Brian shares his background, real estate education, and how he got his multifamily brokerage business off the ground! He breaks down the key differences between North and South Side apartment buildings and costs associated with owning and operating these assets. He dives into South Side neighborhoods, shares tips for new investors looking to build relationships with commercial brokers, and discusses his transition to BAUVISTA to focus on south side neighborhoods. Brian also gets into his own investment portfolio, top considerations on mixed-use properties, and his outlook on the Chicago real estate market!
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00:34 Housing Provider Tip - Consider tenants as potential buyers when selling a property!
02:33 Intro to our guest, Brian Mond!
10:53 Getting off the ground in multifamily brokerage.
18:49 Biggest differences between north and south side multifamily buildings.
25:24 Breaking down south side neighborhoods.
30:56 Transitioning from Kiser to BAUVISTA.
35:03 Tips for new investors to connect with commercial brokers.
41:54 Diving into Brian’s portfolio.
44:28 Considerations for mixed-use investments!
52:14 Brian’s outlook on Chicago.
55:04 What’s your competitive advantage?
55:40 One piece of advice for new investors.
55:54 What do you do for fun?
56:43 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?
57:20 Local Network Recommendation.
58:41 How can listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?
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Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com
Guest Name: Brian Mond
Guest Company: BAUVISTA
Guest Link: https://www.bauvista.io/
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