Investor Spotlight: Christine and Tom Hulick

Investors Tom and Christine Hulick share a life that seems meant to be. They first met in middle school, but as they grew up, graduated, and started careers and families, their lives took them in different directions, and they lost touch over the years. That changed during the early days of the pandemic.

As people adjusted to a new normal and temporary changes to daily lives in 2020, the couple reconnected and soon fell in love. They got married in 2024.

Today, they make their home in Sierra Madre, California, “with four cats and one Labradoodle dog.” They share four daughters between the ages of 22 and 24. And they enjoy traveling together — with family, friends, or just the two of them — to beautiful destinations within the U.S. and abroad.

Christine works as a realtor, helping people in the LA area find their perfect homes. Tom owns a wealth management company with offices on both coasts and often travels for work, with Christine accompanying him when she can. Together, they also make it a priority to travel several times a year for fun and adventure.

Finding Equity Estates

When asked how they found Equity Estates and decided to invest, Christine shared that friends who were already investors inspired them. 

“Our good friends turned us on to Equity Estates,” she said, “and we saw how much fun they were having.” 

The Hulick’s’ first Equity Estates trip was to Anguilla — a happy memory for both of them.  

“We decided last minute to escape and found the Caribbean island open,” said Christine. “We got on the plane the next day! It was one of the best trips we’ve had so far. We found (reggae star) Bankie Banx’s private club and met him in person, ate local food on a pristine white beach and swam in the warm water. The house was very peaceful, on a rocky point, and we sat and listened to the waves while sitting in the Jacuzzi.” 

That first trip set the stage for other unforgettable vacations that followed, including a special stay in the Equity Estates property on Maui for their honeymoon. 

Travel for Work and Fun

Now that they can vacation in Equity Estates homes, the Hulicks say they have been traveling more often and stretching their destinations beyond their usual spots. 

“Tom travels quite a bit for work, and when I can, I like to go with him,” Christine said. “We enjoy seeing new cities, trying new food, and spending time with locals. The last few trips with Equity Estates have been spent with family and good friends. Aside from work travel, we take at least six trips a year.” 

Wherever they go, they look for activities that get them out and explore. “We’re both focused on health and fitness,” said Tom, “so we always factor that in whether it’s long walks, time in the water, sports, hiking, etc.” 

They also like the cultural aspects of travel, Christine explained, so finding historical museums, art museums and galleries, trying delicious restaurants, and discovering local favorites are top of their list when working with the Equity Estates team to plan their vacation itineraries. 

Favorite Places and Features

With all of the benefits, the variety of homes and destinations, and excellent service that comes with their Equity Estates investment, Christine said that one thing they particularly appreciate is how nice the homes are.  

“What I like about the properties is that they are always clean and updated. They’re places we would choose otherwise, but they have already been carefully selected,” she said. 

“They feel at home and are very comfortable,” Tom added. “There’s always enough space for any configuration of friends or family. And it’s nice to have a local host helping, giving suggestions.” 

As far as favorite places and vacations, they say it’s difficult to choose just one. 

“They are all very memorable,” they said, though one group getaway came to mind. “Our last trip to Tuscany was our first time with a group of friends we have known since our teens. We had a lot of fun catching up and creating new memories and introducing our friends to one another.” 

Recent Trips

Over the last year, Christine and Tom have taken two more vacations that really stand out. The first was a stay on Big Island. Though they’d both been to the island many times and had toured the Equity Estates property the last time they were there, this trip was extra special because they were celebrating Tom’s birthday. 

“We stayed in two separate properties — Hali Hapuna and Kohala Coast,” Christine shared. “Hali Hapuna was new and had incredible sunsets. Kohala coast had a golf cart to the beach, which was perfect for lunch, cocktails, and snorkeling.”  

“In both places, we enjoyed walking to the beach and spending time at the resort beaches,” she continued. “There were plenty of restaurants to try, both fine dining and casual on the beach. CanoeHouse is a favorite.” 

Their second amazing trip of the past year was to London.  

“It was spectacular!” Christine said. “We had terrific hosts, and the homes were located in the best parts of the city.” 

Plan for Future Trips

Tom and Christine are happy with the investment they’ve made and say they are looking forward to exploring more of the destinations and homes in the Equity Estates portfolio in years to come.  

They already have plans to vacation in Napa and Cabo within the next year, with additional trips (to new places, as well as revisiting favorite locations) after that. 

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