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Shay Zach 2012

Name: Shay Zach Title: Managing Partner Company: Itzhaki Properties Location: SoHo, Manhattan Birthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel Family: Married, living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn College: Some college mostly continuing education @ NYU Real Estate Institute First job outside of real estate: Security officer in Berlin Jewish Community First job in real estate or allied field: Acquisition specialist for a Queens-based development company. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Brokerage is a rewarding way of life, I love the rollercoaster excitement of making deals, I don't intend to do anything else but brokerage in the near future. Hobbies: Traveling, photography, languages, and exploring other cultures. Favorite book: "Tai Pan Series" (Noble House, Shogun, Tai Pan) Favorite movie: "The Usual Suspects" Keys to success: Persistence, and starting to work on a deal again when it is considered dead. Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Moshe Dayan If you had to choose another vocation, what would it be? Run a B&B @ the Golan Heights, or be a travel guide.
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