Episode description
Army veteran Edi Lagunas (20+ years; OCS at Fort Benning) joins VETSOCIAL Voices to talk candidly about building a second career in real estate and tech. She breaks down the unromantic truth of short-term rentals, why she’s pivoting into land investing, and how her new app—Nexus Bond AI, an “AI bestie” you design and chat with—grew from a need for connection during transition.
In this ~35-minute episode (35:18), we cover:
Selling a skincare venture while still in uniform
Short-term vs. long-term rentals: seasonality, effort, and realistic returns
Launching Nexus Bond AI (now on the App Store/Google Play and the web): personas, vibes, and how it learns you
Moving into land flipping/retention and the partnerships she’s seeking
Practical advice for vets: start small, build skills and networks, stay mission-driven
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