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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 Rocio

Episode Subtitle: Kevin Rocio Shares Insights On What Chicago Real Estate Leaders Need To Be Successful 

Episode Category: Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Lending, Tenant-Landlord Representation, Investment Property

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Kevin Rocio, founder of ROC Advisory Group, is an award winning commercial real estate broker, mentor, and investor.

Kevin shares how he built a business and sphere of influence in the mortgage lending industry. He discusses his start in commercial real estate and gets granular on various valuation metrics. Kevin talks about the rapid growth of his business during and after the pandemic. He closes with explaining the importance of building a great reputation to set yourself up for success in this relationship-based business!

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04:09 Housing Provider Tip - Let insurance representatives know about property improvements to reduce your premium!

05:50 Intro to our guest, Kevin Rocio!

14:45 Transitioning out of mortgage lending after 17 years.

20:46 Starting in real estate brokerage in 2009.

33:16 Utilizing GRM for valuations.

34:51 Kevin’s business through and post COVID.

48:31 How to find a mentor!

52:32 Importance of marketing and building a reputation.

55:05 What is your competitive advantage?

55:32 One piece of advice for new investors.

56:08 What do you do for fun?

56:50 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 

58:18 Local Network Recommendation? 

59:09 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: Kevin Rocio

Guest Company: ROC Advisory Group

Guest Link: https://www.atproperties.com/agents/2986/kevin-j-rocio

Other Links for show notes:

Kevin Rocio's Instagram

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