From Air Force to Affordable Housing: Julie Kolat’s Mission to Serve Veterans Through Real Estate

What does it mean to serve twice — first in the U.S. Air Force, and then by helping veterans find homes?In this inspiring episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Julie Kolat — veteran, real-estate investor, and founder of Vets For Us, a nonprofit devoted to affordable housing and preserving the memories of those who served.Julie opens up about her journey of faith, service, and resilience after the loss of her husband Matthew, how she turned pain into purpose, and why helping one veteran find stability can change a life forever.What you’ll learn:How Julie went from Air Force Intelligence Officer to investor & community leaderThe story behind Vets For Us — keeping veterans’ memories alive and housedWhy Houston and Florida are key to her veteran-housing missionHow co-living and efficiency housing help homeless vets rebuildHow to partner as a Private Money Lender (PML) or Private Money Partner (PMP)Building community through faith, service and entrepreneurshipThe story behind her book Never Got to Say Goodbye and its message of healing⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 – Preview00:40 – Julie’s Air Force beginnings02:00 – Family life & service journey04:00 – Overcoming loss & rediscovering purpose06:13 – Find Me07:00 – Founding Vets For Us10:30 – First housing project for veterans14:00 – Affordable housing mission18:00 – Building community through faith21:30 – Co-living & local impact26:00 – Partnering with lenders (PMLs & PMPs)30:00 – Why invest with purpose35:03 – Work With Me36:00 – Writing Never Got to Say Goodbye45:00 – Women in real estate leadership50:00 – Legacy, healing & veteran advocacy55:17 – Advice📲 Connect with Julie Kolat:📸 instagram.com/julie.kolat📘 facebook.com/julie.kolat► YouTube.com/@juliekolat👉 Don’t forget to 👍 like, 💬 comment, 🔔 subscribe, and share if Julie’s story inspired you!🔌 PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: /@edgartheconnectorTikTok: /@edgarsrei► Join The Subto Community for Life & Learn Creative Finance from @PaceMorby ✌🏼https://join.nre.ai/mQ9T9vZ► Learn How to Make Money on Other People's Deals with the Gator Methodhttps://join.nre.ai/mQBDJK5► Get the tools I use for productivityhttps://linktr.ee/EdgartheConnector🚧🚧🚧 DISCLAIMER 🚧🚧🚧We are not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. The content in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, or financial advice and may be outdated or inaccurate; it is your responsibility to verify all information yourself. This is a YouTube video for entertainment purposes ONLY.