Co-Living & Short-Term Rentals: Profit with a Purpose with Cliff Johnson and Atticus LeBlanc
Fri Apr 18 2025
In this episode of the no BS podcast, we explore the intersection of co-living and short-term rentals with guests Cliff Johnson and Atticus LeBlanc. The discussion delves into the benefits of co-living, the flexibility and financial empowerment it offers, and its role in addressing affordable housing issues.
Atticus shares his journey into creating PadSplit, including his experiences with real estate investment and the evolution of the co-living model. Cliff adds insights from his extensive background in vacation rentals and highlights how co-living can complement the short-term rental market.
The episode also covers regulatory challenges, the potential for commercial property conversions, and the community support PadSplit provides to both investors and residents.
PadSplit https://www.padsplit.com/
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to the No BS Podcast
00:57 Diving into Co-Living and Short-Term Rentals
02:31 Atticus LeBlanc's Journey and Vision
07:19 The Birth of PadSplit
13:10 PadSplit's Impact and Future
20:41 Challenges and Misconceptions
21:33 Regulatory Clarifications and Affordable Housing
24:15 Addressing Misconceptions About Co-Living
26:15 Making Co-Living Easy and Effective
28:19 Community and Peer Support in Co-Living
34:31 Scaling and Future Prospects of PadSplit
35:29 Innovative Housing Solutions and Conversions
40:34 Empowerment and Community Impact
41:39 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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In this episode of the no BS podcast, we explore the intersection of co-living and short-term rentals with guests Cliff Johnson and Atticus LeBlanc. The discussion delves into the benefits of co-living, the flexibility and financial empowerment it offers, and its role in addressing affordable housing issues. Atticus shares his journey into creating PadSplit, including his experiences with real estate investment and the evolution of the co-living model. Cliff adds insights from his extensive background in vacation rentals and highlights how co-living can complement the short-term rental market. The episode also covers regulatory challenges, the potential for commercial property conversions, and the community support PadSplit provides to both investors and residents. PadSplit https://www.padsplit.com/ Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the No BS Podcast 00:57 Diving into Co-Living and Short-Term Rentals 02:31 Atticus LeBlanc's Journey and Vision 07:19 The Birth of PadSplit 13:10 PadSplit's Impact and Future 20:41 Challenges and Misconceptions 21:33 Regulatory Clarifications and Affordable Housing 24:15 Addressing Misconceptions About Co-Living 26:15 Making Co-Living Easy and Effective 28:19 Community and Peer Support in Co-Living 34:31 Scaling and Future Prospects of PadSplit 35:29 Innovative Housing Solutions and Conversions 40:34 Empowerment and Community Impact 41:39 Final Thoughts and Call to Action