Built by an engineer, not a guru.

I'm a hardware product design engineer with 12 years in tech. I spent most of my career at Apple and other tech companies, designing products you've probably used.

Like many high W2 earners, I was looking for ways to reduce my tax burden and build wealth outside of stock options. Short-term rentals offered both — cash flow and significant tax advantages through cost segregation.

In 2021, I bought a 4BR/2BA house in Serra Mesa, San Diego. It's not a fancy area, but it's 10 minutes from everything — beaches, downtown, the airport. I spent months analyzing the market, crunching numbers, and building systems.

The property has a heated pool, custom 25-foot mural by a local artist, and baby-friendly amenities that guests love. We hit Superhost status in year one and have maintained a 4.96★ rating across 95 reviews.

My approach is different from most real estate content online. I don't sell courses or coaching. I share the actual spreadsheets, templates, and systems I use. Everything is $5-$10, not $997.

This site exists because I wish someone had shared real numbers and practical tools when I was starting. No guru nonsense, no "passive income" fantasies — just what actually works.