She Got Laid Off 4 Times... Then Built a Real Estate Empire
Summary
Kira, a millennial investor, details her journey of turning a $140k Poconos foreclosure into a successful STR. She emphasizes the importance of 'under-promising and over-delivering,' creating a unique brand (Bigfoot's Nook) to target families, and using a high-occupancy strategy that relies on child-friendly amenities rather than luxury finishes.
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