In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Gina and Brian Kingdeski, founders and owners of Trinity Design and Construction, about their journey in real estate investing and their work creating affordable co-living housing through PadSplit properties. Drawing on decades of experience in home building, sales, and property renovation, they discuss how market shifts led them to pivot from vacation rentals to innovative workforce housing solutions.
What You’ll Learn:
- How decades of experience in home building, sales, and property renovation shaped the Kingdeskis’ approach to real estate investing
- Why shifting market conditions pushed them to pivot from vacation rentals to co-living housing models
- What PadSplit properties are and how they provide affordable housing for workforce tenants
- The operational and design considerations involved in converting traditional homes into co-living spaces
- How real estate investors can identify emerging opportunities in saturated or changing markets
- The role of partnerships, construction expertise, and systems in scaling a real estate portfolio
- How providing affordable housing can create both financial returns and meaningful community impact
- Lessons from building a business as a couple and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship together
Gina and Brian’s story highlights the importance of adaptability and innovation in real estate. By recognizing changes in the short-term rental market and pivoting toward co-living housing, they built a model that addresses both investor opportunity and a growing need for affordable workforce housing. Their experience shows how industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and a willingness to evolve can transform challenges into impactful business ventures.
To learn more about Gina and Brian Kingdeski and their work.