New and Jumping Into the Deep End in Chicago

[Albert W.]

Excited to have found this forum! I’m an architect in Chicago looking to get on my feet on the development/ownership side of the industry. Ultimately my goal is to work as an “Architect-as-Developer”. It’s frustrating being an architect in an industry where the client holds the deck of cards. Being on the owner’s end will give me more freedom to design the projects that I want, be in charge of my own product as well as my financial success.

That has brought me here and one of the tools I’m using to achieving my goal is to both flip, and hold property (as well as any number of combinations of the two).

I recently fixed up a foreclosed condo in Albany Park, and just purchased a 2-flat in Avondale where renovation construction will begin in June. It’s a slow start but I’m excited to have jumped in the water! I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned and learning from all of your experiences!