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build your team
In real estate investing, you hear about the importance of building your team to help you on your real estate journey. We often see investors put the wrong people on their team and that has a large opportunity cost for their progress early on. Working with the wrong people is never intentional, it just ends up being experimental for many.
Mark & Tom have been forming their teams for years and have changed out players as needed. To help other investors accelerate their growth, Mark & Tom want to share their network with the Straight Up Chicago Investor Community. Below is a group of potential team members you can reach out to see if they can be a good fit for your growing team. Remember someone on your team is only the right fit for you if it makes sense for your scenario so these options may not work for everyone.
Disclaimer: While we do believe in these vendors, they paid to be listed on our site. In addition, this is for informational purposes only and SUCI takes no responsibility for your work with any vendors on this page.
Lawyers
Chance Badertscher
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847-241-1779
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, Legal practice on closings and entity creation for real estate investors.
Listen to Episode 222 Now
Bibek Das
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773-859-1270
Real estate & business legal matters - real estate litigation & transactions, over 20 years
Listen to Episode 201 Now
Investment Minded Brokers
Tom Shallcross
North and Northwest Side Specialists
Mark Ainley
Suburban & South Side Specialist
CHICAGO'S BEST PROPERTY MANAGERS
Conventional Lenders
The Puleo Group
Chris Puleo
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(630) 742-3198
Investor, House Hacking, 203k, and cash out for investors
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Perry Farella
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(773) 793-8803
20 years’ experience in creating customized renovation finance plans.
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Commercial Lenders
Renovo Financial - Workman Lending Team
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Commercial Rehab & Permanent Financing for Investors
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Accountants
Michael Procaccio II
Pro Financial Services Group Inc
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630-924-2400
The Real Estate Investors Accountant
Listen to Episode 198 Now
Michael Procaccio Jr., an experienced Tax Advisor, offers specialized assistance to real estate investors and small business owners, leveraging his expertise to provide tailored solutions for their financial goals.
Aaron Zimmerman
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847-205-4287
I help investors understand taxes
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architects
Samuel Pavlovcik
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312-900-5757
Cost-effective plans for permits on residential remodeling & new construction projects in Chicago & Suburbs.
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Prashanth Mahakali
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312-207-0501
Cost focused, creative architectural solutions for Building violations and investment properties.
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General Contractors
Matthew Nosal
NEGC Remodeling
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708-475-2917
ChicagoLand general contractor with 15 years of construction experience. Real estate investor.
Listen to Episode 210 Now
Quality Builders
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773-234-1611
Uniquely transforming the renovation process with trust, transparency, and General Contracting Technology
Listing to Episode 76 Now
Specialty Vendors
Home Inspectors
Echo Home Inspection Inc
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847-888-3931
Covers Everywhere in Chicago / Performed Over 50k Inspections
RCI Inspections
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773-716-3560
Evidence-based insights through detailed, reader-friendly inspection reports, empowering you to make well-informed decisions on property purchases
Listen to Episode 265 now
Tax Contesting
Paul Pusateri
Raila & Associates, P. C.
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312-587-9494
Raila helps reduce property taxes!
Insurance Agents
Josh Steigelmann
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630-830-1329
Investment property specialists
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Cost Segregation
Kevin Cawley - Cost Segregation Services, Inc.
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773-931-6498
Nothing is certain but death and taxes. I can help defer one of them
Brenten Blakeman
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630-291-5070
brenten@tptm.cpa
Increase your cash flow and investment returns while remaining in compliance with the tax code all at the same time
Other Inspection Services
Property Condition Assessments / Moisture intrusion inspections / Energy loss audit inspections / Mechanical and HVAC inspections / Tenant and apartment inspections / Radon for Residential and Conds only / Renovation and construction phase inspections / Mold testing/ Air quality testing
RCI Inspections
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773-716-3560
Evidence-based insights through detailed, reader-friendly inspection reports, empowering you to make well-informed decisions on property purchases
Listen to Episode 265 now