How can I help?

From our first call to closing day, here's what happens and what I handle for you.

1. 01

   Goals call

   We talk about your timing, your next move and what you want to net from the sale.

2. 02

   Value & pricing plan

   I pull recent nearby sales and build a pricing plan, with income property valued on its rents.

3. 03

   Prep the property

   A short list of repairs worth doing, plus staging, cleaning and professional photos.

4. 04

   List & market

   MLS, online portals, social media, my investor list and open houses.

5. 05

   Showings & offers

   I qualify buyers, compare offers on net proceeds and terms, and negotiate for you.

6. 06

   Under contract

   Attorney review, the buyer's inspection and any repair requests, handled step by step.

7. 07

   Appraisal & loan approval

   I stay on top of the buyer's lender so the deal stays on schedule.

8. 08

   Closing

   Final walkthrough, signing with your attorney and handing over the keys.

From pre-approval to keys in hand, here's the path and where I help at each step.

1. 01

   Consultation & buyer agreement

   We talk through your budget, areas and must-haves, and sign a written buyer agreement before touring.

2. 02

   Pre-approval

   A lender confirms what you can borrow. I can introduce you to lenders I trust.

3. 03

   Search & tour

   I send homes that fit and tour them with you, including off-market options when I have them.

4. 04

   Offer & negotiation

   We set the price and terms using recent sales, then I negotiate for you.

5. 05

   Attorney review & inspection

   Your attorney reviews the contract and a home inspection checks the property.

6. 06

   Appraisal & final loan approval

   The lender appraises the home and finalizes your loan.

7. 07

   Final walkthrough

   We check the home is in the agreed condition before closing.

8. 08

   Closing

   Sign, fund and get your keys.

From your buy box to a stabilized building, here's how we find, underwrite, close and grow.

1. 01

   Strategy call

   Your goals, budget and buy box: cash flow, appreciation, value-add or a 1031 exchange.

2. 02

   Financing

   Conventional, DSCR or commercial loans, and the 1031 timeline if you're exchanging.

3. 03

   Sourcing

   On- and off-market 2–4 unit, 5–30 unit, mixed-use and commercial properties.

4. 04

   Underwriting

   Rent roll, real expenses, cap rate, DSCR and cash flow, before you offer.

5. 05

   Offer & due diligence

   Leases, estoppels, inspections and repair estimates from contractors I trust.

6. 06

   Closing

   Coordinating your attorney, lender and title through the finish line.

7. 07

   Stabilize

   Leasing, rent optimization, repairs and management, or a hand-off to your own manager.

8. 08

   Grow

   Refinance, add value, sell or exchange into the next building.

From the first call to move-in day, here's how I help you find a place and get approved.

1. 01

   Quick call

   Your budget, move-in date, areas and must-haves, so I only send places that fit.

2. 02

   Get application-ready

   Most landlords look for income around 3 times the rent, a credit check and references. We'll gather them up front.

3. 03

   Search & tour

   I send listings, set up showings in person or by video, and flag anything that looks off.

4. 04

   Apply

   I help you put together a strong application and follow up with the landlord.

5. 05

   Lease review

   We go over the deposit or move-in fee, utilities, pets, parking and renewal terms before you sign.

6. 06

   Move in

   Sign, pay move-in costs, get your keys and photograph the unit's condition on day one.

Leasing or buying space for your business, or selling and leasing out your building. Here's how we get it done.

1. 01

   Needs analysis

   Your use, size, location, budget, timing and room to grow, whether you're leasing or buying.

2. 02

   Market survey

   On- and off-market spaces and buildings that match, with rents or prices side by side.

3. 03

   Tours & zoning

   We tour the shortlist and check zoning, parking, power, signage and build-out needs.

4. 04

   Letters of intent

   I compare offers on what matters: rent, free rent, improvement allowance and term, or price and terms if buying.

5. 05

   Negotiation

   Working with your attorney on escalations, shared costs (CAM), renewal options and guarantees.

6. 06

   Due diligence & permits

   Licenses, permits and inspections, plus environmental and title review on a purchase.

7. 07

   Build-out & opening

   Coordinating contractors and timelines so you open on schedule.

8. 08

   Grow

   Renewals, expansion or buying your own building when the time is right.

For owners who want their building leased, maintained and growing in value without the daily calls.

1. 01

   Property review

   I walk the building and review rents, leases, condition and open issues.

2. 02

   Management plan

   A written plan with a rent analysis, budget and repair priorities.

3. 03

   Onboarding

   Leases, deposits, keys, vendors and accounts transferred and organized.

4. 04

   Leasing

   Marketing vacancies, screening applicants and signing solid leases.

5. 05

   Rent & books

   Rent collection, monthly owner statements and year-end reports.

6. 06

   Maintenance

   Repairs, trusted vendors, inspections and capital planning.

7. 07

   Tenants & compliance

   Tenant communication, Chicago and Illinois rules, notices and evictions when needed.

8. 08

   Grow value

   Rent optimization, value-add projects and a plan to refinance, hold or sell.