Jacobs P.C.

Jacobs P.C. Award-winning Attorney
Jacobs PC—commercial litigation, restructuring, real estate, bankruptcy firm solving intricate, high-profile legal issues. Jacobs P.C.

is a prestigious business law firm based in New York City, offering comprehensive legal services, representation, and counsel to businesses navigating legal and financial challenges. With over a century of combined experience, the members of its team serve companies in a multitude of industries, including cannabis, construction, entrepreneur rescue, financial services, healthcare, professional ser

vices, real estate, technology, and startups. is renowned for its proactive approach to litigation and steadfast commitment to helping businesses regain control and confront complex legal obstacles head-on. Upholding integrity and diligence, Jacobs P.C. embodies their slogan of "confront the impossible.

06/02/2026

Who should control housing - private owners or public institutions?

In this conversation, Bob Knakal and Leo Jacobs discuss the growing debate around housing policy, government involvement, and the future of multifamily real estate in New York City.

The discussion explores:

public vs private housing management
affordability challenges
maintenance and operating costs
and how policy decisions shape long-term housing supply

One key theme stands out:
housing is no longer just a real estate conversation - it’s increasingly becoming a discussion about economics, policy, and control.

A thoughtful exchange on one of the most important issues facing cities today.

05/28/2026

Can housing remain affordable if operating costs keep rising?

In this conversation, Bob Knakal and Leo Jacobs discuss one of the biggest tensions in today’s multifamily market:
the balance between affordability, ownership, and long-term sustainability.

As expenses continue to increase, property owners, developers, and policymakers are all facing difficult questions:

How do buildings remain financially viable?
Who should control housing supply?
And how do cities encourage both affordability and maintenance?

One key takeaway from this discussion:
Real estate economics ultimately depends on whether revenue can support the long-term operation of a property.

A thoughtful conversation on housing policy, development, and the future of multifamily real estate.

05/27/2026

Success rarely happens in one big moment.

For Diego Hodara, growth came through small wins stacked over time:

learning new skills
improving ex*****on
taking calculated risks
and continuing to move forward

“You don’t always need the home run. Sometimes the single is enough to keep advancing.”

From starting with a two-family house to building a large real estate platform, the journey was built step by step - not overnight.

The biggest progress often comes from consistency, patience, and momentum.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.

05/18/2026

Volatility changes the way you think.

For Diego Hodara, experiencing financial instability early in life shaped how he approaches business, investing, and risk today.

Instead of avoiding uncertainty, he learned how to:
stay flexible
adapt quickly
structure deals more carefully
and think long term during difficult markets

One important lesson:
risk can’t always be eliminated - but it can be managed.

Experience in challenging environments often creates a different level of resilience and decision-making.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.


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05/15/2026

Not every unpaid invoice comes from bad intentions.
Sometimes it comes from financial pressure that keeps compounding.

In this conversation, Diego Hodara reflects on a difficult lesson from development and construction: even good operators can end up in distressed situations when costs rise, payments slow down, and cash flow disappears.

The experience changed how he thinks about:

collateral
risk management
financial structure
and protecting projects during uncertainty

In real estate and construction, one delay can impact everyone downstream.
That’s why understanding financial pressure matters just as much as understanding the deal itself.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.


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05/14/2026

The best investors don’t just lend money.
They understand the process behind the project.

In this conversation, Diego Hodara explains why experience in development, construction, and underwriting matters before funding a deal.

Sometimes the most valuable advice isn’t “yes.”
It’s helping someone avoid a costly mistake before construction even begins.

From mentoring emerging developers to identifying risks early, this episode highlights the importance of combining vision with real operational knowledge.

Because in real estate, ex*****on matters just as much as the idea itself.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.

05/13/2026

Building something long-term often requires short-term sacrifice.

Before managing large real estate projects, Diego Hodara was dealing with a very different reality:

Negative cash flow
A small apartment
Limited resources
Constant financial pressure

But instead of walking away, he stayed focused on the bigger vision.

Sometimes growth isn’t about appearing successful.
It’s about making disciplined decisions while building toward something larger.

The challenge is balancing today’s discomfort with tomorrow’s opportunity.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.

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05/13/2026

Real estate isn’t just about one skill - it’s about understanding how multiple systems connect.

For Diego Hodara, the edge came from combining:

Design
Construction
Urban planning
Finance
Real-world market observation

Academic knowledge creates the foundation.
But understanding a market comes from walking the streets, studying demand, and reading the fundamentals of a submarket.

Not every opportunity is worth pursuing.
And not every fast-growing area has strong fundamentals.

The key is learning how to separate hype from long-term value.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.


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05/07/2026

Seeing opportunity isn’t always about having more resources - it’s about how closely you observe.

For Diego Hodara, the edge came from a simple habit: walk the market.

Street by street.
Block by block.
Understanding what others overlooked.

Even during uncertain times - when values were down and confidence was low - the fundamentals were still there for those paying attention.

Because markets don’t change overnight.
They evolve - and those who observe early can position themselves ahead.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.

05/06/2026

Opportunity isn’t just about knowledge - it’s about how you see the world.

For Diego Hodara, vision didn’t come from theory alone.
It came from being on the ground.

Walking the streets.
Understanding the environment.
Seeing what an area could become - not just what it was.

Architecture played a role.
But real insight came from observation and experience.

Because in real estate, the advantage isn’t just expertise.
It’s the ability to recognize potential before it’s obvious.

🎧 Watch the full story now - only on the “Confronting the Impossible” Podcast.


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