Meet The Team
John Monday
CEO
John Monday was born and raised in Orange County, California, and joined the Marine Corps at 18. He served four years, including a station in Okinawa, Japan, where he met his wife, who was also serving. They have been married for nearly twenty years and have two children, Cambria and Odin.
After earning an associate degree in Fire Science Management, John built a 15–year career as a firefighter paramedic at Camp Pendleton. During that time he met his business partner, Michael Flora, and the two went on to establish Stars and Stripes Real Estate. John later completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Management as well as a digital marketing bootcamp through UC Berkeley.
In 2022, he stepped away from the fire department to focus fully on the company and to create more opportunities to help homeowners throughout Southern California. Outside of work, John enjoys playing basketball, birdwatching with his wife, and participating in local community activities.
Mike Flora
COO
Mike Flora was born and raised in Fresno, California, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at 19, serving four years. After completing his service, he pursued a career in emergency medical services, earning his EMT and Paramedic licenses. He went on to serve 16 years as a paramedic firefighter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
During his time as a firefighter, Mike co-founded Stars and Stripes Real Estate with his business partner, John Monday. Their goal was to give Southern California homeowners a fast and stress-free way to sell their homes for cash. As the company grew, Mike eventually left the fire department to focus fully on the business and to spend more time with his family.
Mike has been married to his wife, Michele, for 12 years, and they have two children, Brody and Skyler. They currently live in Temecula, California. In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, being with family, and supporting local youth sports programs.
Who We Are
Stars and Stripes Real Estate is a veteran-owned and first responder-owned home buying company based in Temecula, California. We help homeowners sell houses across Southern California, including nearby markets like Menifee, Murrieta, Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto, Sun City, and other Inland Empire communities.
Our company was built on service, honesty, and clear communication. Those values come from our backgrounds as United States Marine Corps veterans, first responders, and family members who understand that selling a house is not always simple. Many homeowners contact us because they are dealing with repairs, a difficult tenant situation, an inherited home, foreclosure pressure, divorce, probate, relocation, or a property they no longer want to manage.
As local cash home buyers based in Temecula, we focus on giving homeowners a direct option when the traditional listing process does not fit. If you need to sell my house fast, you should not have to spend more money on repairs, clean out the entire property, host open houses, or wait on buyer financing just to understand your options.
A Temecula-Based Team That Buys Houses Across Southern California
Being based in Temecula matters because we understand the local markets we serve. A homeowner in Temecula may be facing a different situation than someone selling a house in Menifee, Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto, or another Southern California community. Some homes are newer but tied to a fast move. Others are older properties with deferred maintenance, inherited belongings, tenant wear, or repairs that make listing more difficult.
When we say we buy houses, we mean we buy homes in many conditions and situations. The property does not need to be updated, empty, or show-ready before you reach out. We review the house as it sits, talk through your timeline, and explain what a cash offer could look like so you can compare it with your other options.
What Homeowners Can Expect From Us
Our goal is to make the process clear from the beginning. We are not here to pressure you into a decision. We are here to help you understand whether a direct sale makes sense for your property, your timeline, and your goals. Some homeowners decide a traditional listing is better. Others choose to sell directly because they want a simpler sale without repairs, commissions, showings, or long delays.
If a fast, as-is sale would help you move forward, Stars and Stripes Real Estate can walk you through the next step. You can request a no-obligation cash offer, review the details, and decide if selling directly is the right fit.