At the start of her career, Ila began as a property manager among a team of 4 others managing more than 300 units across southern California. Simultaneously she obtained her Real Estate License, a degree in Sociology from California State University Long Beach, and a minor in both Business and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. For 2 years, Ila worked closely with homeowners and real estate professionals helping them maximize their investments and avoid the threats of discount buyers and/or foreclosure. In 2021 alone, she led a team to close more than $80m in transaction volume across numerous states, with a laser focus on value-add services for the American homeowner. Ila’s free-time includes serving apartment communities across Los Angeles, and in the non-profit housing space dedicated to solving housing insecurity.