Craig Curelop is not just a real estate investor and author, but also plays a pivotal role in the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement. This journey began in 2016, starting with a negative net worth. However, through extensive personal sacrifices like sleeping on couches and renting out his own car, he managed to gather enough funds to invest in Denver's real estate market.

His investments included two 'house hacks' in Denver and a 'BRRRR' property in Jacksonville. These investments paid off, leading Craig to officially attain financial freedom in the year 2019.

Even with this significant achievement, Craig didn't rest on his laurels. Instead, he is continually ways to further optimize his life, both in terms of time and money. His impressive journey has been featured in esteemed media outlets like The Denver Post and BBC, adding to his credibility.

It isn't just his experiences that he is sharing; Craig is also an author of his own book - 'The House Hacking Strategy'. Through these platforms, he is hoping to inspire others to gain control of their finances.

At present, Craig resides in Denver, CO. While he is passionate about his work, he also takes out time to indulge in leisure activities. He enjoys biking, snowboarding and spending quality time with his friends and family.