Real estate isn’t a quick win for me—it’s a long game I’m ready to play.I already have a trusted realtor, contractor, and handyman in place—and I’m building the rest of my professional circle with the same focus: steady, smart, and ready when it matters.

This is because tenants are looking at the same thing so it becomes a game of alternatives. 

I’m Micah — a real estate investor, coach, and proud Chicagoan.I started my investment journey back in 2024, and since then, I’ve:- Built a 7-unit rental portfolio in Chicago (Logan Square & North Lawndale)- Founded the Brick by Brick Blueprint, where I coach first-time investors through buying their first rental- Helped close over $175M in institutional real estate deals through my work in acquisitions at a real estate private equity firmThese days, I spend most of my time helping new investors build confidence, analyze deals, and get to the closing table — especially folks in their 20s and 30s who are juggling full-time jobs and trying to break into the game the right way.If you’re a beginner feeling stuck, I’ve been there.

If you are just analyzing anything to crunch numbers, it's just like playing a video game.

I'm brand new to the real estate game myself and looking to start with tax liens to get my feet wet.Ive been watching a lot of videos of Dustin Hahn on YouTube.

Platforms like that can be a game-changer if they’re legit—especially compared to grinding through PropStream lists and cold calling all day.

When it comes to expense tracking, embracing technology can be a real game changer.

My point of contact is now a different Vice President and I’ve had to pivot slightly in my game plan as he is much more laid back and I have found it essential for me to stay in contact with him during the loan process to make sure the transaction keeps moving along at the pace I need it to.

It's a long game.

Here’s the game plan, short and sweet:1.