Portfolio
A comprehensive track record of suburban developments, value-add renovations, and successful dispositions across the Chicago MSA and Southern Wisconsin.
Mixed-Use
157 & Cicero
Oak Forest, IL
Built 2024
90-unit mixed-use development. Ground-up construction completed 2024 featuring residential and street-level retail.
MULTIFAMILY
ReVerb - Woodland Trails
Oak Forest, IL
Renovated 2022
72-unit multifamily community. Fully stabilized with upgraded unit interiors and enhanced common areas.
TOWNHOMES
Waverly Creek Townhomes
Oak Forest, IL
Built 2025
29-unit townhome development with retail component. Ground-up construction in active progress with targeted 2025 delivery.
MULTIFAMILY
Oak Forest K
Oak Forest, IL
Renovated 2025
40-unit multifamily property. Comprehensive value-add renovation including full interior modernization and exterior facade improvements.
MULTIFAMILY
382 Penn Apartments
Glen Ellyn, IL
Renovated 2025
88-unit apartment community in desirable Glen Ellyn submarket. Strategic unit-by-unit renovation program underway with active lease-up.
TOWNHOMES
Park Townhomes at Highland Park
Highland Park, IL
Built 1960
Boutique 40-unit townhome property in affluent North Shore submarket. Fully stabilized with premium location access to Metra rail and top-rated schools.
MULTIFAMILY
SOLD
Embassy Apartments
Mundelein, IL
Built 1972
72-unit apartment community. Successful value-add disposition of 2-story garden apartments built in 1972.
MULTIFAMILY
SOLD
Burbank Manor Apartments
Burbank, IL
Built 1984
173-unit senior living garden apartment community. Successful exit of 1984-built property with 148,034 SF GBA.
INDUSTRIAL
Antioch Industrial
Antioch, IL
Renovated 2021
36,530 SF purpose-built industrial manufacturing facility. Originally built 1989 in Lake County's medical and biopharmaceutical corridor with extensive renovations.
Midwest Focus
We focus on the acquisition and development of multifamily and mixed-use properties in suburban Chicago and South Wisconsin.
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Chicago Suburbs
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Southern Wisconsin
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Emerging Midwest Hubs
Asset Classes
Institutional-quality multifamily and mixed-use properties requiring operational or physical repositioning.
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Class A & B Multifamily
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Urban-infill Mixed-Use
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Transit-Oriented Developments
Deal Size
Flexible capital structure for middle-market assets, creating value through hands-on management.
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$10M - $50M total capitalization
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Flexible JV and co-investment structures
Our Focus
A comprehensive track record of suburban developments, value-add renovations, and successful dispositions across the Chicago MSA and Southern Wisconsin.
"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."
— Warren Buffett
Etamar Deshe
Principal
Leads acquisition strategy, deal structuring, and capital allocation for EM8's investment portfolio.
Michael Gallant
Principal
Oversees capital markets, refinancing strategies, and investor relations across all assets.
Kathy Molinaro
Administrative Manager
Coordinates project execution, compliance, and day-to-day operational workflows.
Robert Krill
Investor Relations & Financial Analyst
Manages portfolio performance, lease-ups, and operational optimization for stabilized and value-add properties.
Botan Alagoz
Marketing & Innovation Associate
Supports asset management reporting, digital presence, and technology integration.
Amy Moll
Accountant
Manages financial reporting, accounting operations, and ensures compliance with accounting standards across all properties.
Team
Experienced operators and investors with deep Chicago market expertise.
Partner with EM8
We are constantly seeking new investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in the Midwest region. Reach out to our team to discuss potential acquisitions, joint ventures, or capital placement.
