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Posted: May 6, 2009
Shirley Ju 2009
Name: Shirley Ju
Title: President and founder
Company: 1031 Investment Solutions
Location: Natick, Mass.
Birthplace: Fall River, Mass.
Family: Husband Chet, children Eric, Nicole and Mitchell
College: University of Massachusetts - BA in Political Science; Simmons College - Masters in Information Services
First job outside of 1031: Librarian at a community college
First job in 1031 or allied field: Wholesaler for Argus Realty
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We assist the investor in the identification and closing of a suitable tenant-in-common 1031 Exchange replacement property. We also employ a full time investor services staff that assists in the documentation process. I also give lectures on the different aspects of the 1031 process, working closely with accommodators and have been in the business since 2002.
Hobbies: Make jewelry, gardening, travel
Favorite book: "Summer of My German Soldier" by Betty Greene
Favorite movie: "Forrest Gump"
Key to success: Be Honest
If you were forced to choose another vocation, what would it be? Medical doctor
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