
Previous Accomplishments:
I have worked with the following media outlets as a subject matter expert (General Real Estate, Real Estate Statistics, Real Estate Investing & Foreclosures):
NPR
Bloomberg
Huffington Post
Wall Street Journal
NBC
ABC
Wink
Fox
Fort Myers News Press
Naples Daily News
Fort Myers Weekly
Gulf Coast Business Journal.
I also was a Trainer/Speaker for the Florida Housing Coalition.
Brief Biography:
I grew up in Stuart, Florida. I am a veteran of the USMC and served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm as an Infantryman with First Battalion Third Marines.
I had many mentors throughout my real estate career. Feel free to reach out if you think I can help you along your own journey.

I’ve worked in real estate investing since 2001 and have been involved in most all aspects of residential real estate investing, from property management, leasing, and investing to whole selling, flipping, property preservation, and vacation rentals.
Accomplishments:
My expertise is in property management. I currently manage several hundred properties in Lee County (specifically Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers Lehigh Acres, and Bonita Springs). I am one of the few investors who also enjoys property management. As a property manager and landlord of my investments, I understand the importance of preserving property.
Brief Biography:
Lee County has been my home my entire life. I received an associate’s degree from Edison College and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business from Florida Gulf Coast University. I am a licensed real estate agent and a licensed community association manager (CAM). I also served on a two-year mission for my church in Mexico and am fully fluent in Spanish.
For information about my property management business http://www.lyonsrealestateinc.com/

I have been in Real Estate since the 1990’s. First as a Real Estate Investor, then as a Realtor. I have specialized in the North Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Alva areas of Lee County. My husband and I own Steelbridge Realty LLC
You can contact me at 239 671 8249 or email me at steelbridgerealtyllc@gmail.com

If you have questions about membership or just general questions about SWFL REIA please call (941) 229 1181 or email at reia.swfl@gmail.com.

Kayla is the event administrative assistant for the SWFL REIA, overseeing new and existing memberships as well as coordinating bi-monthly meetings.
Kayla is also a Property Manager as well as a Leasing Consultant for Lyons Real Estate Inc. She oversees maintenance issues, manages tenant relations which includes background checks of potential tenants, rent collection, lease renewals, and coordinating inspections.
Over the years, Kayla has taken on many challenges and is always looking for an opportunity to learn and grow.