FA\ICO combines expertise in real estate, architecture, development and construction, to provide investors with opportunities that will grant them the greatest returns. We track sites, buildings and local areas in order to understand the Chicago market from a financial perspective.Whether you are seeking current return in cash or total returns, we adapt our strategy to serve your interests first.
Chicago is composed of a series of micro-markets. Within each one, we find opportunities in the following property types at various scales:
1. Office
2. Residential
3. Mixed-Use
4. Retail
5. Multi-Family
6. Industrial
The scale and type of property you are looking for will influence our research process. We always align our services to your portfolio needs
As experts in the Chicago market, we understand that each neighborhood is a microcosm of opportunity. Based on the property type you need, we can advise on where the best opportunities are located geographically in any given market. We do this by understanding zoning and census data, city demographics, the current political environment and consumer trends.
Research is one of the most important aspects of our services for investors. Using a variety of public and private databases, we are able to study the following topics among others:
1. Area demographics
2. Market Analysis
3. Historical growth and projections
4. Building statistics
5. Consumer trends
6. Pro-Forma Analysis
Our research and marketing efforts often guide us to find off-market opportunities. This is an important aspect of investor relations because it allows investors in our network to have access to properties that have virtually no competition. Based on your portfolio needs, we can send you these properties on a case-by-case basis, so you always look at opportunities as we find them. Make sure to contact us and sign up to our newsletter if you are interested in becoming part of our preferred investor network.