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Michelle marion, founder 

Michelle Marion is the founder of MK Residential Partners, a real estate investment and property management company.


During her extensive career in this competitive industry, she has a proven track record of delivering impeccable results across North and South Carolina, over 10,000+ units and with nationally recognized, regional and locally owned and operated organizations, to include all asset types and countless value-add projects.


While the passion that drives her to outperform competitors and repeatedly bringing low performing properties to their peak performance is the thrill of the challenge; it is also the opportunity to have lead and/or mentored over 115 others, thus far, into becoming successful in their careers.


Michelle loves to spend time with her family traveling, specifically St. John, USVI, and volunteering or serving on various committees to assist in advocating for the rapid changes within the Real Estate and Property Management industries.


She currently volunteers with Shelter to Shutters in an effort to assist individuals that have found themselves situationally homeless find employment and affordable housing.


Michelle is a member of Upstate Carolina Real Estate Investors Association (UCREIA); Western North Carolina Investors Association (WNCREIA) and has also served on numerous service committees within the Upper State Apartment Association; served on the 2019 Next Gen committee with the National Apartment Association (NAA); Vice President of the Western North Carolina Apartment Association and has received multiple nominations and awards. 

Ken marion, Co-founder

Ken Marion is the co-founder of MK Residential Partners. 


At a young age he had a keen ability and mindset to take under-performing businesses and make them profitable. As his career progressed and his entrepreneurial spirit grew, Ken became the founder of Marion United, LLC and several other successful businesses. 


He is the proud father of two children and two step-children. He can be found deep-sea fishing, kayaking Lake Jocassee, snorkeling in the Virgin Islands or volunteering at his church. 


Ken is a member of Upstate Carolina Real Estate Investors Association (UCREIA); Western North Carolina Investors Association (WNCREIA) and has served several organizations to include Business Networking International (BNI).



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