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How has it been for you in the real estate world? every story tells a story.
I am Estrella McKinney, former military, wife, mother, daughter and sister. I am a dreamer, risk taker and entrepreneur. I started my real estate career in the military, buying and renovating older homes. I now own and manage 16 family properties.🙌🏼✨
Due to health issues from my military service, I left the military and went full time into real estate. In just seven years, I have exceeded my real estate expectations. I completed eight new construction projects in 2023, with three more expected by the end of this year✅.
I ventured into Airbnb at the end of 2022 and, in 2023, I started managing 11 Airbnb properties, all of them achieving superhost🤩 status.
Every day, I work with dedication, respect and love for what I do. 💜🏡✨
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@Estrella Carolina Mckinney Great story! What did you do in the military? I've been an active duty Navy officer since 2009, and I've been building my real estate portfolio on the side since 2016.
I own properties in Florida, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma, and I'm a passive investor on 4 commercial real estate syndications, (two multifamily, one RV park fund, and one mobile home park).
Are you concerned about the oversupply of STR's? Where are yours located?