From Disney Animation to Short-term Rental Hosting!

In this inspiring episode, host John Wei sits down with Krista Tunstead, a Disney-trained animator turned real estate investor, to talk about creative career pivots, financial resilience, and building a better future through real estate.

Krista shares how she balances her passion for animation with her growing short-term rental co-hosting business—all while raising two kids in a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto. From landing top 1% status on Airbnb to wholesaling deals and dreaming big with multifamily investing, Krista’s story is one of grit, resourcefulness, and big-picture vision.

She and John dive deep into how real estate doesn’t have to start with big capital and how building the right partnerships can change everything. Krista also reveals her dream of using her own art to decorate Airbnb homes around the world—and how she’s pushing past self-doubt and stepping into a new identity as an entrepreneur.

This conversation will shift your mindset around what's possible, even if you're just starting out.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• How Krista transitioned from animation to real estate investing

• Why co-hosting short-term rentals can be a low-barrier way to start

• Her journey into wholesaling and how it’s helping her build sales and social skills

• The importance of mindset, mentorship, and team dynamics in scaling a real estate business

• How to dream bigger with intention, even when the starting point feels small

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