CoLivingiQ Podcast with Quentin Wendt

Quentin Wendt
  • 4.3 (6)
  • Investing

Welcome to the CoLivingiQ Podcast— the go-to podcast for real estate investors looking to unlock serious cash flow through the power of Co-Living. Hosted by Quentin, a Co-Living Investor & Operator, a leading educator and co-living strategist, this show dives deep into how you can turn single-family homes into high-yield, rent-by-the-room investments. Each week, Q shares proven strategies, interviews top-performing hosts, and breaks down real-world case studies to help you scale faster, smarter, and with less risk. Whether you're an experienced landlord or just discovering the co-living model, you'll learn how to find deals, maximize occupancy, and build a recession-resistant portfolio. If you're ready to cash flow differently — and win big in today’s housing market — you're in the right place.

  1. 8h ago

    CoLivingiQ Mastermind: Brand Expert discusses CoLiving & Hospitality

    Send us Fan Mail Most Co-Living Operators Think They're simply Renting Rooms. The Best Operators understand they're actually curating a Customer Experience. In this episode of the Hospitality & Co-Living Series, I speak with a Brand Expert, Brad Holcman - we break down how Developing your BRAND of Hospitality is the recipe for Co-Living Success. ✅ High occupancy and constant vacancies ✅ Member referrals and constant turnover ✅ Strong reviews and negative experiences ✅ Sustainable growth and operational headaches Many investors focus exclusively on acquisition and financing. The most successful operators focus on what happens after move-in. That's where hospitality becomes your competitive advantage. In This Episode You'll Learn ✔ Why customer experience matters in co-living ✔ How hospitality improves occupancy ✔ The connection between service and profitability ✔ Why referrals start with resident experience ✔ How to build a co-living brand that residents trust ✔ The systems top operators use to create consistency The CoLivingiQ Philosophy Acquisition gets you in the game. Operations determine if you win. Hospitality is the secret sauce that transforms a property into a thriving co-living community. Ready to Improve Your Co-Living Business? Schedule a CoLiving Business Assessment: 🌐 www.colivingiq.com We'll help you: • Improve occupancy • Increase referrals • Build stronger systems • Improve member satisfaction • Scale your co-living portfolio Subscribe For Weekly Content Every week we share insights on: 🏠 Co-Living Investing 📈 Cash Flow Optimization 🎯 PadSplit Strategy 🤝 Hospitality Systems 📊 Operations & KPIs 🚀 Portfolio Growth

    41 min

  2. 6d ago

    How Laura Built a Successful Co-Living Business in Kansas City | Hospitality Series

    Send us Fan Mail In this pilot episode of the Hospitality & CoLivingiQ Series, we sit down with Laura Selden from Kansas City, Missouri, to discuss the evolution of co-living, hospitality-driven real estate, and the opportunities emerging in rent-by-the-room housing. Laura shares her journey, lessons learned, and insights into creating better resident experiences while building sustainable cash-flowing properties. We dive into the intersection of hospitality and real estate investing, why community matters, and how operators can stand out in the rapidly growing co-living space. Whether you're a new investor, a PadSplit host, or someone exploring alternative housing models, this episode delivers practical insights and real-world perspective from an active operator in the space. In This Episode:  The evolution of co-living and hospitality  Building community-focused housing  Real estate investing through a hospitality lens  Lessons from operating in Kansas City  The future of affordable shared housing  Advice for new co-living operators Connect with CoLivingiQ Learn how to launch and scale your co-living business:  Subscribe for weekly insights on co-living, PadSplit, hospitality, and real estate investing  Join the CoLivingiQ community  Attend our free webinars and operator trainings

    1h 4m

  3. May 8

    Everything is Changing . Co-Living Investing Explained: Build Cash Flow in 2026

    Send us Fan Mail 🚀 Want to Build Cash Flow with Co-Living Real Estate? Everything is Changing in CoLiving! In this video, I break down exactly how co-living builds wealth—even in today’s market—and why more investors are shifting to this model in 2026. You’ll learn: ✔️ How co-living increases rental income per property ✔️ Why affordable housing demand is exploding ✔️ The key drivers behind consistent occupancy ✔️ How to create strong, predictable cash flow ✔️ Why community-based housing outperforms traditional rentals Whether you're a new investor or already own rental properties, this strategy can help you maximize revenue and reduce vacancy risk. 📈 Ready to Improve & Scale Your Co-Living Business? 👉 Schedule your CoLivingiQ Business Assessment: 🌐 www.CoLivingiQ.com We’ll help you: Identify your best next deal Optimize your current property performance Build a scalable co-living portfolio 💡 Who This Is For: New real estate investors PadSplit hosts & co-living operators Landlords struggling with cash flow Anyone looking to maximize rental income

    11 min

  4. Apr 21

    My latest PadSplit Makes $6,700 at Just 77% Occupancy. 66 Days Post Activation.

    Send us Fan Mail What does a REAL PadSplit actually make? Let’s break down my latest PadSplit - 66 Days After Activation! This property is generating over $6,700/month at just 77% occupancy… and most hosts don’t understand why. In this video, I walk through: The real numbers behind my PadSplit How occupancy impacts revenue What’s driving performance (and what’s not) The operational strategy behind consistent cash flow 📊 PROPERTY PERFORMANCE Gross Monthly Revenue: $6,700+ Occupancy: 77% Model: 9 Bedroom / 6 Bathrooms.  4 Master En Suites & 5 bedrooms share 2 New Bathrooms 💡 WHO THIS IS FOR New PadSplit investors Hosts trying to increase revenue Anyone evaluating co-living deals 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAY You don’t need 100% occupancy to generate strong cash flow— you need the right Acquisition & Operational strategy. 🚀 NEXT STEPS 👉 Want help optimizing your CoLiving Business or PadSplit Property? 👉 Visit: www.colivingiQ.com 👉 Subscribe & Drop your questions in the comments

    22 min

  5. Mar 2

    This Week's Top 10 Lessons for New PadSplit & CoLiving Hosts- GET OUT OF THE MATRIX! There's a Difference Between Data and Information

    Send us Fan Mail Top 10 Lessons for New PadSplit Hosts | Avoid Costly Beginner Mistakes Thinking about becoming a PadSplit host or launching your first co-living property? In this video, I share the Top 10 most important lessons every new PadSplit Host needs to understand before buying, launching, or scaling a rent-by-the-room property. These lessons come directly from real operational experience working with hosts, members, and co-living portfolios — helping investors avoid the mistakes that slow down profitability and occupancy. If you're serious about building a successful PadSplit or Co-Living business, this video will dramatically shorten your learning curve. ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 — Introduction: Why Most New PadSplit Hosts Struggle 01:12 — Lesson #1: Buy Right or Pay Later 03:05 — Lesson #2: Your Listing Drives Occupancy 05:18 — Lesson #3: Compete on Experience, Not Price 07:10 — Lesson #4: Understand Your Ideal Member Avatar 09:02 — Lesson #5: Operations Matter More Than Design 11:15 — Lesson #6: Retention Beats Constant Turnover 13:08 — Lesson #7: Systems Create Scalability 15:22 — Lesson #8: Location Strategy Explained 17:05 — Lesson #9: Marketing Like an E-Commerce Business 19:14 — Lesson #10: Think Like an Operator, Not a Landlord 21:10 — Final Advice for New PadSplit Hosts (Adjust timestamps slightly if needed after upload — YouTube will auto-chapter.) 🧩 About CoLivingiQ CoLivingiQ helps real estate investors and PadSplit hosts build profitable shared housing portfolios using proven acquisition, listing, marketing, and operational systems. Learn how to: ✅ Increase occupancy ✅ Improve member retention ✅ Optimize PadSplit listings ✅ Scale co-living portfolios responsibly 🚀 Want Help Optimizing Your PadSplit? 🚀 CoLivingiQ Operational Tools & Programs 🧠 1️⃣ StagingiQ – Custom AI GPT Photo Enhancement Upgrade your listing photos instantly using AI optimization designed specifically for co-living and rental operators. Increase clicks, boost perceived value, and improve conversion. 👉 https://colivingiq.mykajabi.com/offers/JixUQD2j/checkout 🏗 2️⃣ CoLivingiQ Operational Blueprint & Templates Step-by-step SOPs, systems, calculators, and operational frameworks used by high-performing co-living operators to streamline management and maximize revenue. 👉 https://colivingiq.mykajabi.com/offers/Z42bNHa2/checkout ✍️ 3️⃣ ListingiQ – Custom AI GPT Property Title & Description Tool AI-powered listing optimization tool built to increase views, improve engagement, and convert more applicants across rental platforms. 👉 https://colivingiq.mykajabi.com/offers/Ycsrc42X/checkout 📈 4️⃣ 90-Day CoLivingiQ OpX Boot Camp Learn how top operators optimize pricing, occupancy, and revenue. A structured 90-day system to transform underperforming properties into cash-flow machines. 👉 https://colivingiq.mykajabi.com/offers/LjgPwEoz/checkout 🎯 5️⃣ CoLivingiQ Annual Mentorship AcquisitioniQ + HostiQ + 1-Year Private Mentorship Personalized strategy, deal analysis, scaling frameworks, and direct access for serious investors looking to build long-term co-living portfolios. 👉 https://colivingiq.mykajabi.com/offers/5YQZtZqX/checkout 🧩 6️⃣ CoLivingiQ Mensa Advanced-level mastermind for experienced operators focused on scaling, capital structuring, operational excellence, and portfolio growth. 👉 https://colivingiq.mykajabi.com/offers/iDi42dRe/checkout

    22 min

  6. Feb 21

    I held My First PadSplit OPEN HOUSE ! Sharing my Lessons Learned

    Send us Fan Mail I held my very first PadSplit Open House with the intention of learning if an Open House is a Viable option to help fill my PadSplit up faster with higher quality Members/tenants.  I share the variety of lessons learned that I'm incorporating into my CoLiving Business.

    31 min

  7. Feb 21

    New to CoLiving? New to PadSplit - A Must Listen BEFORE you Purchase your First Property

    Send us Fan Mail For New Real Estate Investors eager to Jump into the Exciting world of CoLiving - whether for the Mission of attacking Affordable Housing or Simply because CoLiving is one of the few EXIT Strategies that allow you to generate Cash Flow in our current Market.  Listen to this Episode Before you Purchase your first Property!  You, your CPA, and your Customers will thank me.

    59 min

  8. Feb 8

    Everything I Wish I knew About CoLiving Before I Purchased My First Property

    Send us Fan Mail This Episode I share everything I wish I Knew BEFORE I bought my first CoLiving Property.   CoLiving is an Operating Business.  Its a Revenue Generating Exit Strategy for today's Real Estate investors whose goal is to continue adding to their Portfolio.   Most new investors are so enthralled by the Possibilities of the "juiced" Cashflow they forget the Golden Rule of Real Estate Investing - "You make All Your Money in the Buy!" I hope this saves more new investors from getting into unfortunate situations by buying a Poor Deal as their first Real Estate investment.

    43 min
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Welcome to the CoLivingiQ Podcast— the go-to podcast for real estate investors looking to unlock serious cash flow through the power of Co-Living. Hosted by Quentin, a Co-Living Investor & Operator, a leading educator and co-living strategist, this show dives deep into how you can turn single-family homes into high-yield, rent-by-the-room investments. Each week, Q shares proven strategies, interviews top-performing hosts, and breaks down real-world case studies to help you scale faster, smarter, and with less risk. Whether you're an experienced landlord or just discovering the co-living model, you'll learn how to find deals, maximize occupancy, and build a recession-resistant portfolio. If you're ready to cash flow differently — and win big in today’s housing market — you're in the right place.

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