Who is the next Sam Zell in Chicago?

[Alexander Krasuski]

Hello!

I am new to Chicago and want to connect with an experienced (10+ deals) investor in the city.

My partner and I own 22 single-families in Metro-Detroit (not in Detroit). I am analyzing multi family in Chicago but would love to partner with someone that knows the market and contractors better than me.

Talk soon, thank you for your time,

Alex

[Mike Nelson]

I met Sam Zell when his business partner Mr. Robert Lurie passed away several years ago, of cancer.   My ex-wife was hired to play harp at Mr. Lurie's funeral, so we negotiated the terms with Sam.  Zell was a tough negotiator, he insisted on only Mozart be played by the harpist.  It was a challenge, requiring extensive practice in order to be prepared. They both wanted the very best, so it was win-win.  

Robert Lurie's wife was later very generous in her donations to the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago.  When my son was treated for successfully treated for leukemia a few years ago - it was at Lurie Children's Hospital, where he got the very best of care by some wonderful people.  It is funny how things happen over time.