Tchukon Shanks is a seasoned real estate professional and short-term rental investor who turned a personal passion into a thriving career. He moved to Mariposa in 2012—just as Airbnb was beginning to gain momentum across the country—and quickly recognized the opportunity. By acquiring a few well-positioned properties, Tchukon built a strong foundation in the short-term rental space and never looked back.
A few years later, life gave him even more reason to succeed. After falling in love with a brilliant nurse practitioner living in Palo Alto, Tchukon knew he had to raise the bar to entice her to join him in the mountains. So he scaled his Airbnb portfolio, refined his business, and—within six months—welcomed her to Mariposa. A year later, they celebrated the birth of their first child and the beginning of a new chapter together.
As friends from the Bay Area took notice of his success, they began asking for help investing in short-term rentals of their own. That’s when Tchukon earned his real estate license and started finding “hidden gems” for clients who wanted to build wealth and freedom through vacation rentals. Over the years, he’s developed a sharp eye for identifying properties with strong income potential and high guest appeal.
Today, Tchukon guides clients through every step of the investment journey—from finding the perfect property to navigating the permitting process and preparing the home for guests. His wife, Carolyn, now plays a key role in the process as well, assisting buyers with securing their short-term rental certificates and, when desired, offering expert property management services.
When you work with Tchukon, you’re not just hiring a REALTOR®—you’re gaining a full-service partner with a deep understanding of what makes short-term rentals profitable, sustainable, and joyful to own. Whether you’re new to the space or ready to expand your portfolio, he’s committed to helping you succeed.
When you expect dedication and professionalism during your Real Estate transactions, call upon me. You deserve a highly qualified REALTOR® to guide you through this very involved process. My commitment to you and your family is to build a long-term relationship; I would like to be your REALTOR® for life. If you or someone you know is about to engage in a Real Estate transaction, please consider me.