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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...

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Episode 354: 2025 Chicago Market Predictions with Jake Fugman and Mike Scanlon

Jake Fugman and Mike Scanlon of The Axon Group return to discuss Chicago’s REI market performance, predictions, and exciting developments!Jake and Mike kick things off by assessing their 2024 predictions regarding mortgage rates, appreciation, and cap rates! They then break...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 353: From Near Death Experience, to Disciplined Financial Freedom with Mike Bednarz

Mike Bednarz, an accomplished real estate investor and HVAC business owner, joins us to share his inspiring trajectory of growing a real estate portfolio and overcoming a scary accident!Mike explains how he lived frugally to save a down payment and buy his first multifamily inves...

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Episode 352: Current Issues The NBOA is Fighting with Mike Glasser

What are the current political issues Chicago investors need to be aware of and how can the NBOA help?=============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: StraightU...

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Episode 351: Obstacles Affordable Housing Developers Face in Illinois with Richard Koenig

Richard Koenig is HODC’s Executive Director and has led the development of over 600 units of affordable housing!Richard starts with how he found his “Why” and discovering that he wanted to dedicate his career to helping solve the lack of affordable housing. He g...

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Episode 350: Reality TV to Realty… Everything Chicago Investor Mike Tenerelli Has Accomplished

Mike Tenerelli not only has a background in Reality TV, but also in construction, management, and sales which have propelled his explosive growth in real estate!Mike discusses his journey from flipping homes to helping others find the right property. He breaks down analyzing remo...

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Episode 349: Do I Need To Give My Tenant a 30 Day Notice?

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: Mark Ainley, Straight Up Chicago...

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Episode 348: Sam Patterson Is All In On This Western Suburb W/Property Taxes Going Down

Sam Patterson is a successful Commercial Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Restaurant Owner with vast experience in renovation and property management!Sam opens with his experience in commercial real estate receiverships and his start in investing! He touches on structuring and l...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 347: Solving Housing Affordability With Josh Bandoch

Josh Bandoch is the Head of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute where he works to spread awareness on improving housing policies to promote affordability and social mobility.Josh starts by describing how he got into housing policy and the mission of the Illinois Policy Instit...