In 2000, John Thomas needed a fresh start. With a new name and the FBI on his trail, he moved from New York to Chicago and founded a real estate business. But Thomas also found other work in his new town. He became an informant for the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. In Chapter 2, "The Side Hustle" -- Thomas chases real estate deals, and gains experience with recording devices as he curries favor with federal prosecutors.