Arthur became involved in property management by helping his father who was a landlord and a property manager. Arthur's first job was mowing lawns and doing janitorial work.

In addition to helping his father, Arthur began working as a salesman for a real estate development company in Chicago. A real estate license was not required because Arthur only helped manage properties owned by his father and sold (by owner) properties owned by the real estate development company (1986-1988).

Arthur became Marketing Manager for the real estate development company, managing a team of 12 salespeople.

With his father's help, in April, Arthur became a landlord and a property manager himself when he purchased a 4 unit apartment building at Fullerton Ave & Central Ave in Chicago, IL 60639.

In August, Arthur obtained his real estate salesperson (agent) license number 476.303421, and decided to dedicate his career to real estate.

In November, Arthur formed a real estate investment company and started buying properties in foreclosure. The first office was located on Cumberland Ave, in Chicago, IL 60656, just South of I-90.

Arthur started a construction company in Chicago, IL.

Arthur purchased 49% of the stock and became Vice President of a union construction company in River Grove, IL. After increasing sales by approximately 300% by having subcontractors work with the company's crews, he sold his interest to other shareholders in 1991. Operated as a general contractor.

Arthur became a Licensed Real Estate Broker, license number 475.095815.

Arthur opened his own real estate brokerage company with the first office located at Milwaukee Ave and Elston Ave in Chicago, IL 60646. His took this company from 6 to over 40 sales associates strong.

Arthur started a title insurance agency underwritten by the Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and United General Title Insurance Company. He performed title examinations, supervised all aspects of title agency’s operations, and provided remote closing services to Illinois real estate attorneys (1998-2004).

Arthur obtained the CCIM certification. The CCIM designation is earned upon completion of a graduate-level curriculum and attainment of a high level of qualifying experience. CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial and investment real estate throughout the world.

Arthur moved his real estate company to newly purchased office building at Milwaukee Ave & Oakton St in Niles, IL 60714.

Arthur served as Member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois CCIM Chapter (2000-2008).

Arthur participated in organizing a secondary mortgage market in Poland as a consultant to and a liaison between Polish Development of Housing and Fannie Mae (2002-2004)

Arthur served on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR), (2002-2004).

Arthur completed courses at The World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC. on the subject of Housing Finance in Emerging Markets – Policy and Regulatory Challenges.

Arthur graduated from the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy.

Arthur became the Treasurer of the Illinois CCIM Chapter.

Arthur became a Licensed Real Estate Continuing-Education Instructor, license number 563.001638 (2004-2010).

Arthur became the Vice President of the Illinois CCIM Chapter.

Arthur expended his real estate practice to mortgage loan origination and became a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, license number 563.001638 (2005-2009).

Arthur purchased 49% of shares in a mortgage banking company in Lincolnwood, IL 60712. He was involved in all aspects of loan origination and underwriting. In 2007, after the company grew, he sold his stock back to existing shareholders for a profit.

Arthur opened a real estate licensing and continuing education school at Milwaukee Ave and Oakton St. in Niles, IL 60714 (2005-2010).

Arthur became the President of the Illinois CCIM Chapter.

Arthur became a Licensed Real Estate Pre-License Instructor, license number 512.002708 (2006-2011).

As a developer and general contractor, Arthur led a successful condominium development in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

In addition to the CCIM, Arthur obtained various real estate industry designations and certifications: PRI, CNE, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ABR, RECS, SRES, and ePRO.

Arthur grew the real estate brokerage company from 6 to 612 salespeople with $1 billion in annual sales. Developed an Enterprise CRM & Transaction Management System to manage real estate transaction online using Internet technologies. Closed an average of 200 real estate transactions per month.

Arthur became Licensed Auctioneer, license number 441.001464 (2008-2012).

Due to the Great Recession 2008-2010, real estate sales plummeting by 95%, and mortgage financing was no longer available. Arthur closed the real estate brokerage company.

Arthur earned the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute Member (CAI) designation from the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute, by successfully completing a three-year graduate-level curriculum.

Arthur was confirmed by the National Auctioneers Association as an Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE).

Arthur became the Illinois Receiver managing non-residential properties in foreclosure under court's jurisdiction. Appointed pursuant to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure 735 ILCS 5/15-1704.

Arthur managed multiple assets in different categories, approximately 1.5 Million Square Feet. Collaborated with staff and guided optimal leasing strategies with internal and third-party leasing brokers. Managed day-today operations, maintenance, and leasing. Conducted site visits to properties to examine conditions, to meet with tenants, and to gain a deeper understanding of the portfolio. Responsible for TI and BI project management, tracking tenant allowance and overages billing. Performed annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting for all facilities. Negotiated lease agreements, reviewed financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and variance reports per property and consolidated variance explanations review. Executed leases, conducted lease abstracts preparation and review to ensure that all property and tenant information has been up to date and correct through lease interpretation and cross-referenced against other property information. Ensured reports, documents and financial information was forwarded to appropriate parties and maintained applicable documentation for internal control purposes. Reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual recoverable charges reconciliation. Reviewed monthly CAM accruals, budgeted CAM estimate, and annual CAM settlements. Analyzed building improvements and tenant improvement contracts, pricing methods, bidding process and vendor selection. Procured central contracts for services i.e. evictions, utilities, landscaping, HVAC, etc. (2010-present).

Arthur became an Associate Member of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA).

Arthur became a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI).

Arthur became a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT).

Arthur became a member of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA).

Arthur became a member of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL).

Arthur managed a failed townhome development after being appointed on a motion of the FDIC as a receiver in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Arthur expended the construction and building maintenance side to include security systems, cameras (CCTV), and access control. Securing properties and protecting assets is an integral part of property management.

Arthur expended rental application screening to include nationwide background checks performed in civil and criminal courts across all 50 states, in addition to standard credit reports with a credit score, residency verification, and employment verification.

Arthur expended property management services to include HOA Association Management. Illinois Community Association Manager License number 261.003103. Relative to how many property management companies there are in Illinois, only a handful of them are licensed to manage HOAs. In addition to the regular real estate brokerage license, to manage HOA’s a separate Community Association Manager License is required.