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By Mark Ainley

Episode 364: Small Credit Items That Lead to Large Financial Impacts with Eric Workman

How does credit effect DSCR loans?=============If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@g...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 363: 168 Western Suburb units In Less Than 10 Years with John Warren

John discusses his start in real estate over a decade ago and reflects on missed opportunities, lessons learned, and success stories! He shares practical advice on simply structuring partnerships and talks about Forte Properties’ plan for growth in the western suburbs. John...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 361: What To Do Regarding the Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance

If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Brie Schmidt, Second City Real Estate...

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Episode 362: Free Money to Develop Affordable Housing? Learn How with Scott Henry

Scott Henry, Founder of Celadon Partners, joins to discuss the ins and outs of Affordable Housing Development including tax credits, grants, and construction considerations.Scott starts by sharing his experience working at JPMorgan’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit inve...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 360: Don’t Be Foolish, Protect Your Assets and This Is How with David Lanciotti and Del De...

David Lanciotti and Del Denney of The Land Trust Company explain why all real estate investors should understand and consider utilizing Land Trusts!David and Del jump right in by explaining the basics and complexities associated with land trusts. They dive into the challenges tha...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 359: 2025 Cook County Evictions with Tom Raleigh

Tom Raleigh, Founding Attorney of Halsted Law Group, returns after being on Episode 40 to talk evictions!Tom jumps right in by breaking down the eviction process and the timelines in 2025. He gives great tips on getting ahead of the process and emphasizes the importance of stayin...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 358: Prepping for Tax Season and Commonly Missed Deductions with Mike Procaccio

What can I do to maximize my tax returns?=============If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInv...

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Episode 357: Celebrating 20 Years of Kiser Group: Great Chicago insights From Their Network

Tom and Mark interview some of Chicago’s Real Estate Heavy Hitters during Kiser Group’s 20 Year Anniversary Celebration! Conversations range from condo deconversions, the attorney review side of a commercial deal, and the origins and evolution of Kiser Group. This sho...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 356: The No BS Guide to Thriving in Chicago Real Estate, Even in Tough Markets… with Frank...

Frank Montro, the King of Chicagoland, returns to share how he and his real estate team have remained top producers during recent years of high interest rates and prices.Frank explains how he coaches buyers to understand monthly payments as opposed to being scared off by rates an...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 355: How To Optimize Tax Deductions as a Househacker

What Can I Write Off as a Chicago Househacker?=============If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChica...