Most people look at co-living properties and immediately start counting bedrooms. But the better question is: Does the layout actually support the model? More rooms do not automatically create more income if: • tenants lack privacy • the flow feels awkward • storage is missing • bathrooms create conflict • common areas feel cramped • the property was never designed to support shared living A high-performing shared housing property is not just about squeezing in beds. It is about function, experience, and operational flow. Sometimes a better layout performs stronger than a higher room count. This is why I teach investors to look at: • room positioning • bathroom access • traffic flow • furnishing strategy • tenant experience • durability • operational functionality The floor plan is the business plan. What is one layout mistake you keep seeing in co-living or shared housing properties?

A lot of people use the terms “shared housing” and “co living” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Shared Housing is the umbrella industry. Co Living is one intentional and curated housing model that sits underneath the shared housing umbrella. Shared housing simply means people intentionally sharing a housing environment while maintaining private or semi-private living space. But inside shared housing there are MANY different operational models, resident profiles, layout strategies, and business goals. That is why in Shared Housing Success Academy™ we teach 8 core shared housing business models: 1. Traveling Professionals Housing 2. Workforce & Affordable Shared Housing 3. Student Off Campus Housing 4. Senior Shared Housing 55+ 5. Transitional & Re Entry Housing 6. Young Professional Co Living 7. Executive Shared Housing 8. Creator & Lifestyle Housing Each model has: - different demand drivers - different tenant avatars - different property requirements - different operational systems - different design standards - different amenities - different buy boxes A student housing setup should not operate the same way as executive shared housing. Workforce housing should not be designed the same way as creator housing. And co living is not simply “renting rooms.” The strongest shared housing operators understand: - WHO they are serving - WHY demand exists - WHAT operational model they are building - and HOW the property should function to support that resident experience. This is why I teach a model-first approach. Before furniture. Before renovations. Before adding rooms. Before buying another property. You should first identify: - the business model - the tenant avatar - the operational flow - the market demand - whether the property naturally supports the operation you are trying to build. The model determines the buy box. The buy box determines the property. The property determines the operational setup.

Welcome to Shared Housing Success Academy™ You are not here by accident. You are here because you recognize that real estate is shifting—and you are ready to approach it with more strategy, intention, and clarity. This is where that shift begins. What This Community Is About Shared Housing Success Academy™ is designed to help you build income-producing properties using a modern shared housing approach that aligns with today’s demand. This is not about outdated rental models or guesswork. This is about understanding how to position a property to perform. Why Shared Housing The market has changed. More people are seeking flexible, affordable, and functional living environments—and traditional rental models no longer meet that demand as they once did. Those who understand how to adapt are creating properties that operate differently and produce differently. What You Will Learn to Master Inside this academy, you will develop the ability to: Select the right strategy for your goals and your market. Recognize which properties have real potential—and which do not position and structure a home for performance. That creates consistency in how your property is filled and operates. These are skills, not shortcuts, and they are what separate guesswork from results. Start Here Before moving forward, complete the Model Selection Quiz. This will help you identify the direction that best aligns with your goals and will shape how you move through the academy. Access the quiz here using the QR code provided. This step is your starting point. Do not skip it. A Quick Note This is a business model that requires clarity and execution. You do not need to have everything figured out. You do need to be willing to approach this differently than traditional real estate. Introduce Yourself Once you’ve completed the quiz, introduce yourself below: • Your name and location• Your current goal• What has been holding you back This allows us to support you with intention and direction. You are in the right place. Now it is time to move with purpose.