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By Mark Ainley

Episode 403: Saving & Grinding Gets You "4" Properties Before 21 with Lantz Kurzawinski

Lantz Kurzawinski, Marketing Specialist for the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, tells his story of grinding to succeed in real estate at an early age.Lantz explains how he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit at an early age and decided to dive into real estate. He shares ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 402: Looking At Chicago Investing Differently with Jason Wagner

Jason Wagner, Managing Broker of Greystone Realty, is a seasoned agent and investor who has built up a sizable portfolio using various creative strategies.Jason shares why he chose to invest in Chicago’s northwest side and how he’s achieved success in that area. He br...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 401: Interest Rates Are Coming Down According to Chris Puelo

Chris Puleo lays out tangible reasons why he feels interest rates will be coming down in the upcoming future.=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Chris Puleo of Puleo Group===...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 400: The Proven Way To Break Down Chicago Real Estate Investing with Kevin Rocio

Episode Title: The Proven Way To Break Down Chicago Real Estate Investing with Kevin RocioEpisode Subtitle: Kevin Rocio Shares Insights On What Chicago Real Estate Leaders Need To Be Successful Episode Category: Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Lending, Tenant...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 399: Finding Properties Today: The Guide to Cash Flowing Deals with Micah White

Micah White is a real estate coach with a proven track record of finding cash flowing real estate with great ROI!Micah starts by explaining the ins and outs of his first couple house hacks in Logan Square and North Lawndale. He provides great pointers on proper due diligence to m...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 398: House Hacking Your Way to Lasting Wealth with Paul de Luca

Paul de Luca of The Axon Group joins us to provide great insights on leveraging house hacking to grow a portfolio and how to succeed as an investor-friendly real estate agent!Paul jumps right into the nitty gritty of his first couple house hack deals! He gives tips on getting off...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 397: When Should You File an Insurance Claim and What Are the "Do's" and "Don'ts" When Filin...

Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comHave a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placementHas Property Mgmt become an ...

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Episode 396: Buying, Building, and Adding Value in Self Storage with Fernando Angelucci

Fernando Angelucci returns to the podcast to explain how he has rapidly grown his self storage business and the drivers behind increasing self storage demand!Fernando explains his marketing strategy to optimize deal flow despite the low inventory environment. He delves deep into ...

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Episode 395: Chicago Property Management and Leasing Best Practices with Max Motew

Max Motew, Director of Leasing at Mo2 Properties, joins us to share great insights on acquiring, renovating, and stabilizing small multifamily properties in Chicago’s north side!Max jumps right in by sharing top considerations when renovating Chicago landmarked properties! ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 394: The Legal Nuances of Different Real Estate Partnership Structures

Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comHave a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placementHas Property Mgmt become an opportunit...