Light or Dark
Your Real Estate Property Management Consultant & Mentor
Bernadette Boudreaux is a proud Howard University–trained Mechanical Engineer turned full-time real estate investor who’s been in the game since 2001. Starting in Detroit, she built an impressive portfolio of over 26 properties, mixing long-term rentals with profitable flips, and also acquired properties in other states. After moving to Atlanta, she pivoted into short-term rentals—earning Superhost status for six consecutive years—and now manages a $2 million portfolio of long-term rentals and seven thriving Airbnb listings while rehabbing three historic homes and more on the way with six figures of equity.
With the goal of building a real estate empire and living by the motto:
“Live a life greater than you ever expected—and use short gains for long-term gains,”
Bernadette has used real estate to escape corporate America, reclaim time freedom, and design life on her own terms. Through her company, Light or Dark, she mentors aspiring short-term rental owners, proving that success in real estate isn’t just for the few—it’s for anyone willing to run the numbers, take the leap, and put in the work—because you can
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In her spare time, she travels the world—visiting over 25 countries—embracing the opportunity to appreciate what she has and strive for more.
Short Term Rental Workshop
Light or Dark: The Rich Host Experience
Tired of watching others cash in on Airbnb while you’re still “thinking about it”? It’s time to flip the script. Join Light or Dark’s Short-Term Rental Workshop, where we break down the real strategies from the Rich Host, Poor Host playbook — turning your property into profit.
We’re talking real numbers, real deals, and real results — no fluff. Learn how to fund your flips, fill your calendar, and master the mindset that separates rich hosts from poor hosts.
Choose your side — Light or Dark — and start building your hosting empire!