What’s holding you back from real estate success? Join Craig as he interviews Harrison Stevens, Vice President of Marketing at TurboTenant, in this compelling episode. Over his 15-year career, Harrison has developed a deep understanding of landlord challenges and tailored solutions to streamline property management. His expertise lies in combining data-driven marketing strategies with hands-on real estate experience to help landlords maximize their returns.

This episode is perfect for aspiring and seasoned investors looking to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and grow their portfolios while maintaining a career. Harrison also shares insights into TurboTenant’s unique tools designed for landlords managing 1 to 50 properties, including affordable premium options and AI-driven solutions.

Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable advice, relatable stories, and strategies to help you achieve financial independence. Tune in to learn how to align your real estate goals with your lifestyle and career!

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[03:52] How Harrison Stevens became a landlord and first property story.
[05:37] Negotiating on a $260K townhome in Fort Lauderdale.
[09:12] House hacking and sharing costs with tenants and a partner.
[12:18] Renting out property for $2400 monthly, cash flow insights.
[16:04] Strategic property sales, $400K resale after 5 years.
[20:25] Transition to new builds and navigating HOA challenges.
[23:38] Moving to Colorado and balancing local property management.
[27:05] What sets TurboTenant apart for landlords managing 1-50 properties.
[33:56] Financial planning: Balancing cash flow, investments, and equity.
[37:42] Leadership insights: Asking "Where do you want to be in 5 years?"

Host
Craig Curelop
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze

Guest
Harrison Stevens
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonstevens/
🌐 TurboTenant Website: https://www.turbotenant.com/

How do you balance a demanding career, family life, and the complexities of real estate investing? Kristian Nylund, an airline pilot turned property investor, shares his inspiring story of navigating tenant challenges, making emotional investment decisions, and learning from his early deals. Christian walks us through his first two properties, including the lessons learned and the strategies he’s employing to create long-term wealth. This episode of Invest2FI is packed with actionable advice, honest reflections, and a refreshing take on how personal growth and real estate can go hand in hand.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:00] Craig welcomes Christian and begins the conversation about his journey
[03:20] Kristian shares his background as an airline pilot and why he turned to real estate
[05:45] Explains his motivation to invest and early inspiration
[08:30] Describes his first property and its appeal in Spokane
[12:00] He discusses spending $20,000 on renovations to make the property rent-ready
[14:45] He shares his experience dealing with tenant Larry and cash-for-keys challenges
[20:15] Lessons from the first property about balancing costs and long-term goals
[22:45] Kristian talks about buying a property in Coeur d’Alene with unique features
[27:10] He explains using Airbnb to make the most of Coeur d’Alene’s summer market
[33:25] Discusses learning not to let excitement lead investment decisions
[38:10] Kristian shares his focus on being a present dad while managing properties
[44:45] He advises new investors to take action and learn along the way
[49:30] Kristian outlines his 2025 goals of building community and improving properties

HOST
Craig Curelop
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy 🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze

GUEST
Kristian Nylund
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristian.nylund/?locale=no&hl=af
💻 Sober Identity: https://linktr.ee/soberidentity?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZOhyWc6mvJ7731pch524PPw-Wyws9eNsrE85M3hIAEbJBia_Is_47Lnho_aem_cUM9ch05mTRbeLS70yyz4A
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k9lund/

What if your first real estate investment could set you up for a lifetime of success? Host Craig Curelop is with Cody Spencer, an experienced investor and real estate agent. Cody shares his journey from small beginnings to a flourishing career. He shares how a manufactured home purchase became the foundation for his real estate portfolio, the lessons learned from seller financing with family, and the pivotal mistakes that shaped his investment strategy.

Learn actionable tips for structuring creative deals, managing tenant challenges, and leveraging 1031 exchanges to upgrade your portfolio. Whether you’re a first-time investor or looking to scale, this episode is packed with real-world insights and inspiration. Cody’s story of grit, faith, and persistence will leave you ready to take the next step on your real estate journey.

Stay tuned as Cody breaks down his shift to managing Airbnbs, the highs and lows of the short-term rental market, and the mindset shifts that helped him build financial freedom—all while balancing his role as a dad and team leader.

Don’t miss real tips for cash flow, creative financing, and making smart investments.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:56] Cody shares his early inspiration and how faith guided his real estate path.
[07:35] The book that shifted Cody's financial mindset.
[12:24] Purchasing a $55K mobile home with cash and generating $700/month in cash flow.
[16:50] How Cody secured his first property under market value.
[22:15] Buying five doors from his aunt using a creative financing deal.
[28:40] Managing tenant challenges and transitioning properties.
[31:10] Transitioning to short-term rentals for higher returns.
[35:45] Hiring a property manager and seeing profits grow.
[40:20] How Cody balances mentorship and personal investments.
[46:12] Cody’s top tips for aspiring investors.

HOST
Craig Curelop
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze

Guest
Cody Spencer
📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_cody_spencer_/
��Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_cody_spencer_
��Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@_cody_spencer_