Keith Olsen (1952) was born Colorado and graduated from the University of Denver. He spent eighteen years in the newspaper business. He has been a real estate broker and investor since the mid-1980's. His book, "Absolutely the Best Career Exit Strategy," has been a success since its publication in 2008. The book offers insights into residential real estate investment gained from six years of working with investors across the US.His first novel, "Aspen's Indigo Twilight" (Solstice Publishing, 2012) was a quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Olsen is an active outdoorsman, enjoys kayaking and tennis, and has traveled extensively.