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Mikesell grew up in Portland, Oregon, with his mother and five siblings. From a
young age, he took on significant responsibility for the family's finances and
worked two jobs throughout his high school years. Mikesell worked closely with
a local construction firm on weekends and acquired the skills necessary to
perform basic plumbing and home renovation. During the week, he held down a
part-time job at a local retail clothing company and honed his customer service
skills in this arena. By acquiring these diverse experiences during his teens,
Mikesell was able to become a valuable asset to his employers and to develop
his own working philosophy.
Putting the Pieces in Place
His
exceptional work ethic and drive to succeed inspired Mikesell to take on the challenges
of small business ownership immediately after his graduation from high school.
His earliest entrepreneurial efforts were in the niche coffee house market and
in real estate. Mikesell soon realized that the real estate market in Portland
was not suitable for profitable investment and began investigating the outlook
in other areas. After extensive research, he decided to liquidate his
businesses in Portland and relocate to Charlotte, North Carolina, to pursue his
dream of running his own real estate investment company. Today, his turnkey
property management and acquisition firm offers services in five major
metropolitan areas and delivers top-flight services to investors around the
country.
