Mike B.

I have worked in Chicago real estate since 2005 and established 2nd City Developers in 2014. The work starts with finding residential properties that are not widely marketed, studying the numbers, coordinating acquisitions and financing, directing construction, and staying involved through the sale, refinance, or rental turnover. My experience includes work involving more than 1,000 residential units across acquisitions, renovations, consulting assignments, wholesale transactions, and retained rentals. The properties displayed on this profile are selected examples and do not represent a complete project history. Today I focus on Chicago residential properties where careful underwriting, local knowledge, construction oversight, and clear communication can create a practical path from purchase to exit. I work with private investors, physicians, surgeons, international investors, and experienced operators. Opportunities are structured through auction acquisitions for verified accredited investors, joint ventures, and rental properties sourced and delivered for clients. I also help owners review potential purchases, plan construction, resolve building violations and stop work orders, and move difficult projects forward. I am involved from beginning to end. I find the property, evaluate the risk, define the scope, coordinate financing and closing when needed, direct construction, document progress, and remain accountable through the agreed exit or turnover. Additional project examples, transaction records, photographs, and documented timelines are available at www.2cdchicago.com. I am open to direct conversations with investors and owners evaluating Chicago residential opportunities.