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By Mark Ainley

Episode 200: Which Chicago Neighborhoods are Hot and Which are Not?

WE’VE REACHED 200 EPISODES!!! Matt Feo, Jake Fugman, and Blake McCreight celebrate with us through an amazing panel discussion on all things Chicago Real Estate!Are you curious on which areas of Chicago are next to double in value? Our panel provides their opinion. Local re...

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Episode 199: Lincoln Yards: A Sterling Bay Project Transforming Chicago

Matt Menna, Managing Principal of Sterling Bay, joins us to discuss Lincoln Yards; a 53-acre mixed-use community development along the North Branch of the Chicago River!Matt kicks things off by talking about the history of the Lincoln Yards site and the process of acquiring that ...

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Episode 198: 2023 Tax Strategies for Chicagoland Real Estate Investors with Michael Procaccio

It’s that time of the year again - tax season is upon us! Michael Procaccio, a tax advisor and Chicagoland investor, joins us to provide insight on optimal tax planning to increase your bottom line!Michael starts by explaining how he got into investing in franchises and kic...

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Episode 197: Four Mistakes To Avoid When Underwriting Multifamily Properties

What are the four main mistakes investors make when underwriting multifamily deals?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 196: Going A-to-Z on a Sight Unseen Purchase and Gut Renovation in Cicero with John Warren

John kicks things off by talking about underwriting, estimating rehab costs, and formulating the offer to purchase a multifamily building sight unseen.He explains Cicero point of sale inspection and the negotiation process. John then talks about the initial management and dealing...

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Episode 195: Building $300k in Networth through House Hacking (And Listening To The Straight Up Chic...

Victoria Barkate joins us to discuss how she has quickly scaled her rental property portfolio as a W2 employee!Victoria starts by explaining her decision to move to Chicago specifically to invest in real estate. She talks about how she decided which neighborhoods to invest in and...

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Episode 194: Understanding Chicago Garages with Vince Sliwa

What do I need to know when fixing or building a garage in Chicago?Watch & Subscribe SUCI YouTubeWatch & Subscribe GCR&D YouTubeSubscribe to our NewsletterLooking For Responsive Property ManagementNot Sure If You Should Sell or Rent Check Out Our CalculatorDownload fo...

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Episode 193: The 2023 Guide to The Chicago Eviction Process with Jessica Ryan

Jessica Ryan, Head of KSN’s Landlord/Tenant Department, joins us to educate Chicago Landlords on the eviction process and best practices!Jessica begins by explaining the first step in the process; properly serving a 5-day notice. She talks about utilizing process servers fo...

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Episode 192: Scaling Up In Albany Park, Lincoln Square, and Ravenswood with Nick Yassan

Nick Yassan, President of Rany Management, grew up in a family of real estate investors and has been instrumental to growing his company’s real estate portfolio!Nick begins by explaining how he was involved in real estate from an early age and the competitive advantage that...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 191: Understanding Your Insurance Premium and Potential Money Saving Credits

What goes into an insurance premium and what are some items investors should look out for?