My background blends wellness, landscape architecture, and nature-based design.

That imbalance makes cash flow very difficult, and California has additional hurdles:Rent control laws limit how much you can raise rents, even when market demand justifies it.Tenant-friendly regulations make it slow and expensive to remove non-paying tenants.High property taxes and fees further reduce returns.Insurance and natural disaster risks (fires, earthquakes) add uncertainty and cost.For these reasons and more, we’ve completed over ninety 1031 exchanges, most of them out of California.

I spent 15 years in corporate sales, but was tired of having a traditional boss and got myself into a solid financial position to be able to do so without taking on the stress of a commission-only career (as someone with a wife, a mortgage, and two kids). 

I want to sound more natural and conversational.

HELOC's by the very nature are tough to service with future advances taken.

While Pittsburgh isn’t a “beach” destination, it’s surrounded by lakes, rivers, ski areas, and outdoorsy recreation, so it does check that box of having natural attractions nearby. 

You have 2 bedrooms, so you can incorporate 2 styles, one just romantic and the other one a little more advanced!

I got started naturally by renting out my home in Raleigh, NC when I moved to Virginia last year and just recently purchased a duplex in Danville, VA.  

The region is gaining popularity among travelers seeking nature retreats.

I plan to focus on a buy-and-hold strategy, and I’m also considering incorporating some fix-and-flip projects into my portfolio.I truly look forward to engaging with this community and appreciate any insights or advice you might be willing to share.