What would happen if you stopped working for someone else's dream and started building your own? That's exactly what Tiffany Freeman did when she pivoted from hospitality to property management and began creating her own real estate investment portfolio.

Tiffany's story resonates with anyone who's ever felt the painful tug between career ambition and family obligations. As a single mother working night shifts in hotels, she made the difficult decision to switch industries when her daughter's poignant comment – "I'm at my aunt's so much, it's like I live there" – made her realize something had to change. Now, as a regional manager overseeing 11 neighborhoods at Redwood Living, she's created a life that allows her to succeed professionally while being present for what matters most.

The most compelling aspect of Tiffany's leadership approach is how she transforms her own regrets into empathy for her team. Having missed countless volleyball games and special moments during her daughter's childhood, she now fiercely advocates for the working parents she manages: "Go to the damn game. This job will be here tomorrow." Her authentic leadership style includes conducting "listening tours" before implementing changes and refusing to sell properties she wouldn't personally live in – principles that have earned her respect throughout her career.

Beyond her corporate role, Tiffany and her husband have established ST Mulligan LLC, purchasing short-term and long-term rental properties as they build their own investment portfolio. Her journey embodies her powerful advice: "It's later than you think, but never too late to get started." Whether you're contemplating a career change, struggling with work-life balance, or wondering if you should finally pursue that side hustle, Tiffany's story proves that with intentional decisions and authentic leadership, you can create success on your own terms. Start living now – the possibilities are endless.

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