Principal, 2nd City Developers
Mike Baker.
I began working in real estate in 2005 and founded 2nd City Developers in 2014. I learned the business from the ground up, handling direct-mail campaigns down to stamping envelopes while learning to find opportunities, negotiate with owners, and close off-market deals. I built my own wholesaling business and grew it into a development operation, acquiring and renovating houses and apartment buildings.
Our experience includes acquisition and rehab work across more than 1,000 residential units and building teams in Florida and Georgia. Today, our focus is Chicago. Since February 2025, 2nd City Developers has managed rehabs using licensed contractors, following years of running construction directly.
20+ years
In residential real estate
1,000+ residential units
Acquisition and rehab experience behind 2nd City Developers
Established 20142nd City Developers