From High Taxes to Real Estate Success: Kyle Ewing's Journey

In this episode, Melissa interviews Kyle Ewing, a newbiel investor and a longtime friend, who shares her journey from a high-tax paying corporate professional to a successful real estate investor. Kyle discusses her career in the tech industry, the impact of stock-based compensation on her taxes, and how she transitioned into real estate investing to mitigate her tax burden.

The conversation delves into the benefits of professional real estate status, the process of setting up and managing short-term rentals, and the importance of having a solid support team. Kyle also highlights the emotional satisfaction she gets from hosting guests and how thoughtful automation and strategic planning have allowed her to manage her properties passively. She shares insights into other passive investment opportunities like syndications and Qualified Opportunity Zones, emphasizing the importance of having a knowledgeable advisory team.

Kyle ends by discussing her future goals and the empowering feeling of financial control gained through real estate investments.

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