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By Mark Ainley

Episode 80: Real Estate Investing 101 in Naperville with Josh Mitchell

From the downtown riverwalk, to larger lots and Suburban living, Naperville is a diverse market drenched with opportunity. Today’s guest, Josh Mitchell, has carved out his niche as the go to guy in the area, acting as both an investor and a broker for Re/Max in Naperville. ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 79: “I Got A Guy” - Keys to Building a Strong Chicago Network with Gary Davidson

All the nuggets you’ve learned from previous episodes won’t add up to squat if you do not have the appropriate team in place. So how do you build that successful team? Today’s guest, Gary Davidson, is not only a rock star attorney, but he is the definition of a ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 78: Straight Up Tues Tip 8 - Chance 2

What are the steps and my responsibilities as an investor to get from attorney review to the closing table?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Chance Badertscher of Lavelle Law

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Episode 77: Screening, Operating, And Understanding Chicago’s West Side

Roman Viere manages and operates over 900 apartment units, and the majority of these units are in Austin. Austin is geographically Chicago’s largest neighborhood and offers everything from a 9-hole golf course to struggling store fronts. It takes a hands-on approach to anal...

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Episode 76: Big Business Processes Make a Powerful Small Business with Jonathan Klemm

Like many real estate professionals, Jonathan Klemm transitioned from a W-2; what is remarkable about him is his background working with Walsh Construction, which is one of Chicago’s largest construction and contraction companies. Jonathan has taken everything he learned ab...

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Episode 75: Straight Up Tues Tip 7 - Rosario Terracciano (3)

What are proactive steps to ensure I'm ready to pull the trigger when the right property presents itself?Guest Link: https://www.clickinvest.com/our-people

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Episode 74: Investing for Intergenerational Wealth in Evanston with Jaimie Steinher of Essex Realty

With the Lake, a world-class University, and a plethora of transportation, Evanston is an extremely attractive and diverse marketplace for many investors. Jaimie Steinher of Essex Realty exclusively covers Evanston, and provides on the ground insights to help you navigate the dif...

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Episode 73: Understanding the Cost and Maintenance of Chicago Porches with Mr. Porch

For many Chicagoans, the porch has been the focal point of countless memorable times. Since Covid, the importance of “outdoor spaces” in real estate has re-emerged as a priority for plenty of homebuyers, too. But how many investors know how to evaluate the build quali...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 72: Straight Up Tues Tip 6 - John Warren

What are some common mistakes I can look to avoid when calculating my after repair value and proposed rents?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 71: The Illinois REALTORS’ Advocacy for Housing Providers and Why Chicagoland Investors Sh...

We all know about the numerous laws either being proposed or already enacted affecting housing providers and investors. Groups like the Illinois Association of Realtors, the NBOA, the CAR and others are working everyday to keep laws fair and protect people. Our guest today, Gideo...