The Man Behind NYC’s Top Real Estate Rental Firm: Anthony Lolli

By Yitzi Weiner and Casmin Wisner

“I noticed that fellow landlords and colleagues in the industry were very interested in selling properties, but when it came down to rentals, no one was focused on that aspect of it. So I decided to focus on the niche of renting apartments, not only for myself but for landlords and management companies.”

We have all heard the expression “It doesn’t matter where you came from, all that matters is where you’re going.” Anthony Lolli epitomizes that mantra as the Founder and CEO of Rapid Realty, one of NYC’s top real estate brokerages. Growing up poor in Brooklyn, Anthony came from humble beginnings, working his way to become one of the top real estate moguls in NYC.

Since the day they opened their doors in 1988, Rapid Realty has expanded to 40 offices nation-wide, and has been named the top rental firm in New York City. Lolli fiercely chased his dream and proved to us that there is no substitute for hard work. He became a millionaire at the young age of 21. Lolli also recently released his newest book, The Heart of the Deal, on how to invest and negotiate…