Meet David Mitchell: The down-on-his-luck real estate guy Jeffrey Epstein kept close

Jeffrey Epstein surrounded himself with sultans, former heads of state, British royalty and tech visionaries to cultivate the image of a high-flying financier.  But in real estate, Epstein often leaned on a down-on-his-luck New York City developer with a trail of lawsuits and an array of business ventures that ranged from a deli to a houseware retailer to boutique luxury condos: David Mitchell. Epstein’s previously undisclosed real estate investments with Mitchell show deeper insight into Epstein’s business strategy. He invested in real estate not just for paper returns but to enhance his connections and stature, specifically turning to Mitchell to […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.