EP 25 - 8 Things We Look for Before Buying a Co-Living Property

Not every large house is a good co-living investment.

In this solo episode, Miller McSwain and Craig Curelop break down the eight factors they evaluate before buying a property for co-living. Drawing from their experience acquiring and operating dozens of homes, they explain how neighborhood demand, property layout, parking, bathroom ratios, and other details can determine whether a deal succeeds or becomes an operational headache.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Class B and C neighborhoods often work best for co-living
• The property size and bedroom count Craig and Miller target
• How they turn a six-bedroom house into a 10-bedroom co-living property
• Why parking can become a major deal breaker
• Their preferred bedroom-to-bathroom ratio
• How floor plans affect revenue and renovation costs
• Why they avoid HOAs—even when the monthly fee is low
• The red flags they look for before making an offer
• Why attractive listing photos can directly affect occupancy
• How common areas and private suites can improve the resident experience

Whether you’re analyzing your first co-living property or refining your acquisition criteria, this episode gives you a practical checklist to use before making an offer.

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