Professional Profile: Michael Lee 2015
Michael Lee - 2015Name: Michael Lee - 2015
Title: Partner
Company: HKS Capital Partners LLC
Location: New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Riverhead, N.Y.
Education: Cornell University
First job outside of real estate: My family’s organic vegetable farm in Suffolk County
First job in real estate or allied field: HKS Capital
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I originate transactions for HKS Capital. I also manage our internal workings with the other partners – managing brokerage teams, marketing, operations, etc. Right now we are actively looking to hire new talent and grow the business over the next 12 months.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Renzo Gracie’s Academy. It’s an incredibly humbling and rewarding discipline. It’s the equivalent to playing chess - with consequences. Nothing is given, everything is earned.
Favorite book or author: Any real estate publication.
Favorite movie: “Interstellar”
Last song you downloaded? Big Wild - “Aftergold”
One word to describe your work environment: Competitive.
Rules to live by in business: Your reputation is everything in this business. Manage expectations properly, be honest, and work hard.