# How Co-Living Can Turn Pain Into Purpose and Fulfillment with Sam Wegert

> Episode 190 of the WELLthy Investor Podcast

- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Duration:** 00:43:31

## Description

Sam Wegert reveals how co-living, advanced house hacking, and community-focused investing can help agents build wealth, fight loneliness, and create affordable housing that changes lives. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/how-co-living-can-turn-pain-into-purpose-and-fulfill

## Chapters

- 00:00 -- - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
- 00:03 -- - Meet Sam Wegert: Co-Living Investor, Martial Arts Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host
- 00:52 -- - Sam’s Torn ACL and the Charlottesville Surgery Conversation
- 01:55 -- - The Nepal Martial Arts Performance That Went Wrong
- 02:30 -- - Sam’s Move to Colombia and the Search for a Slower Life
- 03:40 -- - Finding Community After a Major Life Transition
- 06:03 -- - Sam Explains the Pull of Expats, Culture, and Balance
- 06:35 -- - How Sam Became Financially Independent at 23
- 06:57 -- - From Martial Arts Schools to a Real Estate Journey
- 07:51 -- - Growing Up Homeschooled in a Packed Log Cabin
- 08:35 -- - Buying the First House and Realizing It Was Too Quiet
- 09:33 -- - The Aha Moment That Created Sam’s Co-Living Strategy
- 10:15 -- - Becoming a Massive House Hacker One Home at a Time
- 10:49 -- - Advanced House Hacking for Agents With Families
- 12:02 -- - PadSplit, Co-Living Platforms, and What Investors Need to Know
- 12:26 -- - Why PadSplit Is More Marketing Platform Than Property Manager
- 14:10 -- - The Room Is the New Apartment
- 14:43 -- - Erica Asks About Loneliness After Leaving a Full House
- 15:15 -- - Sam’s Monk Side, Social Side, and Need for Community
- 17:24 -- - Screening Members and Managing Multiple People Under One Roof
- 17:43 -- - The Three Rules of Co-Living: Clean, Quiet, and Safe
- 19:27 -- - House Rules, Headphone Hours, Cameras, and Clear Expectations
- 21:50 -- - Safety Systems and Furnished Common Areas
- 22:16 -- - Building Relationships Across Hundreds of Rooms
- 24:02 -- - Why Co-Living Serves Working Professionals, Not Just Students
- 25:19 -- - Zoning, Markets, and Where Co-Living Works
- 25:49 -- - Trash Cans, Grass, and Protecting the Neighborhood
- 27:56 -- - Corporate Rental Structure and Membership Agreements
- 29:49 -- - The Legal Debate Around Familial Status and Local Rules
- 31:09 -- - Affordable Housing, Density, and the Win-Win Business Model
- 32:17 -- - Why Co-Living Does Not Have to Destroy Neighborhoods
- 33:55 -- - Couples, Private Entrances, and Parking Rules
- 34:08 -- - Erica Explores Hustle Culture Versus Life in Colombia
- 34:45 -- - Sam Shares What People Value Differently in Colombia
- 36:40 -- - Medellín Internet Speeds and Remote Work Life
- 37:10 -- - Rapid Fire Questions and Sam’s Golden Nugget
- 37:32 -- - Co-Living as a Social Impact Mission
- 39:33 -- - Co-Living, Sober Living, and Cash Flow Reality
- 40:35 -- - Loving What Is and Challenging Painful Thoughts
- 41:57 -- - Erica Connects The Work to Entrepreneurial Fear
- 42:38 -- - Sam Checks His Internet Speeds
- 43:00 -- - Closing Thanks and Final Takeaway
- 43:13 -- - Outro, Subscribe Message, and Disclaimer

## Show Notes

Sam Wegert reveals how co-living, advanced house hacking, and community-focused investing can help agents build wealth, fight loneliness, and create affordable housing that changes lives.
See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/how-co-living-can-turn-pain-into-purpose-and-fulfillment-with-sam-wegert/
(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:03) - Meet Sam Wegert: Co-Living Investor, Martial Arts Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host
(00:52) - Sam’s Torn ACL and the Charlottesville Surgery Conversation
(01:55) - The Nepal Martial Arts Performance That Went Wrong
(02:30) - Sam’s Move to Colombia and the Search for a Slower Life
(03:40) - Finding Community After a Major Life Transition
(06:03) - Sam Explains the Pull of Expats, Culture, and Balance
(06:35) - How Sam Became Financially Independent at 23
(06:57) - From Martial Arts Schools to a Real Estate Journey
(07:51) - Growing Up Homeschooled in a Packed Log Cabin
(08:35) - Buying the First House and Realizing It Was Too Quiet
(09:33) - The Aha Moment That Created Sam’s Co-Living Strategy
(10:15) - Becoming a Massive House Hacker One Home at a Time
(10:49) - Advanced House Hacking for Agents With Families
(12:02) - PadSplit, Co-Living Platforms, and What Investors Need to Know
(12:26) - Why PadSplit Is More Marketing Platform Than Property Manager
(14:10) - The Room Is the New Apartment
(14:43) - Erica Asks About Loneliness After Leaving a Full House
(15:15) - Sam’s Monk Side, Social Side, and Need for Community
(17:24) - Screening Members and Managing Multiple People Under One Roof
(17:43) - The Three Rules of Co-Living: Clean, Quiet, and Safe
(19:27) - House Rules, Headphone Hours, Cameras, and Clear Expectations
(21:50) - Safety Systems and Furnished Common Areas
(22:16) - Building Relationships Across Hundreds of Rooms
(24:02) - Why Co-Living Serves Working Professionals, Not Just Students
(25:19) - Zoning, Markets, and Where Co-Living Works
(25:49) - Trash Cans, Grass, and Protecting the Neighborhood
(27:56) - Corporate Rental Structure and Membership Agreements
(29:49) - The Legal Debate Around Familial Status and Local Rules
(31:09) - Affordable Housing, Density, and the Win-Win Business Model
(32:17) - Why Co-Living Does Not Have to Destroy Neighborhoods
(33:55) - Couples, Private Entrances, and Parking Rules
(34:08) - Erica Explores Hustle Culture Versus Life in Colombia
(34:45) - Sam Shares What People Value Differently in Colombia
(36:40) - Medellín Internet Speeds and Remote Work Life
(37:10) - Rapid Fire Questions and Sam’s Golden Nugget
(37:32) - Co-Living as a Social Impact Mission
(39:33) - Co-Living, Sober Living, and Cash Flow Reality
(40:35) - Loving What Is and Challenging Painful Thoughts
(41:57) - Erica Connects The Work to Entrepreneurial Fear
(42:38) - Sam Checks His Internet Speeds
(43:00) - Closing Thanks and Final Takeaway
(43:13) - Outro, Subscribe Message, and Disclaimer
Contact Sam Wegert
https://samwegert.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SamWegertRealEstate/
https://www.instagram.com/samwegert/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelwegert/
https://www.youtube.com/@samwegert
Sam Wegert’s story is a powerful reminder that the best investment strategy is not just about cash flow. It is about building something that serves people, creates connection, and gives working families a better path forward. If this episode challenged the way you think about housing, wealth, loneliness, and purpose, keep learning, keep building, and keep choosing a life that matters. For more conversations that help you grow your income, your mindset, and your mission, visit https://reiagent.com
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