About Us:

Inka Partners was formed seventeen years ago by Georgia Petropoulos and Michelle Bella, with the goal of creating a boutique firm specializing in development and management of for-sale and rental properties by catering to the unique needs of homeowners, lenders, investment companies and developers. With more than 50 years of combined hands-on experience between them, they insist on active involvement in every aspect of their projects, interfacing with all parties and coordinating day-to-day details to ensure a superior product.

With direct experience in large Chicago developments and operating projects, coupled with expertise in financing, marketing, construction, sales and property management, they hold a unique position in the market. Over the past seventeen years, they have completed development of for-sale single family homes and condominiums as well as rental office buildings.  Additionally, they have completed consultant projects for several clients.  

 

Inka Partners

  • Develops complimentary developments for the neighborhood

Each site is evaluated in relation to the neighborhood by utilizing market research and development expertise. Our background allows us to determine the development that works for the site and is not limited to a specific product type. We respect the unique characteristics of each property and work to create a modern  home meeting today's lifestyle but at the same time restore and keep many of the benefits that are inherent to the quality and uniqueness of the original home.

  • Puts the team together

A project can only succeed with the right team, including private interests and community participation. We hire all of the contractors for each project as well as all staff personnel and have worked with our contractors for many years. Our role is to bring together the right team and orchestrate their interaction for a successful project, We continue to work in these neighborhoods and work with our neighbors to minimize our impact on their property and keep them aware of our plans and progress.

  • Dedicates itself to quality

As a small firm, each partner is involved in every aspect of the development achieving a "hands-on" approach to each project. Our aim is to provide quality developments; therefore we  never take on more projects than can be handled directly by the partners at any one time.  Each home is designed to maximize its unique space, to create a functional floorplan and use high quality, timeless finishes.  Our focus on the details ensures each space is not only beautifully designed but also fully functional.  

  • Builds trusting and long relationships

Working with a long-term perspective, our work is limited to a small number of projects so that we can provide each with the highest level of service. In this same way, we strive to develop long term relationships with clients as well as project vendors and community leaders to ensure a strong working relationship.

  • Provides continued support and availability after closing

We realize our relationship with the new owner does not end at closing. Our commitment extends to the warranty and we are committed to our quality of work which is why we always make ourselves available. This is evident as we continue to do developments in the same neighborhoods, and even get new properties from recommendations of previous buyers and neighbors. We consider ourselves part of the neighborhood and our reputation is part of our success.

 

Inka Partner's Developments:

 

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

  • 1763 W. Cullom
  • 4222 N. Hermitage
  • 5637 N. Glenwood
  • 1831 W. Cuyler
  • 1328-30 W. Bryn Mawr Condominiums
  • 1723-25 W. Bryn Mawr Condominiums
  • The Balmoral Condominiums
  • Corbel Square Condominiums
  • The Summerdale Condominiums
  • The Graceland Condominiums
  • The Colonnade Condominiums
  • The Camber Condominiums
  • Lion's Square Condominiums

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

  • 1467 N. Elston
  • 1259 W. LeMoyne
  • 1422 W. Willow

 

Georgia Petropoulos
Managing Principal

Ms. Petropoulos has more than 35 years of experience in real estate development. Her extensive experience covers all aspects of the development process, including expertise in new construction and direct project management. She brings significant knowledge to the overall development process for all types of residential projects.

Prior to forming Inka Partners, Ms. Petropoulos served as Project Manager/Vice President for Everest Partners. In her position, she was responsible for directing the development of a $75 million new construction project, which consisted of the adaptive re-use of a large office/warehouse into condominiums and commercial space. Previously, Ms. Petropoulos served as Vice President of Home by Invesco, where she directed three condominium conversions that totaled over $120 million in sales and participated in the strategic development on all other projects. For a decade prior, she held several project management posts at Rescorp Development that included developing urban renewal rental projects as well as affordable housing.

Ms. Petropoulos received her Bachelor of Science from Loyola University.

 

Michelle Bella
Principal

Ms. Bella has been in real estate finance and development for more than twenty years. She brings financial expertise with direct debt and equity experience to Inka Partners.

Prior to forming Inka Partners, Ms. Bella worked at Everest Partners in both project management and acquisition positions. In her positions, she was responsible for all the financial acquisition work as well as due diligence coordination for all potential acquisitions. She then moved to project management where she assisted with the direct site supervision and daily coordination of all aspects of the development and financial projections for all projects.

Previously, Ms. Bella worked with Kensington Advisors in the debt placement division placing over $70 million dollars annually for Prudential. Prior to that, she worked for Kemper Financial Services in their Real Estate Investments Division, where she was instrumental in the creation and implementation of a new valuation system for a $5.5 billion real estate portfolio that consisted of all property types.

For the past fifteen years, Ms. Bella has been an adjunct faculty member at John Marshall Law School for their Masters program in Real Estate. She earned her Masters of Science in Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.