Lee Lin

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A Distant Light

April 7, 2020

Today Evan mentioned he sees a light at the end of the tunnel, regarding the virus-related lock-down that has crippled so many businesses, including real estate brokerages. It's been a long, dark tunnel so far, with many people dealt...

Quarantine

Grand Central Tech Ghost Town

April 2, 2020

Today, real estate showings became an essential service, as is our business of supporting NYC rental showings through RentHop. Perhaps it was an April Fool's joke with a few firms still pushing for virtual tours only. We have that...

Fun

Updates Versus Radio Silence: How Not To Die

March 31, 2020

Just before the Covid-19 realities forced everyone to stay-at-home, I was having tea with one of RentHop's long-time angel investors. Fortunately, for us, we don't have real board meetings, so I try to do individual syncs as often as...

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Hand Shake Replacement: Elbow Bump, Fist Bump, Or Wave?

March 27, 2020

Over a decade ago, founder of TechCrunch Mike Arrington ranted about why we should all stop shaking hands as a ritual in all things business and social. He cited all the germs and unhealthy reasons we shouldn't do it,...

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Fines For Breaking Home Quarantine: One MILLION Dollars

March 26, 2020

As of March 26 2020, almost everyone living in an urban city is under some type of stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order. Even if you are not, you probably shouldn't be wandering around outside other essential errands and solo exercise. Penalties...

Entrepreneurship

AirBnb Cancellation Policy And Arbitrage Collapse?

March 14, 2020

Absolutely brutal... but it is the right thing to do. No guest should need to worry about traveling just to prevent a forfeiture of their deposits. No host should compel a guest to take health risks, or be forced...

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Work From Home Jobs and How To Make Wealth

March 11, 2020

As we write this, companies, universities, and startups alike are mandating new and uncharted work from home policies. MIT's decision to send thousands of undergraduates packing is the top discussion on Hacker News. Nearby Harvard Business School will begin...

Fun

Costco Sampling Buffet Ending?

March 10, 2020

Back in my Redmond and Seattle days, there was a Costco in nearby Kirkland. In fact, it might be one of the first original Costco's, hence the Kirkland brand. Free Samples! From FoodBeast Yes, sometimes it was important to load up on...

Entrepreneurship

Will Airbnb Delay Their IPO Due To Coronavirus?

March 6, 2020

Everyone anticipated a big IPO from Airbnb this year. They are the most successful and widely recognized Y Combinator alum, and have had the luxury of staying private while fueling incredible growth. They raised big rounds along the way,...

Investing

Is A Fixed Rate or ARM Mortgage Better in 2020?

February 26, 2020

Here is an age old discussion that should have no correct answer. In 2020, whether you are purchasing or refinancing, do you want to lock in record low fixed rate mortgages, or go for the one of those 5/1...

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About Me

Lee is a data geek from MIT who spent years at quantitative hedge funds cranking out models to explain and predict financial markets. Real estate has always been a big part of Lee's life. He grew up helping out at his parents' Jersey Shore motels, became a landlord his first year out of college, analyzed mortgages on a fixed-income trading desk, and acquired a New York real estate license. At RentHop, he combines his nerd talents and real estate knowledge to constantly tweak the secret HopScore. He currently lives near Bryant Park and his favorite restaurant was Cafe Zaiya (now known as Tomiz).

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