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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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