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

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 20sHow she bought a condo solo at 22 with just 5% downThe story behind her massive STR win and how she beat her projections by 19%How she turned personal finance discipline into real estate successThe real costs (and real wins) of self-managing a 16-person short-term rentalThe power of community, mentorship, and planning over impulseWhether 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.Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorshipGet Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/toolsExclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-