Coliving Investing is the podcast for real estate investors who want higher cash flow without buying more properties. We break down how to profit from long-term room rentals, creative financing, and scalable co-living investing strategies—real talk, real numbers, real results.
Airbnb vs. Room Rental Investing: Which Business Model Wins? | Ashley Harkrader
Is Airbnb still a smart real estate investment strategy, or should investors be taking a closer look at room rentals? In this episode of the Co-Living Investing Podcast, I sit down with real estate investor and short-term rental operator Ashley Harkrader, who owns 10 Airbnb properties and manages another 60 across the country for other investors. With 70 properties under her watch, Ashley brings firsthand experience navigating the opportunities and challenges of the short-term rental industry...
17 Sept 2026
90 Day Roadmap to Your Next Room Rental Investment Property
The difference between a profitable co-living property and an expensive headache often comes down to the first 90 days. Dominique Rice breaks down the exact acquisition-to-operations playbook investors need if they want to buy right, renovate smart, furnish efficiently, and fill rooms with the right tenants - without getting buried in mistakes. Ashley Jeffers welcomes back Dominique, now the managing partner of Summit Bridge, after her transition from PadSplit account executive into a more ha...
10 Sept 2026
Nurse Practitioner to Room Rental Investor: Building a Real Estate Portfolio While Working Full-Time
Can you build a successful real estate business while maintaining a demanding full-time career? Swae Tseng is doing exactly that. In this episode of the Co-Living Investing Podcast, I sit down with Nurse Practitioner and real estate investor Swae to talk about her journey into real estate, what ultimately led her to room rental investing, and how she manages the demands of her career while growing her real estate business. Swae shares how she got started, why the room rental model caught her ...
15 Jul 2026
How to Buy Room Rental Properties Subject To | A Real Deal Breakdown with seller, Paul Rink
How do subject-to real estate deals actually work? In this episode of the Coliving Investing Podcast, I sit down with investor Paul Rink, the seller of the 7-bedroom property I purchased using a subject-to agreement. Instead of hearing only the buyer's perspective, you'll hear directly from the seller about why he agreed to the deal, how the transaction was structured, and what made it a win-win for both of us. In this episode, we discuss: What a subject-to real estate deal isWhy Paul chose t...
2 Jul 2026
How Carnival Cruise Line Attorney is Using Room Rentals to Build a Lasting Legacy
In Episode 15 of the Coliving Investing Podcast, host Ashley Jeffers sits down with Donnise Webb to discuss her inspiring journey from corporate America into real estate investing and how she built a profitable portfolio using the co-living and room rental model. Donnise shares how attending a tax lien conference completely changed the trajectory of her financial future, leading her to purchase and renovate her first co-living property. She explains why co-living generates significantly more ...
25 Jun 2026
Women Leading the Future of Coliving | Live from the Women's Coliving Retreat in Estes Park, Colorado
In this special episode of the Coliving Investing Podcast, host Ashley Jeffers brings together seven accomplished women coliving investors and operators from across the United States for an inspiring roundtable discussion recorded at the Women's Coliving Retreat in Estes Park, Colorado. Just before attending the National Coliving Conference in Denver, these industry leaders gathered to share their experiences, strategies, successes, and lessons learned while building profitable coliving and r...
23 May 2026
How to Make More Cash Flow with Room Rentals | Room Rental Property Management with Courtenay Burke
In this interview, I sit down with Courtenay Burke, real estate agent, room rental property manager, and owner of RenterCasa, to discuss the future of co-living, room rental property management, and affordable housing opportunities. We break down: How room rentals create higher monthly cash flow Co-living business models and property management strategies The challenges and opportunities in affordable housing How investors can maximize occupancy and rental income Real-world insights from ope...
14 May 2026
How to Make Money with Rental Arbitrage in the Room Rental Business
Can you build a profitable room rental business without owning real estate? In this episode of the Coliving Investing Podcast, Ashley Jeffers sits down with real estate investor and acquisitions specialist Carolyn Clarke to discuss how rental arbitrage is creating opportunities for aspiring co-living and room rental operators. Carolyn shares insights on how investors are finding rental arbitrage deals, building relationships with landlords, and creating cash flow through room rentals and co-l...
30 Apr 2026
How Real Estate Investing Changed His Life | Nasar El-Arabi Interview
In Episode 11 of the Coliving Investing Podcast, Ashley Jeffers sits down with real estate investor Nasar El-Arabi for a powerful conversation that goes beyond strategies, deals, and numbers. Instead of focusing on the “how,” this episode dives into what real estate investing can truly unlock in your life — financial freedom, lifestyle upgrades, and unforgettable experiences. From building wealth through wholesaling, buy-and-hold, and other investment strategies… to being able to take his dad...
26 Mar 2026
REI Baddie goes from Army Vet to Impact Investor How Rachel Davis is Changing Lives With Real Estate
What if real estate investing wasn’t just about cash flow—but about changing lives at scale? In this powerful episode of the Coliving Investing Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Davis—an Army veteran with degrees in social work and sociology—who is redefining what it means to be a real estate investor. After serving her country, Rachel entered the world of real estate with a mission: build generational wealth while creating real impact in underserved communities. Today, she focuses on impact in...
5 Mar 2026
Insurance for Room Rental Properties: What Every Room Rental Investor Should Know
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Osman and Rob Pearce to discuss a critical topic for real estate investors operating room rental and co-living properties: insurance. Many investors who rent properties by the room are still using traditional landlord insurance policies designed for single-family rentals. The problem? Those policies often don’t properly cover the unique risks associated with co-living and room rental properties. Matt and Rob share insights about Co-Living Protect +, their...
26 Feb 2026
Building Profitable Sober Living Homes Through Room Rentals
In this episode, real estate investor April Iannazzone discusses how she niched down into sober living homes using the room rental model — and why she almost didn’t. We break down the realities of investing in sober living housing and re-entry housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, including the stigma many investors hear about this niche. April shares her initial hesitations, the negative connotations surrounding this audience, and how she reframed her thinking to build a profitable ...
19 Feb 2026
Why Your Lender Matters More Than Your Deal in Room Rental Investing
In this episode, I sit down with Shukira Maldonado, a powerhouse real estate investments lender specializing in DSCR loans, fix & flip financing, room rental funding, and private money. Shukira breaks down how she helped get an 8-unit property funded in just 72 hours — not because of luck, but because of strong, intentional relationships with her capital partners. This episode pulls back the curtain on what actually gets deals approved fast and why who your lender is can matter more than ...
12 Feb 2026
What PadSplit REALLY Expects from Hosts (With Host Advisor Dominique Rice)
In this episode, I sit down with Dominique Rice, Host Advisor at PadSplit, for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually takes to succeed renting by the room. Dominique works directly with hosts every day—and in this episode, she shares insights you won’t hear in a webinar or onboarding call. We talk about what separates high-performing hosts from those who struggle, common mistakes new operators make, and how to approach PadSplit like a real business instead of a side hus...
5 Feb 2026
Why a Military Veteran Transitioned from Traditional Rentals to Room Rental Investing
In this episode, I sit down with Ed Peugh — a military veteran, licensed real estate agent, real estate investor, and respected pillar and mentor in the Charlotte, NC real estate investing market. Ed shares how decades of experience shaped his investing philosophy — and why he recently made the strategic move to add room rental (co-living) investments to his portfolio. This conversation goes beyond theory and hype. We talk real numbers, real market shifts, and real decisions investors are mak...
In this episode, I sit down with Alida Lambooy, a room rental property manager, room rental property owner, and interior designer, to talk about what it really takes to build and operate profitable room rental properties. We dive into how smart property management systems, intentional interior design, and tenant-focused spaces can directly impact cash flow, tenant retention, and long-term success in the room rental and co-living space. If you’re a real estate investor interested in: • Renting...
22 Jan 2026
How He Bought a $1.2M Farm WITHOUT a Bank | The “Farm Hacking” Strategy
In this episode, I sit down with Sawand Belcher to break down one of the most inspiring real estate journeys you’ll hear. Sawand went from being a car salesman to a full-time real estate investor by mastering creative financing—and he didn’t stop at small deals. Using owner financing, he secured his $1.2 million dream home on a 22 acre farm, a strategy so innovative he coined the term “farm hacking.” In this interview, we cover: How Sawand transitioned out of a 9–5 into real estate full...
15 Jan 2026
How a Tech Founder Doubled His Rental Income by Renting by the Room
What if renting your property by the room could earn you twice the income of renting it to just one tenant? In this episode, I sit down with busy tech founder Fitz Light, who made a bold real estate move—choosing room rental investing over traditional long-term renting. Instead of leasing his townhome as a standard 3-bedroom, Fitz strategically converted it into a 5-bedroom co-living property. The result? ✔️ 2X the rental income ✔️ Increased cash flow without buying another property ✔️ A s...
8 Jan 2026
Great Real Estate Agents are Clutch in Room Rental Investing
I’m officially kicking off the very first episode of the CoLiving Investing Podcast, and I couldn’t be more proud of how this journey is starting. This podcast has been on my heart for a long time, and it’s all about real conversations, real strategies, and real people who are shaping the future of coliving investing. For episode one, I’m honored to sit down with Miranda Solomon — a truly talented, experienced, and incredibly knowledgeable real estate agent. Miranda brings so much insi...
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