Kyla Smith

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About Kyla

Hi, I'm Kyla. I own 5 rental properties (Airbnbs) across Oregon, and I've purchased and remodeled 7 properties as my own general contractor, so when I walk into a house, I see what it could be, not just what it is right now. The dated kitchen, the awkward layout, the carpet that's been hanging on since the '80s? That's often where the best opportunities are hiding. I'll tell you honestly which fixes are cosmetic, which get expensive, and which are true dealbreakers, so you don't pass on a great home just because it needs a little love. If you've landed here, there's a good chance you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing in a home in the Portland area. I'm so glad you're here! I'm an Oregon native who spent about a decade living in California, studying in Los Angeles and soaking up the sunshine in Santa Monica, before finding my way back home to the Pacific Northwest. Coming back was the best decision I ever made. Before real estate, I spent 15 years building and running my own e-commerce business, and after a successful exit, I was ready for the next chapter. That business taught me how to hustle, how to negotiate, how to build relationships, and how to show up for people when it counts. But even during those 15 years, there was always one thing I did purely for the love of it: looking at homes. Open houses on weekends, browsing listings late at night, touring properties with no agenda other than the fact that I genuinely loved it. When people asked about my hobbies, "looking at houses" was always on the list. So getting my real estate license felt less like a career change and more like finally doing what I was always supposed to do. Today I help buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the Portland market with confidence, especially if you're relocating. I like to think of myself as the Portland real estate agent for California buyers. And because I'm an investor myself, I look at every home the way I'd look at one of my own: what it's worth today, what it could be worth with the right updates, and whether the numbers actually make sense. When I'm not helping people find their perfect home, you'll find me on my yoga mat, painting, planning my next trip somewhere I've never been, or attempting to kite surf without completely embarrassing myself. Pickleball has also recently taken over my life. If you're a player, we're already friends. And at home, my two dogs, Brixton and Bobbi, keep me company and make sure I never take myself too serious

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