From Crushing Debt to Renting Out Billy Joel’s Former Estate—How Ben Chester Turned It All Around

by Garrett Brown

Name Ben Chester Location New York City Occupation Tech sales and real estate investor Assets Eight properties, three short-term rentals (including Billy Joel’s former Hudson River estate) Investment strategy Short-term […]

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