I have owned and self-managed my rental properties for 10 years now. I bought my first home in March of 2016; a condo at the base of Keystone Resort in Colorado due to my love of skiing. I did short-term rentals at the property when I wasn’t using it, before moving in full-time. I have bought and sold several properties. I have remodeled each of my homes with my two hands. I have successfully completed a two for one forward 1031 exchange. I have dealt with nightmare HOAs, and promised myself I will never purchase another home in an HOA. I also completed my Masters of Science in Geography, with an emphasis in community planning and development in December of 2022. I’m constantly learning new skills when doing projects around my properties, and each time I purchase a new home I always learn something new.
I have been involved in real estate since 2014. When I worked for a commercial real estate developer in Denver, it was a wonderful experience with a great mentor. I got a very thorough education in all aspects of commercial real estate development; from construction and overseeing projects, to designing buildings, financing, pro formas and dinners with bankers. To writing leases, CAM charges and property management. This experience gave me the confidence I needed to pull the trigger on buying my first, and then shortly after second home and I haven’t stopped since; I just bought my first apartment in January of 2026! I have been working as a PM/Estimator on the construction side of real estate since 2017 and am currently working for a subcontractor out of Seattle, WA doing estimating.