Our Team

Kaila Appleman

CO-Owner

Kaila brings the structure of a corporate background, the drive of an entrepreneur, and years of hands-on experience navigating creative single-family and commercial real estate transactions.

She’s known for seeing what’s coming before it becomes a problem, asking the right questions, and keeping communication, people, and moving pieces aligned.

Kaila believes transaction coordination goes far beyond paperwork. It’s about thinking ahead, solving problems, and keeping deals moving.

At The TC Collective, Kaila helps lead the company alongside Khala, with a focus on strong systems, client experience, team development, and growth, while continuing to support complex transactions at a high level.

At home, Kaila is a wife and mom of two, usually chasing her two littles, soaking up family time, and building a life that leaves room for both big goals and real life.

Khala McHenry

Co-owner

With more than a decade in real estate, Khala McHenry has built her career from the ground up—working as a Realtor, investor, Top Tier Certified Transaction Coordinator, and now co-owner of The TC Collective.

Her experience on both sides of the table gives her a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to turn a contract into a successful closing. As an investor herself, Khala understands the moving pieces, the challenges, and the importance of having the right people and processes in place to keep a deal on track.

She’s passionate about helping investors move from contract to closing with confidence—bringing proactive communication, attention to detail, and an entrepreneurial mindset to every transaction.

When she’s not immersed in real estate, Khala enjoys staying active, getting lost in a good book and spending time with family and her Goldendoodle.

Amanda Marshall

Transaction Coordinator

Before transitioning into the creative real estate space, Amanda spent 6 years building a foundation in traditional real estate. She spent 2 years in commercial transactions and is currently a licensed realtor in California. Amanda has served as a transaction coordinator for the past 4 years—3 in traditional and one focused solely on creative finance.


Amanda brings a deep understanding of the full transaction process and a passion for supporting investors through complex deals. Outside of work, she stays busy with her three kids and enjoys fitness, family time, and cultivating strong relationships.

Kristen Thompson

Transaction Coordinator

With over 11 years of experience in the real estate industry, Kristen specializes in supporting investors and navigating creative deals from contract to close. She brings a well-rounded perspective that helps anticipate challenges and keep deals moving forward.

Driven by a passion for real estate, connecting with people and a creative approach to problem-solving, she enjoys finding solutions and being a reliable partner in every transaction. She is also a licensed Realtor in Washington State.

Outside of real estate, she’s spending time with her kids, enjoying a good book, and building a tech company. 

Alissa Cerrato

Transaction Coordinator

Alissa started investing in real estate 5 years ago, she has owned and operated her own business, and managed teams of over 100 people in her healthcare career. Alissa brings a builder's mindset to every transaction, and her varied experience has shaped how she approaches deadlines, details, and keeping deals on track.

What drives her is simple, she loves the puzzle of a deal coming together and the people on the other side of it. That combination of hands-on business experience and genuine care for the process makes her a steady, dependable partner from contract to close.

Outside of work, Alissa is usually outdoors with her border collie, riding her horse, or growing her own real estate portfolio.

How We Can Help You

TC’s have the ultimate network!

Our services go WAY beyond helping with paperwork. The relationships

you are able to leverage by working with us could make the difference

between a deal that closes, and one that doesn’t.

We are Top Tier Certified.

We are certified by one of the top Creative Transaction Coordination Education Platforms in the country.

We Streamline

  • Contract Review

  • Opening Escrow

  • Monitoring Dates

  • Title Report Review

  • Additional Assistance

  • Loan Servicing

  • Accountability

We Communicate

  • With Sellers

  • With Buyers

  • With Attorneys

  • With Title & Escrow

  • With Loan Servicers

  • Real Estate Agents

  • Lenders

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Working with a transaction coordinator can save you a significant amount of time that you can divert to capturing your next investment opportunity.

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