Karen was drawn to the idea and reward of home ownership equity from a young age. Never afraid of a challenge, she enjoys tackling and reaping the rewards of "gut rehabs". From maroon carpets and avocado bathroom fixtures in her personal homes, to an assortment of wallpaper and paneling in her family rentals, she is always focused on the "big picture potential." The equity from her first home covered her down payment and most renovations of her c...