n<li><strong>And SO much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Links from the Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Forums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/webinar?main_track_only=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Marketplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2013\/07\/01\/reduce-your-vacancy-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Easy Tips to Reduce Your Vacancy Rates and Find Great Tenants<\/a> (blog)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Airbnb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craigslist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Books Mentioned in this Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/rentalbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/em><\/a> by Brandon Turner<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/setforlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Set for Life<\/em><\/a> by Scott Trench<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/10x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>The 10x Rule<\/i><\/a> by Grant Cardone<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/theonething\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The One Thing<\/em><\/a> by Gary Keller<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/richdadpoordad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em><\/a> by Robert Kiyosaki<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hVoFWu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Never Split the Difference<\/em><\/a> by\u00a0Chris Voss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yJlsmY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Four Agreements<\/em><\/a> by Don Miguel Ruiz &amp;? Janet Mills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fire Round Questions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/52\/topics\/493185-house-hacking-colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Do I need to disclose to my &#8220;roommates&#8221; that I am the landlord and owner?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/88\/topics\/497152-duplex-house-hacking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is it a good deal to get a duplex (for the purpose of house hacking) if you paying small amount from your pocket every month to cover all the costs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/530\/topics\/496517-kegerator-in-an-airbnb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Has anyone put a kegerator in their Airbnb? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/530\/topics\/489002-what-would-you-recommend-pool-hot-tub-or-none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What would you recommend: pool, hot tub or none? <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tweetable Topics:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe first step to buying a property is to find a lender and to find an agent.\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%E2%80%9CThe%20first%20step%20to%20buying%20a%20property%20is%20to%20find%20a%20lender%20and%20to%20find%20an%20agent.%E2%80%9D%20BP%20Podcast%20252%20%40biggerpockets%20biggerpockets.com\/show252\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTo find the lender that\u2019s right for you, you have to have the criteria you\u2019re looking for.\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%E2%80%9CTo%20find%20the%20lender%20that%E2%80%99s%20right%20for%20you,%20you%20have%20to%20have%20the%20criteria%20you%E2%80%99re%20looking%20for.%E2%80%9D%20%40biggerpockets%20biggerpockets.com\/show252\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEveryone has a unique advantage in their life.\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%E2%80%9CEveryone%20has%20a%20unique%20advantage%20in%20their%20life.%E2%80%9D%20BP%20Podcast%20252%20%40biggerpockets%20biggerpockets.com\/show252\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Connect with Craig<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/users\/CraigCurelop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig&#8217;s BiggerPockets Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/craig.curelop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig&#8217;s Facebook Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/craig-curelop-a6457242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig&#8217;s LinkedIn Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/craigcurelop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig&#8217;s Twitter Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we sit down with Craig Curelop, a new investor in the expensive Denver market, as he shares his story of buying his very first \u201chouse hack.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17340,"featured_media":117978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4565],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biggerpockets-podcast"],"acf":[],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17340"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93844\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}