Pinpointe Unfiltered

In this episode of Pinpoint Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh sit down with Ramiro Roballos, Co-Founder & CEO of Tukki, an immigration platform helping individuals and companies navigate the U.S. immigration process with a human-first approach. Together, they dive into why technology should support people - not replace them - what founders often get wrong about customer experience, and how immigrati...

Is New York City still the best place to build a business, grow your career, and create opportunities? In Episode 33 of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel Fiegler and Josh Hernandez sit down with Irina Constantin, Co-Founder and CEO of Vaunt, a proptech company that expanded from Romania to New York City. What started as a conversation about real estate technology quickly turned into a deeper discussion...

In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , Rachel and Josh are once again joined by Neima Beizai, Founder & CEO of Your Opportunity Co., to break down the real cost of hiring - and it’s way bigger than most companies realize. What starts as a casual convo quickly turns into a deep dive into: - How a single bad hire can cost hundreds of thousands (or more) - Why failed relocations can lead to $7...

What does it really feel like to start over in a new country? In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , we sit down with Ines Illarramendi , founder & CEO of Oyster - an app designed to help people navigate the complexities of relocating and building a life in a new place. After moving to the U.S. over a decade ago, Ines experienced firsthand what millions go through: confusion, isolation, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Neima Beizai, founder of Your Opportunity Co, to explore how companies in NYC can hire smarter and faster. Neima shares insights from his experience building innovative hiring assessments that identify top talent quickly—without relying solely on resumes. We cover:- How speed to signal can give organizations a competitive edge- Why AI interviews and video applicat...

Finding an apartment in NYC isn’t just hard - it’s psychological. In this episode of Pinpoint Unfiltered, Pinpointe Group’s Rachel Fiegler sits down with senior broker Al Bundonis (Pinpointe Group) and agent Joe Rosati for a live training-style conversation on what actually works in NYC real estate. They break down real-world sales tactics brokers use every day - not the sleazy kind, but the ones...

What actually happens behind the scenes at a top NYC real estate brokerage? In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , Pinpointe Group Senior Agent Al Bundonis runs a live training session with Joe Rosati , a newer agent on the team. Founders Rachel Fiegler and Josh Hernandez jump in to add real-world context from years of NYC rental experience. This isn’t theory or hype. It’s a real teaching sessi...

NYC real estate has plenty of tech — but not enough communication. In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , we talk with Ryan Elazari (PropTech founder, Baruch adjunct professor, and NYC real estate operator) about why technology alone doesn’t fix broken systems, how property management apps fail without human buy-in, and why competition and relationships still drive better outcomes. A grounded,...

Why do so many founders relocate to NYC — even from thriving tech hubs abroad? In this episode, Rachel and Josh talk with a CEO who moved his family and his company’s go-to-market engine from Tel Aviv to New York. He breaks down what founders actually care about: being close to customers, operating in the right time zone, hiring talent that’s wired for sales and GTM, and why NYC’s density and acce...

Relocating to New York for work sounds exciting—until you’re jet-lagged in Little Italy, living above the San Gennaro festival, trying to open a U.S. bank account without an address. In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , we sit down with Madelon , a marketing manager who moved from London to NYC through Amazon’s corporate relocation program. She shares exactly what the process looked like: tem...

In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , Rachel and Josh sit down with Tom DeRose, co-founder and CEO of Panda Guarantee—the new third-party guarantor making serious waves in the NYC rental market. Tired of overpriced guarantor fees, endless documentation, and getting ghosted by support teams? Yeah, so was Tom. Tom shares how his own frustration as a student renter led him to launch Panda: a fast...

Corporate housing isn’t just Airbnb with longer leases — it’s the infrastructure that keeps New York City running. In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , Rachel and Josh talk with Gary Brown, Co-Founder of Furnished Quarters , about how he and his brother built one of the largest corporate-housing companies in the country. They cover everything from how landlords benefit from long-term furnishe...

In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered , Rachel and Josh sit down with Amy Quan , co-founder of Brderless , a founder-focused community built on tactical knowledge and real connections. Amy shares how momentum beats perfection, why curation matters more than traditional networking, and how consistency compounds into results. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for the “perfect moment” to start — th...

Buying or selling in NYC isn’t a solo sport — it’s a team effort. In this episode, Rachel and Josh sit down with Danielle Volpe (VP at New World Title ) and Joe Hladki , aka The Life Attorney of Lackey Law Group , to break down who really makes your deal happen. From title insurance and legal riders to pre-approvals and lender timing, this crew explains how agents, attorneys, lenders, and title re...

We sat down with mortgage broker Allie Abbatiello of Quintessential Mortgage Group to talk about what’s really moving the needle for NYC buyers. From the power of consistent social media to why mortgage pre-approvals are your first step, Allie breaks down rates in the high 5s, FHA 203K renovation loans, and how to frame bidding wars in dollars that actually make sense. If you’re buying in NYC—or j...

Starting a business looks glamorous from the outside—but the reality is messy, hilarious, and full of lessons you don’t learn in school. In this episode, Rachel and Josh from Pinpointe Group sit down with Taylor Ouellette and Jordan Winston, co-founders of Not Your Dad’s Media, to compare notes on the real founder struggles: bad clients, co-founder dynamics, launching before you’re “ready,” and pr...

Relocating to NYC for work sounds glamorous—until reality hits. From sticker-shock move-in costs to missing credit history, the process can turn into chaos fast. In this episode, we break down how NYC rentals actually work, the real timeline you need to follow, and why lump-sum relocation stipends don’t solve housing hurdles. Whether you’re a new hire moving to the city or an employer trying to br...

It’s been almost two months since NYC’s FARE Act went into effect—and the results aren’t looking great. Rents are hitting record highs, inventory is shrinking, and frustrated renters are ghosting brokers over paperwork they legally have to sign. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the rental market right now: who’s winning, who’s losing, and how this law may be making the hou...

Three neighborhoods, three completely different vibes. In this episode, Rachel and Josh break down Washington Heights, the West Village, and the Financial District — covering everything from rent prices and architecture to commute options, noise levels, and what it actually feels like to live there. If you're wondering which Manhattan neighborhood might be right for you, this is a must-listen.

Lost keys, frozen lockboxes, and supers who ghost after 3 p.m.—sound familiar? In this no-BS sit-down, Rachel and Josh grill real-estate prodigy Madelyn Felix , founder of Tenant Guided Tours , on her financed smart-lock platform that lets renters self-tour while landlords slash vacancy days. We dig into Madelyn’s jump from teenage agent to 12-unit investor, why outdated key chains bleed profit, a...

In this episode of Pinpoint Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh discuss essential tips for first-time home buyers, including navigating online listings, understanding the differences between co-ops and condos, and the importance of building a reliable real estate team. They emphasize the emotional aspects of buying a home, the necessity of proper financing, and the strategies for effective negotiation. Th...

It’s been one week since the FARE Act went into effect — and renters are already feeling it. Rents are up, listings are disappearing, and confusion is everywhere. In this episode, Rachel and Josh break down the early fallout: why over 1,000 listings vanished overnight, how the average rent jumped nearly $500, and what this all means for brokers and renters. They’ll also explain what’s actually cha...

Everyone talks about Manhattan and Brooklyn — but Queens is having a moment. In this episode, Rachel and Josh break down three of the borough’s most popular (and wildly different) neighborhoods: Astoria, Long Island City, and Ridgewood. From skyline views and luxury high-rises to old-school bakeries and pre-war gems, Queens offers space, culture, and real value — if you know where to look. As alwa...

It’s been 3 years since we launched Pinpointe Group — a boutique NYC real estate brokerage built on honesty, hustle, and doing things differently. In this episode, Rachel and Josh reflect on the wild ride of starting a business in one of the most competitive industries (and cities) in the world. From day-one doubts to major wins, broker drama to rent law curveballs, this is the real story of what...

Think brokers have it easy in the NYC rental market? Think again. In this episode, Rachel and Josh break down the most frustrating renter pain points — the ones we’ve lived ourselves and the ones we help our clients navigate every day. From outdated approval standards to credit score nightmares and the impact of the 2019 rent law, we’re talking about what it’s like to be a renter and how we help p...