Welcome to the new Viva Vida
As the world stopped in 2020, I turned to what I hold closest: family and home. I reflected on what Viva Vida means (truly living life) and I refocused my efforts on how I am practicing that in my own life.
When I started this business, it began with an interest in interior design. I love designing and customizing residential properties, but it didn’t take long for me to realize that my true passion is when the beauty and fun of interior design is matched with the game of investing in real estate.
Over the years, I’ve enjoyed adding value and upgrading my homes and then selling and finding something better for my family. I was already on my 8th home and didn’t even realize I was a “house flipper” until a friend introduced me as one. Flipping our most recent mountain house in Highlands, NC made me recognize that this was more than just a hobby. The truth is that although I have a passion for creating awesome homes for myself and my family, I also can’t turn away from a good financial deal. I think an MBA and several years working in private equity have taught me something!
As a business person, I am keenly interested in playing the market, growing profit margins, and finding potential opportunities to increase value. Investing in residential real estate from a flipping or rental perspective is much more than just changing the aesthetic of the property, and the process from the hunt to the negotiations really excites me.
Through my own professional discovery path, I’ve learned that I want to be the CEO of my own career journey. I’ve found that I really enjoy working with people who have the freedom to design their roles because they are following their passions and are not stuck in the “hustle”. I do, however, recognize that there are so many barriers, especially for women, in finding a path. Here, we hope to demystify the process and help others gain their freedom, too!
Welcome to the new Viva Vida. This is a space where you can follow our journey in playing the real estate game as we broaden our residential property portfolio, jump feet first into the short term rental market, and renovate homes along the way! We have a mission to help women grow their wealth through residential real estate, create cash flow through short term rentals, and gain financial freedom in the process!
We will share our ups and downs and what we learn so that you can have the tools to create your own path in residential real estate. We encourage you to tell us your struggles, ask us questions, and dip your toe into the real estate market. Viva vida today!