We want much the same things, right?
To earn extra income, without too much demand on our time – or a regulatory or tax mess – while keeping our family and assets safe.
Hi, I’m Joy.
Twenty-six years ago, I built my first short-term rental – and I’ve never looked back.
I’d dreamed since childhood of owning a seaside cottage on the shores of Acadia National Park, but I knew we couldn’t afford it without extra income. Since then, I’ve expanded into multi-home short-term rentals, balanced assets with medium- and long-term rentals, and sold two short-term rentals to fund private mortgages for young people just starting out. I enjoy the design and build process, the renovation process, and re-swizzling furnishings and décor to refresh and rejuvenate interiors. But:
It’s the people who make it all worthwhile.
It’s the couple who return year after year to our quiet cove in Acadia, raising grandkids from crayon-colorers on the back porch to young adult environmentalists; the Locum Tenens nurse who backstops a months-long gap in medical support during a hospital shortage; the recent college grad who’s gained independence through access to reasonable rent.
I’ve learned what guests want.
And I’ve learned what they don’t want. I understand how to prioritize presentation, how to enable success with support staff, and what our communities care about. You can, too.
Our Mission
to help everyday people earn extra income from unused space while contributing to their community in a meaningful way
My story
I’m a creative thinker. I see shapes, materials, and ideas in fresh ways. I’m also a strategic thinker – my #1 strength in the Gallup StrengthsFinder – which is reflected in how I approach life and business. Pair those with a bit of a frugal bent, having been raised by survivors of the Depression with New Englander resourcefulness, and you’ve got a natural talent for developing secondary income streams from carefully-selected property.
Along the way, I also tried a non-profit horse rescue, developed an online community to support families suffering from autoimmune disease, and raised two highly intelligent and inquisitive kids – all while working a more-than-full time corporate job.
We were busy. Vacations were important – and even that’s become a bit of a side hustle – although the corporate job has since gone by the wayside: there’s only so much of me to go around.
Which bring us to Mindful Rental Pros. Why not live where my passion lies? I enjoy the process of property development and management. I also enjoy the freedom to travel, to dabble in arts & crafts, and to have quality time with my family.
Your story?
I want similar benefits for you – whatever they may be. What makes you happy? What passion would you pursue if you had a bit more time, income, and freedom to explore?
At Mindful Rental Pros, we help you make that dream a reality – without selling out on your values. You don’t have to be an over-ambitious investor or ruthless landlord. You can earn extra income for yourself AND be helpful to others. That’s the Mindful Rental Pro way.
Let’s put your own vision into action – and build something meaningful together.
