Erik is a successful, popular and charismatic real estate and finance entrepreneur who, starting at age 21, turned an initial investment of $30,000 into four companies in the real estate and finance sector known as the REMI Companies. He learned the business on his own, worked hard, and kept consistent to his vision. His hands-on approach and relentless dedication over the last 17 years has helped realize hundreds of millions of dollars in business for his companies and 200 employees. His unique story of learning his industry and becoming a first generation real estate and finance entrepreneur has attracted interest from CNN, Univision, The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and local New York news and radio stations. His story is inspiring and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge in an effort to help others improve.

But he is not all business! He is an epicurean, world traveler, artist and an enthusiast for life. He is known for his character, has been called a visionary, and he is currently authoring two books.