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Melanie Kershaw

Melanie Kershaw is a content lead for Belong, a real-estate technology company that is changing what it means to rent a home by putting people first. It’s where hospitality meets consumer real estate—and it’s redefining an entire industry. They’re backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), GGV Capital, Battery Ventures, and Fifth Wall just to name a few of their all-star investors.

After being failed by the property management industry for too long, Belong’s founders embarked on the journey to offer a service that is 10x better. One that supports a homeowner’s financial freedom and treats residents with the respect that they deserve. Belong homeowners (over 2,000 and counting across California, Washington, and Florida) enjoy the guaranteed long-term income and a host of innovative services such as cash flow optimization, and app-enabled rent collection. To learn more, visit belonghome.com

Melanie Kershaw is a content lead for Belong, a real-estate technology company that is changing what it means to rent a home by putting people first. It’s where hospitality meets consumer real estate—and it’s redefining an entire industry. They’re backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), GGV Capital, Battery Ventures, and Fifth Wall just to name a few of their all-star investors.

After being failed by the property management industry for too long, Belong’s founders embarked on the journey to offer a service that is 10x better. One that supports a homeowner’s financial freedom and treats residents with the respect that they deserve. Belong homeowners (over 2,000 and counting across California, Washington, and Florida) enjoy the guaranteed long-term income and a host of innovative services such as cash flow optimization, and app-enabled rent collection. To learn more, visit belonghome.com