Derek has a great knowledge of real estate, he is a broker focusing on Airbnb, fix and flip and residential construction.

Derek started off his real estate career working for the largest broker in the midwest, Coldwell Banker / NRT, managing their midwest internet marketing.

After Coldwell Banker, Derek got his broker and general contractors licenses. Derek is currently the lead GC, working on renovating 84 scattered site Chicagoland Houses. Derek is a member of the Southside Builders Association.

Derek has given many presentations about Airbnb and is considered an authority on Airbnb in Chicago. Derek loves soccer, lifting, has 3 kids and an MBA from Radford University in Virginia.