REI167: The Art of Real Estate Development w/ Asi Cymbal

Patrick Donley talks with Asi Cymbal about the inspiration his mother provided watching her lift the family’s fortunes through real estate, what he learned from a $20,000 per year job with mixed-used pioneer Howard Jacobs, how he broke into development in both New York and Miami, how the downturn of 2008 provided an opportunity that changed his life, what early retirement was like and why he choose to return to the world of real estate development.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - Why his mom is one of his real estate investment heroes. 07:45 -What his early inspirations were for pursuing a real estate career? 07:45 - Why he chose to go to law school. 08:59 - How he found an incredible mentor at a $20,000 per year job. 11:06 - What it was like breaking into development in New York City. 15:19 - How he made the transition from NYC to Miami. 19:03 - How the 2008 Great Financial Crisis provided the opportunity that allowed him to retire. 54:25 - What retirement was like and why he choose to come back to start his current company. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green.

Related Episode: Listen to REI155: Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur w/ Moses Kagan, or watch the video.

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