Coliving how-to guides
Step-by-step operator playbooks. Licensing, modelling, deal structuring, operations, marketing — written for the actual decisions you face in the field.
Licensing & Compliance
operator
How to Apply for an HMO Licence in London
Step-by-step process for applying for a House in Multiple Occupation licence in any London borough — fees, timing, common refusal reasons, and documentation.
operator
How to Register Under NYC Local Law 18 for Coliving
Operator step-by-step for registering a coliving property under NYC Local Law 18 with the Office of Special Enforcement — when registration is required and what it costs.
operator
How to Apply for a PG Licence in Bengaluru
Bengaluru-specific PG (Paying Guest) licence application from BBMP — fees, fire NOC, documentation, and post-2023 enforcement context.
operator
How to Convert Residential Property to Coliving in Berlin
Berlin-specific guide to navigating Zweckentfremdungsverbot, Brandschutz, and Mietspiegel when converting a residential property to a coliving operation.
operator
How to Convert a Single-Family Home to Coliving in Austin
Step-by-step for converting an Austin single-family home into a 6-bed coliving — zoning verification, permit triggers, fit-out scope, and PadSplit-style economics.
Financial Modelling
all
How to Model Coliving RevPAB in Excel (or Google Sheets)
Build a coliving RevPAB model from scratch — inputs, formulas, sensitivity analysis, and how to compare across properties or scenarios.
all
How to Calculate Breakeven Occupancy for a Coliving Property
Step-by-step breakeven occupancy calculation — what to include in fixed and variable costs, how leverage affects it, and how to stress-test the assumption.
operator
How to Build a Coliving Pitch Deck for Investors
Specific structure for a coliving pitch deck — slide order, what to include, what investors care about, and pitch deck mistakes that kill deals.
investor
How to Underwrite a Coliving Deal (5-Year IRR Model)
Build a 5-year underwriting model for a coliving acquisition or development — going-in cap rate, lease-up curve, exit cap rate, leverage, and equity IRR.
investor
How to Run Sensitivity Analysis on a Coliving Underwriting Model
Specific approach to sensitivity analysis for coliving deals — which variables matter, what ranges to use, and how to communicate results to investors.
Operations
operator
How to Manage Online Reviews for a Coliving Property
Review management playbook for coliving — solicitation, response framework, dispute handling, and review-driven SEO.
operator
How to Design a Tenant Satisfaction Survey for Coliving
Build a tenant satisfaction survey that drives operational improvement — questions to ask, frequency, response rate optimization.
operator
How to Reduce Tenant Churn in Coliving
Tactical playbook for extending tenant tenure — onboarding, community programming, retention triggers, exit interviews.
operator
How to Design House Rules for a Coliving Property
Drafting house rules that work — what to include, what to leave out, enforcement, and getting tenant buy-in.
operator
How to Hire a Coliving Community Manager
Hiring playbook for the most important coliving operations role — what to look for, where to find candidates, salary benchmarks.
Deal Structuring
operator
How to Structure a Master Lease for Coliving (India / Bangalore)
Indian coliving master lease structure — typical terms, escalation clauses, performance triggers, and how to negotiate operator-friendly covenants.
investor
How to Set Up an SPV for a Coliving Investment
When and how to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle for coliving — structuring decisions, jurisdiction selection, tax considerations.
operator
How to Negotiate Landlord Buy-In for a Coliving Conversion
Practical approach to convincing a property owner to lease for coliving conversion — what landlords want, what to offer, common objections.
operator
How to Structure a 30-Day-Plus Coliving Lease (NYC / California)
Drafting a residential lease that complies with 30-day-plus rules in NYC and California while preserving operational flexibility.
operator
How to Exit a Coliving Portfolio (Sale to Institutional)
Exit playbook for coliving operators selling to institutional capital — preparing the operating company, negotiating, closing.
Marketing & Launch
operator
How to Set Up Direct Booking for a Coliving Property
Avoid OTA commissions — set up direct booking with proper tech, payment, and onboarding flow. Step-by-step from domain to first booked tenant.
operator
How to Run a Coliving Property Launch (First 90 Days)
Specific 90-day playbook for opening a new coliving property — pre-launch marketing, soft launch, hard launch, lease-up curve management.
operator
How to Set Up a Google Business Profile for Coliving
Step-by-step Google Business Profile setup for coliving — categories, photos, posts, reviews, and how to optimize for 'coliving near me' searches.
operator
How to Build an SEO Strategy for a Coliving Operator
Long-tail technical SEO for coliving — keyword targeting, content mapping, on-page optimization, link building.
operator
How to Run a Coliving Property Launch Event
Specific playbook for hosting a memorable launch event for a new coliving property — invitations, format, follow-up.
Need more than a how-to?
We work directly with operators on licensing, modelling, and operational rollouts.