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Posted: June 27, 2013
Professional Profile: Tom Cafarella 2013
Name: Tom Cafarella, CPA
Title: Acquisitions & Capital
Company: Ocean City Development
Location: Wakefield, MA
Birthplace: Revere, MA
Family: Wife, Diana & 3 month old daughter, Kate
Education: University of MA Boston
First job outside of real estate: Central Cycle: bicycle assembly
First job in real estate or allied field : 8 years as real estate agent
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We buy, renovate, and resell single family properties in Massachusetts
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I work 24/7 so whenever I get some time I enjoy relaxing and spending it with my family.
Favorite book or author: "Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Favorite movie: The series of Rocky movies
Last song you downloaded? Metallica
One word to describe your work environment: Busy
Rules to live by in business: Hard work and help others achieve their goals and that will help you to achieve yours.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My Grandfather so he could see what we have accomplished.
What is your dream job? I have my dream job in real estate its what I enjoy
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