EP 11 - From Corporate to Real Estate Investor at 23 with Holly Neuens

Off Grid with Zoey B

In this episode of Off Grid, Zoey sits down with her very first mentee, Holly Neuens, to reflect on an extraordinary journey from college senior to successful short-term rental owner and corporate sales professional, all by the age of 26.

Holly shares how a personal finance masterclass in college sparked her obsession with building wealth, how she bought her first property at 22, and why she and her fiancé chose a 16-person rental in Northern Michigan over an engagement ring (spoiler alert: they got both in the end!). Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to juggle a demanding 9-to-5, grow a real estate portfolio, plan a wedding, and still stay way ahead financially.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Holly prioritized financial literacy in her early 20s
• How she bought a condo solo at 22 with just 5% down
• The story behind her massive STR win and how she beat her projections by 19%
• How she turned personal finance discipline into real estate success
• The real costs (and real wins) of self-managing a 16-person short-term rental
• The power of community, mentorship, and planning over impulse

Whether you're in your 20s looking to buy your first home, juggling a career while building passive income, or just craving a roadmap from someone doing it with heart and hustle, Holly’s story will give you the inspiration and blueprint you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Tune in to hear how long-term vision and short-term rentals go hand in hand.

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