Priya Deshmukh was born in New Delhi, India and moved to the US at the age of 9. Priya has been a real estate investor since 2002, building a diverse portfolio of over 20 units across New Jersey, Florida, Colombia and India. Since obtaining her real estate license in 2004, she has managed both her own properties and those of others, focusing on high-return investments locally and internationally. Her experience spans long-term and short-term rentals, and motel business ownership. With over two decades in the industry, Priya is passionate about helping realtors and investors grow passive income portfolios, drawing on her expertise gained through navigating the real estate market's ups and downs. She also holds an MLO Mortgage License, which deepens her understanding of the financial side of real estate and enhances her ability to evaluate sound investments. Priya is very committed to her volunteer leadership roles at the local and state level. In 2022, she was President of the Women’s Council of Realtors, Palm Beach County and in 2023 she was District Vice President of Women’s Council of Realtors, Florida. Priya has been a Florida Realtor’s Director and a member of the Florida Realtor’s Global and Diversity Committees since 2021. On the local level, Priya has held many positions at the Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors, including 2023 Chair of The Global Business Alliance, 2025 Chair of Professional Development, 2025 Palm Beach County Regional Board and a member of numerous committees. Priya earned her Certified International Property Specialist designation in 2017 and has participated in multiple trademissions. She has been a panelist on topics related to global real estate and real estate investments at many events and was awarded Global Realtor of the Year in 2023 by her association. Priya is part of the Florida Realtors Faculty and teaches the Building Your International Business class. Priya’s leadership experience extends beyond real estate. She has served as a Girl Scout leader for over 13 years, developing and leading troop activities to teach girls to be impactful leaders in their communities. Priya is a big advocate of financial literacy and women empowerment, especially for the younger generation. Before transitioning to real estate, Priya worked as an Information Technology Analyst for 15 years in the entertainment and healthcare industries, a background that aligns seamlessly with the ever-evolving technology demands of today’s real estate market. On a personal note, Priya enjoys volunteering, traveling, boating, and camping with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She is excited to share her knowledge to help others succeed and thrive in their real estate investment journeys.