07/31/2026
One of the things I’ve seen happen with many investors is that over time their approach evolves.
When you first get started, it’s very common to do everything yourself.
And that’s exactly what Katie and her husband did with their first couple of investments.
But by the time they purchased their next property, they were in a different stage of life.
So instead of trying to repeat the same process they had on the first two properties they made the decision to outsource most of the work.
With the help of painters, electricians, landscapers, and other contractors, they were able to renovate and furnish the property in just 7 days.
Five days later, the listing was live on Airbnb.
They had about 10 weeks before the property needed to be winterized… and ended up with roughly 83% occupancy during that window.
Had they taken the same DIY approach they used on their first properties, there’s a good chance the home wouldn’t have been ready to rent until the following season.
The renovation was more expensive because they outsourced more of the work.
But it allowed them to capture an entire rental window they otherwise might have missed.
One of the things I appreciate about Katie’s story is that it shows there isn’t just one way to build a real estate portfolio.
What works in one season of life may look very different a few years later.
If you’d like to hear more about how Katie and her husband have approached their investing journey, check out Episode 316 of the Living Off Rentals Podcast.
