Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine and Edwin Salgado.
Hi Jasmine and Edwin, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m originally from Austin, TX. I moved to Houston, TX in 2008 to go to Automotive school at Universal Technical Institute (UTI). My Husband Edwin Salgado and I met in Automotive school. So, we both have an Automotive background and a fascination with understanding how things work. We moved to Austin together in 2012 and while in Austin, Edwin became an apprentice for a remodeling company and took project management courses. This helped lay the foundation for our future real estate business.
We started our Real Estate business in 2015. We began by wholesaling properties and that soon evolved into purchasing homes to “flip” (Purchase to Remodel to Sale for a Profit). We would buy these houses from wholesalers or buy directly from homeowners by sending them postcards. We have purchased close to 40 homes to flip and sell. We are always proud of our work and happy to sell a beautiful home to new homeowners.
In 2019, We welcomed our super awesome son into the world. He has inspired us in more ways than we will ever know.
When Covid-19 hit, we had to switch our business strategy to something more long-term. We decided to start holding onto these properties and renting them out to Long-Term tenants and also utilizing the Short-Term Rental method. We thank God that it has been successful.
In 2021, after the freeze in February my Father died and it definitely had an impact on our daily lives and our business. So, in 2022 we sought to open two new businesses that will eventually be able to run on their own without much input from us.
This year we opened Blue Stone Construction of Texas, which is our remodeling company. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch service and quality workmanship on every project. We are dedicated to finishing the project on time or even before the deadline. Starting our remodeling company has been so rewarding when we get to see homeowners’ design ideas come to life. We also offer financing, which really helps homeowners invest in their homes without breaking their banks.
This year we also opened Signature Salon Studios in Humble, this is an elegantly remodeled facility that rents suites to professionals, whether they are hairstylists, barbers, nail techs, locticians or any other professional needing a suite to meet clients.
Edwin and I are business partners and our strengths definitely complement each other. We thank God, our family and friends for all of their support, without God and Family none of this would’ve been possible.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
We’ve definitely had obstacles. We’ve had to deal with squatters, bad tenants, paying property taxes but the entity accidentally credits another address, price changes for materials, interest rates dropping.. now increasing, and everything in between.
However, you live, and you learn. We learned to have a file on EVERYTHING. It keeps everyone honest and covers our butt. We learned that things happen but how you react/handle them determines everything. We also learned that you could not control everything, some things you can’t force or change.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Salgado Investments?
Our business deals with anything real estate. We buy and sell houses. We rent properties long-term. We rent properties short-term. We remodel houses and commercial properties. We rent out salon suites. We remodel residential and commercial properties.
We are proud of everything that our company touches. We thank God for the blessing that has been bestowed upon us.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
First and Foremost, we give credit and glory to God. We have been tremendously blessed with such an amazing support group. Our Parents have been instrumental in our success. Edwin’s Dad has his own business which is a car dealership and has always instilled business ownership into Edwin. Edwin’s Mom has been a big advocate. My Mom, Dad, and Sister have always been supportive advocates, cheerleaders, and sometimes clients. Our biggest supporters are our parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We have been so blessed in our journey.
Contact Info:
- Website: Bluestonesconstructiontx.com
- Instagram: @signaturesalonstudiostx
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-stone-construction-of-texas-humble
- Other: SignatureSalonStudiosTX.com
Image Credits
Jasmine Bosier Salgado
Edwin Salgado
Blue Stone Construction of Texas LLC
