My journey into real estate was fueled by a desire for authenticity and a growing frustration with the corporate status quo. After years in the client services sector of the financial industry, I realized my true fulfillment lived far beyond those office walls.

Moving to the US at a young age and growing up in a Polish household, being "handy" wasn't just a trait—it was a way of life. My family always worked on their own home projects, in the pr...