Gabe Horstick is Founder and CEO of Base 3 (Real Estate Development Group), which was formed in 2021. Gabe Horstick has been passionate about real estate since acquiring his first building at just 23 years old. He founded Campbell Street Asset Management in 2008 and later established Base 3 Development, which now owns and manages 650+ multifamily units. Over the years, Gabe has successfully developed and rehabilitated properties throughout Chicago, building and managing assets exceeding $300 million in total value. His deep knowledge of construction and design has allowed him to create high-quality living spaces that attract discerning renters. In addition to real estate, Gabe co-founded Staffolio, a rapidly growing international staffing firm that provides specialized offshore talent solutions for U.S. businesses. Between his staffing and real estate ventures, Gabe oversees more than 100 team members across multiple industries. Further enhancing his vertical integration, he also owns Base 3 Construction Inc., ensuring full control over the development and renovation of his projects. A licensed real estate broker in Illinois and Wisconsin, Gabe holds a double major in real estate and finance from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is deeply involved in the Chicago community, mentoring aspiring professionals and actively supporting PAWS and his church community group. Originally from Wisconsin, he enjoys summers visiting family there.

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Mike Zucker spent his early days brokering apartments to make rent,

But he slowly came to the realization that by starting his own property management company (an unpopular decision) and combining his ability to develop investor relationships, he was able to scale his business to managing over 10,000 units.

Now Peak manages some of Chicago's largest residential buildings, and has scaled to over 200 employees.

In this episode we dive into his humble beginnings and what he looks for in a building as an investment.

TJ Rubin has established one of Chicago's top residential brokerage firms, with an emphasis on multifamily apartment complexes: Fulton Grace.

Over the years he has grown the team and earned numerous accolades on INC and Chicago Crain's Fast 50, among others.

Tooday we talk about his journey from litigation attorney to finding his true passion in creating relationships with investors, developing new talent, and developing software tools that provide formative investing education.

AJ Patton tells his incredible story of leaving the 9 to 5 to start his own solar and development company, along the way he has lead large corporations like Lowe's and even the state of Illinois on how to impact real change in the most impoverished areas of Chicago

Adam Friedberg comes from a real estate upbringing but his success is largely self taught. Taking his own risks, and being involved with every step of the development process. Now his company Mavrek is developing downtown high-rises where others are sitting on the sidelines.