Whether you're buying a home, second home or investment property, Kristen helps you evaluate the whole opportunity — from location and market value to income potential, resale and long-term upside.
Search homes, luxury properties, second homes and investment opportunities across Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix.
A home can be beautiful and still be a poor buy. Kristen looks beyond the finishes to location, market value, condition, improvement potential and resale — so whether you're buying a primary residence or an income property, you're making the decision with the bigger picture in view.
Evaluate market value, revenue potential, operating costs, regulations, competition and downside before deciding whether the opportunity deserves a closer look.
Find properties that fit the investment strategy — including on-market opportunities, local relationships and properties that may be overlooked by buyers searching on numbers alone.
Bring the right professionals into the conversation early. When appropriate, Kristen coordinates with tax, cost-segregation, lending and other specialists so you can understand how the acquisition fits the larger strategy.
Identify the improvements, design decisions and amenities most likely to strengthen guest appeal, nightly rate and competitive positioning.
Connect with trusted management and operating partners when needed, then launch with the property positioned to compete from day one.
Kristen is your single point of contact and coordinates every partner introduction. Tax strategies referenced are educational and are not tax advice — work with a licensed CPA.
Revenue isn't just about what a property can charge — it's about how often guests choose it. Kristen looks at the relationship between nightly rate, occupancy, seasonality and competition when evaluating an STR opportunity. The goal isn't the property with the highest theoretical rate. It's the property with the strongest opportunity to perform consistently.
For STR investors, acquisition is step one. Through The Tournament House, Kristen brings an operator's perspective to the amenities and outdoor experiences that can help a property stand apart in a crowded rental market.
Kristen connects clients with trusted specialists across tax strategy, cost segregation, lending, design, amenities and property management — helping investors assemble the right team around the asset.
Scottsdale permits short-term rentals, but operating one comes with city licensing, tax, insurance and operating requirements — and individual HOAs may impose additional restrictions. Kristen helps buyers identify these issues during property evaluation and connects clients with the appropriate professionals when specialized guidance is needed.
Educational, not legal advice — verify current requirements with the City of Scottsdale.
