My real estate journey started in 2005 with a 2-bedroom condo in Chicago. I lived in one bedroom and rented out the other before people were calling it “house hacking.” One property turned into more than a dozen over the next several years.
Then the mortgage market crashed.
At the time, I was both a mortgage broker and a real estate investor. Getting hit from both sides taught me lessons I could not have learned from a book or seminar. Real estate can create incredible opportunities, but it is not always easy, and it is definitely not a shortcut to getting rich.
Maybe that is why my wife says I am too honest.
If a deal makes sense, I will tell you. If I see concerns, I will point those out too. My goal is not to push people into transactions. My goal is to help people make smart decisions.
After stepping away from real estate for a period, I built a career in digital marketing and technology. I spent years helping businesses grow, managing major advertising campaigns, speaking at industry events, and learning how marketing, data, and technology influence decisions.
Funny enough, real estate pulled me back in.
One of my early marketing clients kept talking about investment properties, rehabs, and deals he was working on. Before long, I was back where I belonged.
Today, I combine nearly 20 years of investing experience with my background in marketing, construction, and property management to help buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors throughout Chicago.
I also spent 5 years as a Realtor® and coach at Kale Realty before joining Pearson Realty.
Real estate has changed a lot over the years. Technology has changed. Marketing has changed. Human nature has not.
People still want honest advice, clear communication, and someone willing to tell them the truth even when it is not the easy answer.
Whether you are buying an investment property, selling a home, finding tenants, or growing your portfolio, I would love the opportunity to help.
