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Uncontested Investing Podcast - October 13, 2026
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Ashley Reidy Quinn, co-founder of the Asset Advisory Team, joins Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen to discuss her path into real estate and the people-first approach that shapes her business. Ashley shares how an early interest sparked by her mother led to a career in New York City real estate, why her psychology background remains central to working with clients, and how trust and accurate data help move transactions forward. She also discusses winning Rental Deal of the Year, handling unexpected problems, stress testing investment properties, knowing when to say no to unrealistic expectations, working across multiple markets, building a strong team, and maintaining perspective through family, reading, and celebrating accomplishments.
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Episode Highlights [00:00:00] Introducing Ashley Reidy Quinn and the Asset Advisory Team [00:00:40] How Ashley’s mother sparked her early interest in real estate [00:02:12] Applying a psychology background to a career in real estate [00:02:53] Why problem solving and managing people are central to transactions [00:04:15] Winning Rental Deal of the Year during Ashley’s first year in the industry [00:05:48] Why building supers can be critical resources in New York City real estate [00:06:40] Managing client trust through a complicated rental transaction [00:07:42] Ashley’s belief that real estate is driven by psychology, emotion, and trust [00:10:24] How investor behavior and expectations have changed over time [00:11:19] Working with attorneys to understand changing New York housing policies [00:13:02] The behind-the-scenes work required to serve high-end rental clients [00:15:33] Consistency, client service, and perspective as drivers throughout Ashley’s career [00:18:15] Using accurate pricing data to support listings and long-term client relationships [00:20:24] Learning when to say no to unrealistic seller expectations [00:21:53] Stress testing New York City investment properties before acquisition [00:25:21] The opportunities and challenges involved in commercial-to-residential conversions [00:27:13] Adjusting the approach for New York City, Westchester, the Hamptons, and Long Island clients [00:29:21] “Comparison is the thief of joy” and learning to recognize accomplishments [00:31:21] Keeping the client’s priorities first during negotiations [00:33:10] Getting comfortable with uncomfortable situations early in a real estate career [00:33:52] Presenting listings accurately and remaining accessible to buyers and tenants [00:35:23] Selling the building, neighborhood, or lifestyle when the unit itself is less distinctive [00:36:44] Building investor confidence through trusted advisors, preparation, and regular check-ins [00:38:08] Building the Asset Advisory Team and learning when to delegate [00:40:05] Serving international clients across multiple time zones [00:40:52] Reading and family time as ways Ashley resets outside of work [00:43:08] Closing remarks and resources for the Uncontested Investing audience |
Quotables “It's just remembering that the client is always first. In New York City, our business is so data-driven. We have the numbers.” — Ashley Reidy Quinn [00:07:42] “In this industry, the highs are really high. There are a lot of great wins, but the lows are really low.” — Ashley Reidy Quinn [00:15:33] “...There’s so many parts in the transaction that can just go astray and can result in a deal not getting closed.” — Ashley Reidy Quinn [00:32:06] Connect with Us! Questions about the episode? Email podcast@rcncapital.com or visit https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast and https://rei-ink.com/ Follow us on social media! REI INK Magazine on LinkedIn: RCN Capital on Instagram: |
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