About Us
Meet the Team
We have been involved in the Real Estate business since 1989 and pride ourselves as innovators in our local real estate market and the property management community. We are extremely active in our community and stay current on the latest property management industry trends. We like to think of ourselves more like a financial advisor for your real estate investments than just a regular property manager.
Originally from California John started his career path in the Title Insurance industry after graduating from Northern Arizona University in 1988. He holds a degree in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University as well as a certification in Light Construction and Development Management from the University of California Irvine through the Building Industry Association.
Acting as the principal in over 150 purchase and or sale transactions in California, John has extensive first hand experience as a Real Estate investor. John has purchased over 100 properties at Trustee Sale Auction as well as dozens of Short Sale properties. This has given him a varied background in Foreclosure, Eviction, Rehab as well as a deep transactional knowledge.
After moving from California to Wilmington John and his wife Carolyn turned their attention to buying, rehabbing and leasing properties in Wilmington, NC. Since becoming involved in managing their own properties they decided to take their expertise and open a new type of management company, one focused on our client’s returns.
John is the Broker in Charge and co-owner of Thrive.
As a former General Manager for the Marriott Corporation, Carolyn has extensive background in guest services, property maintenance as well as managing a P&L.
During Carolyn’s career at Marriott she was the youngest female General Manager in the history of the company at the time. Due to her success Carolyn was the first person at Marriott to be appointed General Manager of 2 separate properties from 2 separate brands simultaneously.
She loves resolving problems for owners and tenants. Carolyn is also co-owner of Thrive.