When she was a single mother living in Australia, Kerry Wojtala wanted to create generational wealth for her children, but with the high prices of Australian real estate, that goal was not a reality.
Today, Kerry lives in Enterprise, Alabama, with her husband, Tom.
“We are genuine mum and dad investors with mum and dad reasons for investing,” said Kerry.
Kerry and Tom invest in real estate because of their love for their seven children.
“I know I won’t be here one day to take care of my children,” said Kerry.
As a local community developer buying foreclosures through Auction.com, Kerry can finally achieve her goals of creating a financial safety net for her children and restoring her new home: the communities in and around Enterprise, Alabama.
Experience with Auction.com
Kerry trusts Auction.com because she came to know the auctioneer, Deanna Watson. She became friends with Deanna through her work with Auction.com.
“The entire process could be daunting, but it was not daunting for me from the very first time that I met Deanna,” said Kerry.
For Kerry, Auction.com has the friendliness and professionalism that makes her feel comfortable.
Investing and Rehab Strategy
When Kerry invests in real estate, she looks for buy-and-hold, single-family properties that need some rehabilitation.
In a foreclosure auction, she and her husband look for a property that is vacant, so they do not have to go through the eviction process. The often-distressed condition of the properties means the couple can buy below full after-repair value and add value through rehab, which also improves surrounding property values.
“I like to raise the collective of the neighborhood,” said Kerry.
Kerry renovates homes to look their best so that the entire neighborhood feels better for the families that live there.
Kerry’s commitment to making the neighborhood a great place to live is part of her motivation to invest in real estate. Her love and dedication to small-town America drives her to continue this endeavor.
When they rehabilitate a property, Kerry and Tom create picturesque homes. They hire local workers, add in potted plants, fix the garden beds, manicure the lawns, and put an American flag out front.
Care for the Community and Local Families
Kerry and Tom do what they can for local families. Investing in real estate is not only important for preserving her community but also for strengthening local families by providing them with affordable places they can call home.
Kerry and Tom help families on both sides of the foreclosure process.
Kerry gives back to the community’s veterans by aiming at affordability for military families and flight students living in the Enterprise area.
In her care and consideration for local families, Kerry also does Section 8 housing. Through her participation in Section 8 housing, Kerry was able to give a local family a house they can call home.
Her love for her family and for small-town America motivates her to restore the communities around Enterprise and provide for families like her own. Kerry and Tom work hard to preserve and restore the beauty of their communities in Alabama.