I was born and raised in Red Rock, TX, which is in the country just outside of Austin. Not being close to town, my family and I learned to be very self-sufficient by repairing our own equipment and raising our own animals. We all enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming and more. These are activities that I now enjoy with my own family when we get the chance.

My first in-depth experience in real estate was when I was hired as an assistant to a local r...