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Starline, NV

Converting distressed commercial real estate into luxury vacation accommodations for groups and families.

• Business strategy: Pooled investment fund to purchase and remodel multiple properties.
• Target market: Focused on large family and group vacationers seeking upscale stays.
• Initial region: Beginning expansion in the Lake Tahoe area with national and global plans.
• Themed properties: Includes concepts like Hobbit Villages, Treehouse Villages, and Castle Event Centers.
• Management model: Internal staff handles listings and property operations across multiple platforms.

Kinlux is raising funds to acquire and remodel distressed commercial properties into luxury multi-room vacation accommodations designed for larger families and groups. The company does not plan to finance properties through debt, instead intending to use proceeds from this raise to purchase their first property. Rather than tying investments to individual properties, Kinlux will treat funds as a pooled resource to enable greater flexibility. Their initial focus is on the Lake Tahoe area in California and Nevada, with long-term goals to expand to other U.S. resort destinations and internationally. By transforming underused commercial spaces into boutique motels and hotels, Kinlux seeks to establish a scalable model that can support growing demand for upscale group lodging. Properties will be listed on major booking platforms and managed in-house to maintain consistent quality and service.

The fundraising supports Kinlux’s objective of building a recognizable brand in the group travel market by providing distinctive and memorable experiences. The company is developing themed properties such as treehouse accommodations and castle venues, offering amenities tailored to large gatherings. Investors will not receive individual voting rights but will be consulted via surveys to share input on project evaluations. Kinlux currently manages four properties, with plans to increase holdings through this expansion strategy. The approach is rooted in enhancing rental value by using creative design and operational control to increase occupancy and returns. This offering aims to fund strategic growth by acquiring properties, customizing them for the Kinlux brand, and expanding their footprint in a shifting vacation rental landscape.

Company Info

Kinlux Family Rentals acquires and renovates distressed properties into luxury vacation accommodations for large groups and families.

Real Estate for America, operating under the brand Kinlux Family Rentals, focuses on acquiring and renovating distressed commercial properties to create upscale, multi-room vacation accommodations for families and groups. The company transforms these properties into boutique-style motels or Airbnb-style rentals, primarily targeting locations such as Lake Tahoe, California. Listings are marketed through online platforms like Hotels.com, Airbnb, and Booking.com, with internal staff managing all operations. The properties aim to deliver unique guest experiences that command higher rental prices and increased profitability.

Rather than securing individual investments for each property, the company pools investor capital to acquire a range of properties under the Kinlux brand. The firm emphasizes creating memorable experiences with themed properties and scalable business models. Currently, Kinlux manages four properties—two in Nevada, one in California, and one in Wisconsin—that generated approximately $212,000 in rental income in 2024. Owned by founder Ken Burrows, the properties operate without external management agreements. Future plans include national and international expansion, with a focus on developing a globally recognized vacation rental brand offering large-group accommodations.