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Episode 326: How This Chicago Investor Grew 10x in Just 3 Years with RJ de Leon

RJ de Leon returns to the show to tell us about his most recent investments and how he’s managing his portfolio remotely as he and his family spend most of the year traveling!

RJ starts by discussing how he and his wife Nicky set up their investments and businesses to be able to manage them remotely and travel the country for months at a time! He gives tips for aspiring entrepreneurs that are planning to embark on a new journey. RJ explains all the benefits and considerations of passive investments and gets granular on analyzing investments. He also provides insights on capital raising and alternative investments beyond real estate that can allow you to work smarter, not harder. Throughout the show, RJ emphasizes the power of networking and being a “go-giver” to create your own luck!

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04:08 Intro to our guest, RJ de Leon!

08:24 Getting into Capital Raising.

17:06 Preparation tips for embarking on a new journey!

19:10 Benefits of raising capital and passive investments!

25:51 The Power of Networking.

28:13 Analyzing a passive investment.

32:27 Accepting capital from investors.

38:18 RJ’s next trip and getting educated on alternative investments.

44:44 What is your competitive advantage?

45:13 One piece of advice for new investors.

46:21 What do you do for fun?

47:09 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 

47:54 Local Network Recommendation? 

48:44 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com

Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com

Guest Name: RJ de Leon

Guest Company: NVR Capital & EJC Partners

Guest Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjdeleon

Other Links for show notes:

RJ's Instagram

SUCI Ep 43 - RJ and Nicky

The Actionable Mindset (RJ's Podcast)

Chicago Multifamily Club

The Go-Giver (Book Recommendation)

Straight Up Sarita Sells Team


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