Branching Out: Where Real Estate Meets Real Life
Welcome to the podcast where property meets personality! Whether you're a new investor, curious homeowner, or just here for the wild ride of real estate stories, you’re in the right place.
Each week, we break down the real behind real estate:
📚 Smart, beginner-friendly education on real estate investing
💼 Practical tips you can use
🤣 Hilarious (and sometimes painful) lessons from the field
From first deals to faceplants, we keep it honest, relatable, and just the right amount of ridiculous. Because real estate isn’t just about buildings — it’s about people, decisions, and life in motion.
Let’s grow together — one branch at a time.
Branching Out: Where Real Estate Meets Real Life
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Ever stayed in an Airbnb and thought: “How much does this place actually earn… and could I do this?”
In this episode, Christina sits down with Dawon Millwood (Concord local + STR owner/operator) for an honest conversation on short-term rentals: what the numbers look like, what the work really is, and how to know if STRs fit your 2026 investing goals.
You’ll hear about:
✅ How Dawon went from W-2 to real estate (and what she learned the hard way)
✅ How she built a team (cleaners + maintenance) that keeps properties running
✅ Pricing strategy, occupancy expectations, and guest communication
✅ When STR management makes sense — and when it doesn’t
✅ Why she charges 15% (and what most managers charge instead)
Bonus: Dawon also shares what it’s been like buying and renovating a downtown Concord commercial building—and why Local Bottle Shop is becoming part of our 2026 Branch community gatherings.
If STRs are on your radar for 2026, this is a must-listen. 🌿
Contact: https://www.localbottleshop.com/