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
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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
🔥 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.
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 Curelop 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 the country.
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
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.
Sam Wegert — The CoLiving King
(Bio Coming Soon)
Sam Wegert — The CoLiving King
(Bio Coming Soon)
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.
Mayank Pokharna — CEO of Fllat.com & Founder of EverythingColiving.com
Mayank Pokharna is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader in the coliving space, with a decade-long journey shaping shared living experiences in India. He began with SimplyGuest (2015), offering fully managed homes, and expanded his impact through Jumbotiger (2020), a property management platform tailored for coliving operators. As a founding member of ArtofCo and Co-liv, he has contributed to global co-living insights since 2020.
Currently, Mayank leads Fllat.com (2025), focusing on tech-enabled, community-driven living spaces, and curates EverythingColiving.com (2025), a premier resource hub for coliving professionals. He has worked with 50+ coliving and proptech brands in the last decade. His mission is to bridge the gap between technology, community, and housing affordability.
Connect with Mayank to explore the future of coliving and build sustainable communities together.
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.
Mayank Pokharna — CEO of Fllat.com & Founder of EverythingColiving.com
Mayank Pokharna is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader in the coliving space, with a decade-long journey shaping shared living experiences in India. He began with SimplyGuest (2015), offering fully managed homes, and expanded his impact through Jumbotiger (2020), a property management platform tailored for coliving operators. As a founding member of ArtofCo and Co-liv, he has contributed to global co-living insights since 2020.
Currently, Mayank leads Fllat.com (2025), focusing on tech-enabled, community-driven living spaces, and curates EverythingColiving.com (2025), a premier resource hub for coliving professionals. He has worked with 50+ coliving and proptech brands in the last decade. His mission is to bridge the gap between technology, community, and housing affordability.
Connect with Mayank to explore the future of coliving and build sustainable communities together.
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.
Noah Taxman — Co-Living Insurance Expert
Noah Taxman began his journey in the insurance world with a mission to protect what matters most. What started as a simple passion for helping people quickly evolved into a thriving, client-focused insurance agency built on trust, transparency, and service excellence.
After gaining firsthand experience in the industry, Noah launched his own brokerage with one goal: to bring peace of mind to every household and business he serves. In just a few years, he’s helped hundreds of families and entrepreneurs safeguard their futures, combining tailored coverage solutions with exceptional personal care.
Today, Noah leads a dynamic and fast-growing agency known for its client-first mindset, personalized support, and deep expertise across personal, commercial, and specialty lines. Whether it’s protecting a first home, a growing family, or a new business venture, Noah is committed to building lifelong partnerships—not just policies.
Driven by a belief that insurance should empower people rather than overwhelm them, Noah continues to educate, advocate, and innovate—making sure every client feels seen, heard, and truly protected.
Noah Taxman began his journey in the insurance world with a mission to protect what matters most. What started as a simple passion for helping people quickly evolved into a thriving, client-focused insurance agency built on trust, transparency, and service excellence.
After gaining firsthand experience in the industry, Noah launched his own brokerage with one goal: to bring peace of mind to every household and business he serves. In just a few years, he’s helped hundreds of families and entrepreneurs safeguard their futures, combining tailored coverage solutions with exceptional personal care.
Today, Noah leads a dynamic and fast-growing agency known for its client-first mindset, personalized support, and deep expertise across personal, commercial, and specialty lines. Whether it’s protecting a first home, a growing family, or a new business venture, Noah is committed to building lifelong partnerships—not just policies.
Driven by a belief that insurance should empower people rather than overwhelm them, Noah continues to educate, advocate, and innovate—making sure every client feels seen, heard, and truly protected.
Fernando Corona — Expert Co-Living Mortgage Broker
Fernando's bio Six years ago, I left a comfortable six-figure job to build a life where I controlled my time, income, and impact. Since then, I’ve started five businesses that failed—and two that have helped real estate investors close over 160 loans across the country.
Today, I run Remote Lender, a mortgage brokerage built exclusively for real estate investors. We specialize in DSCR loans and creative traditional financing for PadSplit, Coliving, BRRRRs, BRRCRRs, short-term rentals, and long-term holds. In 2024, we helped investors close over 130 loans because of our transparency and strategic lender matching.
Alongside that, I founded ZERO Origination Investor, a program that teaches investors how to originate their own loans so they can pay ZERO broker origination fees—and even launch their own brokerage. One very first student, Cameron, submitted his first deal within just five days of joining—saving thousands in fees and gaining total control over the financing process.
Through both companies, my mission is simple: help investors build wealth, reduce friction, and take control of their real estate financing.
Outside of business, I’m a husband to an amazing wife and father to two amazing girls.
Despite the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
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.
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6900 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249, United States
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