Podcast

By Mark Ainley

Episode 70: What’s Around the Corner in the Chicago Real Estate Market with Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is not an optimist, but a realist. With a stark numbers-based opinion, Ryan provides his thoughts on Chicago’s housing market, the strength and the validity of the recent appreciation, and how long it may take to get through upcoming foreclosure inventory. We&rsq...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 69: Straight Up Tues Tip 5 - Rosario Terracciano (2)

How can I make my offer more attractive in this hot market?

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Episode 68: Chicago MultiFamily Apartment Investing With Lee Kiser

Lee Kiser is the co-founder of Kiser Group, a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a wealth of knowledge in the Chicago market (and a local musician!). In today’s episode, Lee provides his thoughts on how today’s hot market differs from 2005, how institutiona...

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Episode 67: Chicagoland Rehab Financing Without Using Hard Money or 203k Loans

Possibly the biggest consideration when taking on a rehab project is how to finance the deal. We’ve all considered hard money, FHA has their 203K loan program, and we’ve probably seen a late night commercial or two. Perry Farella of Prime Lending talks us through a lo...

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Episode 66: Straight-Up Tues Tip 4 - Eric Workman (2)

Besides rate and term, what other items I should ask about when talking to different lenders?

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Episode 65: Figuring Out the Short Sale Process and Other Non-Traditional Closes with Gina Diaz

One of the most important team members that real estate investors rely on is their attorney. Not all closings are created equal and Gina Diaz explains some of the closing nuances both through the eyes of an attorney and as an investor. Gina provides great insights into how to suc...

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Episode 64: King of Chicagoland; Easy Makes You Soft

With nearly 30 years of experience as a broker, Frank Montro, the King of Chicagoland, shares his reflections on how the industry has changed from the early ‘80s to today. While touching on strategies his team uses to generate business, and cementing what it takes to succee...

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Episode 63: Straight-Up Tues Tip 3 - Chance

What are some items I should look out for during Attorney Review?

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Episode 62: How a Single Mom Created A Real Estate Empire Across Chicagoland

Farrah Ali got started in real estate against all odds has found successBe honest with yourself...how many excuses do you tell yourself? Farrah Ali was a single mom in debt, working full time, but did not let that deter her from financial freedom. Listen to her incredible story a...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 61: Understanding the Economics and Risks of Chicago’s Pension Crisis

What does Chicago look like from an economist’ perspective and why should investors care? Today, Dr. Joseph Pagliari explains some of his economic thesis related to Illinois’ long term fiscal issues that are top of mind for so many investors. He provides options Illin...