2025 Co-Living Conference

This is your opportunity to connect with fellow investors, share your own Co-Living wins, and learn from the successes of others in the field. Gain valuable insights, network with top investors, and take home actionable strategies to continue growing your Co-Living portfolio.

(Join the community, celebrate your successes, and gain new strategies to fuel your Co-Living investments.)

If you can't join us in Denver, get these benefits from home. Full live stream available for all ticket holders

Co-Living is more than just shared housing—it’s a movement redefining how we live, work, and build communities. Whether you’re an investor, operator, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of shared housing, the Co-Living Conference 2025 is the place to be.

🔹 Learn from Top Industry Leaders

🔹 Network with Co-Living Experts & Investors

🔹 Tour Local Co-Living Spaces

🔹 Discover What’s Next for This Growing Movement

🔹 Live stream option available

Co-Living has evolved—from early house hacking and transitional housing to purpose-built communities and large-scale developments. This event picks up where the Co-Living Summit (2016-2023) left off, bringing together the best minds in the industry to shape the future of modern shared living.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

✅ Co-Living Investors & Developers

✅ Property Managers & Operators

✅ Real Estate Entrepreneurs

✅ Affordable Housing Advocates

✅ Sober Living & Community Housing Specialists

✅ Anyone Interested in Shared Housing

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🔥 Be Part of the Movement! 🔥

This conference is more than just an event—it’s a gathering of like-minded innovators coming together to solve the housing crisis, make co-living more accessible, and create sustainable, profitable living solutions.

🎤 Craig Curelop – The FI Guy, Co-Living Investor

🎤 Clara Arroyave — The Coliving Strategist & Portfolio Growth Expert

🎤 Miller McSwain — Nuclear Rocket Scientist

🎤 Grant Shipman – Livingsmith

🎤 David Edwards — BetterRooms

🎤 Harmony Mason – Sober Living Expert, Household-X LLC

🎤 Andrew Lewis – Master Real Estate Negotiator

🎤 More speakers to be announced!

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Cliff Johnson — President of Padsplit.com

I recently joined PadSplit to help activate more affordable housing options, and I'm a big proponent of finding the fastest solutions to the biggest problems we face.

Given how much of our society is driven by financial outcomes, I'm focused on finding ways to align those financial outcomes with positive change, such as creating more affordable housing, reducing our carbon footprint, and enriching community-led initiatives. I have a strong conviction that those who benefit from a community should give back or, at a minimum, not be extractive.

Looking forward to collaborating with all who are interested in fighting the good fight regardless of your political leanings or any other label you wear.

Craig Curelop — The FI Guy, Co-Living Investor

Craig Cuelop began his real estate journey as a house hacker in Denver, reaching financial independence in just 2.5 years after completing three house hacks. After leaving his W2 role at BiggerPockets, he became a full-time real estate agent with a mission to inspire others to achieve the same success.

Craig has house hacked eight times (and is still doing it!) and even authored the book. The House Hacking Strategy. In his first year as an agent, he closed over 100 deals and has since helped thousands of investors build wealth through real estate across

Today, Craig owns 26 properties, is invested in multiple syndications, runs Denver’s number #1 investor-friendly realtor team and operates a co-living property management company. He also hosts the weekly podcast Invest2FI, is working on his second book, and coaches agents to build their own investor-friendly teams.

Clara Arroyave — The Coliving Strategist & Portfolio Growth Expert

Clara is a seasoned real estate professional specializing in co-living investments, having managed and advised on approximately $80 million in portfolios. At ColivingCashflow.com, she helps buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the New England co-living market.

Beyond real estate, Clara is an active leader in the Boston startup community, serving on the board of Breakthrough Greater Boston and as a member of First Group Latinos for Education.

She holds an MBA from Hult International Business School, where she won two innovation awards, and a Social Communication – Media degree from the University of Antioquia. Additionally, she is a licensed real estate professional in Massachusetts, combining regulatory expertise with innovation-driven leadership to transform the co-living and residential real estate space.

Clara Arroyave

Beyond real estate, Clara is an active leader in the Boston startup community, serving on the board of Breakthrough Greater Boston and as a member of First Group Latinos for Education.

Miller McSwain — Nuclear Rocket Scientist

I am a Nuclear Rocket Scientist 🚀 turned real estate investor. As the author of BiggerPocket's Co-Living Cash Flow, I’ve helped to define and teach the Co-Living investment model. My wife and I have built a successful Co-Living portfolio generating $8,000/month alongside partners.

Miller McSwain — Nuclear Rocket Scientist

Grant Shipman — Livingsmith

Grant Shipman is a pioneering figure in the co-living industry, with a journey spanning over two and a half decades. His experiences include involvement in communes, co-ops, and intentional living spaces. In 2017, he founded Livingsmith, a co-living investment and property management company, leveraging strategies like using other people's money (OPM) and syndication to build his real estate portfolio without personal capital.

Grant achieved financial freedom within 15 months through co-living investments, consistently satisfying investors, lenders, staff, and renters. He is renowned for his unique approach to communal living and rental investment strategies, making him a leading expert in the field. In 2019, he developed the first co-living training course and has authored several books on the subject.

His properties have maintained an impressive 97% occupancy rate, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grant is dedicated to guiding others through the complexities of co-living investment and management, ensuring success while avoiding common pitfalls. He resides in the Colorado Rocky Mountains with his wife Sarah and their children.

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David Edwards — BetterRooms

Top 5% Producing Agent | Co-Living Real Estate Expert | Houston Property Manager | Proud Father of Three

With a career rooted in innovation and driven by results, Dave has been a leading force in the co-living real estate space since 2021. He quickly recognized the growing demand for affordable, community-based housing and turned that insight into a thriving niche—offering not just homes, but lifestyle-driven living spaces that outperform traditional rentals in both occupancy and ROI.

Dave is ranked among the Top 5% of real estate agents in 2024 by sales volume, a testament to his relentless drive, deep market knowledge, and client-first approach. Whether it’s helping investors build their portfolios or guiding homeowners through complex transactions, Dave delivers data-backed strategies, sharp negotiation skills, and a clear plan from start to finish.

Currently, Dave manages 44 investment properties throughout the Houston metro area, ranging from single-family co-living conversions to high-cash-flow multifamily units. His hands-on experience in property management gives him a unique edge—he understands what it takes not just to buy or sell a property, but to maximize its long-term value and performance.

When he's not busy growing portfolios or walking properties, Dave’s world revolves around his family. He’s a proud father of three amazing kids, including one beautiful daughter who runs the house with a smile and a little bit of sass (his words—“HAHAHA!”). Balancing spreadsheets by day and bedtime stories by night, Dave brings that same blend of discipline and heart to both his personal and professional life.

If you're an investor looking for a smarter approach to real estate, a landlord needing hands-on insight, or just someone wanting to understand how co-living can work in Houston—Dave is your guy.

Harmony Mason — Transitional Housing

Harmony is a distinguished property manager and consultant, renowned for her exceptional expertise in co-living and sober-living property management. She became the head property manager at Livingsmith in 2021, where her invaluable contributions led to her earning founder status within the company. Harmony's work has significantly elevated the standards of co-living property management, making her a sought-after consultant globally.

Since 2018, Harmony has been deeply involved with Oxford and other sober-living housing initiatives. She holds a certification from the Colorado Agency for Recovery Residences, obtained in 2021, and works as a recovery coach and peer specialist. Her dedication to recovery and wellness is a core aspect of her professional identity.

Harmony is celebrated for her magnetic personality and unwavering commitment to fostering supportive communities. As a leader in her field, she provides essential support to renters and trains new property managers, creating spaces that promote healing and empowerment.

Andrew Lewis— Master Real Estate Negotiator

Andrew Lewis serves on the Livingsmith Board of Advisors and is a full-time realtor and investor.

His career in real estate began in 1999 while working in construction, giving him diverse experience in both residential and commercial projects. With a certification in Industrial Arts, Andrew has developed a sharp eye for properties, seeing beyond curb appeal and asking the right questions to guide investors in making the best decisions for their situations.

In 2018, Andrew became the realtor Grant most trusted to buy his co-living properties, and seeing Grant’s success, he started investing in co-living properties himself. Today, Andrew consults fellow realtors and investors on identifying and acquiring the best properties for co-living.

His hands-on experience includes purchasing and renovating two fixer-uppers and owning several rental properties. As a Realtor and Certified Negotiation Expert, Andrew leverages his extensive knowledge and dynamic range of experience to serve his clients.

His thoroughness, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for crafting personalized action plans make him a realtor every investor should have in their corner.