EP186 Turning Vision Into Vacation Destinations

16 Sep 2025 • 52 min • EN
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In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Mike Roeder sits down with Chris and Kelsey, the husband-and-wife duo behind Cuyuna Cove and Tofte Trails—two of Minnesota’s most unique boutique resorts. They share the story of how they went from flipping homes, living out of an RV, and working W-2 jobs to designing and building destination stays that blend nature, design, and community. Chris and Kelsey open up about the struggles, lessons, and breakthroughs they experienced while creating their resorts from the ground up. From construction challenges to the realities of running short-term rentals, they reveal what it really takes to turn a vision into a thriving hospitality brand in Northern Minnesota. To get in touch with Chris & Kelsey, reach out to Instagram: @toftetrails Instagram: @cuyunacove Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse, visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact

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