Ebony Lucas was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended University of Michigan Law School and has been licensed to practice law in Michigan and Illinois. In 2006, in the midst of a divorce and bankruptcy, Ebony moved to Chicago, IL. A year later, she left her job as an attorney at a large law firm to educate homeowners during the housing market downturn. It was then that Ebony learned about real estate investment opportunities and purchased her first investment property. Ebony owns residential, commercial retail, short term rentals, and student housing in Chicago, New Orleans, and Florida. Ebony and her husband also own and operate House of Alpha Yacht Charter in Chicago, IL.