CONNECTING AND EDUCATING WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE

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kristina modares the founder of open house education and open house austin

Meet your
Host

Hey there, I'm Kristina Modares!
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I’m the founder of Open House Education, and the host of the Open House Education Community. You can check it out here! 
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I started Open House Education because I was searching for a welcoming and inspiring place to talk about real estate—somewhere that didn't feel so cold, calculated, and all about the numbers. I wanted a space where women could confide in each other, not hold back on sharing their dreams, discuss real estate strategies that actually work, voice their concerns, and grow together. 

OUR STORY

My thing has always been getting creative with real estate. By thinking outside the box and trying unconventional strategies, I've been able to make real estate work for my financial goals and lifestyle. Creative real estate is all about breaking away from the traditional way of doing things and showing that:

4 women in a kitchen talking about creative real estate investing

  • You don't need to be married to buy a house.

  • Your first home can—and should—be an investment.

  • Your first home could even be a vacation home.

  • You can buy a house with friends.

  • You can own property and still travel the world.

  • Real estate can be fun, creative, and profitable.

why I Chose real estate investing

When did this all start? Back in my early 20s, I tried to buy my first house. I quickly realized how confusing the whole process was. Everywhere I turned, I was surrounded by big egos and pushy salespeople—it was super frustrating. So, I decided to dive headfirst into real estate, spending the next ten years learning everything I could by actually doing it. Along the way, I brought as many women with me as I could.

two women friends who bought a beach house together

THE HIGHLIGHTS

5 women friends who are in the ocean and bought a house together

MY life-changing investment

One of my favorite experiences so far has been buying a beach house with my sister when I was 29 and she was 27. We couldn't believe it—we always thought owning a beach house was out of reach. But here we are, making it happen. That experience was a total game-changer and made me even more passionate about helping other women achieve their real estate dreams.

3 friends sitting on the beach talking about real estate investing

COMMUNITY SUCCESS STORIES

ReAL CONNECTIONS

  • Neethi Nayak| COMMUNITY MEMBER

    "I’m thrilled to be part of the open house community - it’s provided me a place to connect with other women, learn from collective knowledge, and increase my confidence! I’m excited to see how this group evolves and look forward to making my first real estate move soon thanks to this group."

  • Phaina Dubuisson | COMMUNITY MEMBER

    "As someone brand spankin new to real estate, I’m so grateful for the well of knowledge, encouragement, and insights coming from this group of ladies. I truly don’t know if I would have started taking the steps to prep for homeownership this early in my life without the help of this group!"

  • Cynthia J Labrie | COMMUNITY MEMBER

    "I am beyond amazed by the incredible community of women I’ve connected with, everyone is beyond supportive! It’s been challenging to find a group of like-minded individuals, but now, with the support of this community, I’ve already co-hosted a networking event at a fellow member’s BnB and even partnered with another cohost to collaborate on our businesses!"

  • Stephanie McBride | COMMUNITY MEMBER

    "It’s been incredible to meet and connect with other like-minded women in a safe and supportive space. The events are a fantastic opportunity to get answers to important questions while also empowering and elevating one another. This community has become an invaluable resource for growth and collaboration!"

  • Colleen Barndt | COMMUNITY MEMBER

    "I’m in my second year of managing my STR and already through this group I have learned so much about how to optimize my listing, working with property managers, new platforms for rental services and so much more! I’m hoping to grow my real estate portfolio in 2025 and I’m so grateful for Open House Education to lean on this group of women to help and inspire me to get there!"

  • JACKIE HERNANDEZ| COMMUNITY MEMBER

    "The community of women at Open House Education has been a great learning experience so far! I joined to learn more about real estate investing through creative ways like buying with friends. I'm so excited to be a part of this community and learn from all the amazing women!"

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