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By Mark Ainley

Episode 389: Different Approach To Short Term Investing In Chicago With Sebastian Mysliwiec

Sebastian Mysliwiec, founder of The Dream Rentals, explains how he’s built a short-term and mid-term rental management company that delivers top guest experiences and maximizes profits! Sebastian talks about cutting his teeth and eventually thriving at a marketing...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 388: NBOA 2025 Summer Soiree Update

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 beco...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 387: This Is How You Make Money In Chicago In Your Early 20s with Alex Diaz

Alex Diaz explains how he left his day job as a barber to successfully flip and wholesale real estate for a living at 24 years of age! Alex starts by sharing how he made the jump from being a barber to wholesaling real estate. He explains how he acquired his first property; ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 386: How to Invest in DuPage County with Katie and Rob Hayes

Katie and Rob Hayes are investors and realtors with nearly 2 decades of experience acquiring and managing investment properties!The duo starts by sharing their background including investing in Florida before transitioning to the Chicago Western Suburbs. They share lessons learne...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 385: What is a Demand Letter and How to Handle Receipt of a Demand Letter

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...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 384: From Cold Calling to Billions of Dollars in Loans Originated with Jake Clopton

Jake Clopton, President of Clopton Capital, has successfully been running his commercial lending business for over 17 years. Jake shares how he grinded early in his career to get off the ground, and emphasizes the value of cold calling. He explains the different types of int...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 383: From Chemist to Chicago’s “Bow Tie” Attorney w/Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib

Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib is an attorney with vast experience in real estate transactions, development, and litigation allowing him to bring huge value to his clients.Mahmoud gives his back story including time in the laboratory as a chemist and starting various businesses prior to...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 382: What Investors Need to Know About Built to Rent Opportunities in Chicago

Preparing Your Property To Add an ADU 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...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 381: How Chicago’s Powerhouse Lender Renovo Financial Was Built with Kevin Werner

Kevin Werner, CEO of Renovo Financial, has over 20 years of experience building and scaling successful lending companies!Kevin discusses his start in the lending business including his first company that did not survive the Great Financial Crisis. He shares lessons learned from l...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 380: Innovation in Modular Housing With Rory Rubin

Rory Rubin shows us first hand how S.I. Container Builds is bringing high quality, low maintenance steel dwellings to help solve the housing supply shortage!Rory jumps right with a recap of modular housing and the advantages it brings over traditional brick and wood housing struc...