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By Mark Ainley

Episode 228: The Chicago Guide to Evaluating Brick Buildings

How do I know if my building is in need of masonry work?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Les O'Hara, North Shore BrickworkSponsors: North Shore Brickwork

By Mark Ainley

Episode 227: Unlocking Success As a Top-Producing Realtor and Expert in Wheaton with Michael Thornto...

Michael Thorton of Compass leads a top producing real estate team serving Wheaton and surrounding Chicago suburbs! Michael kicks things off with a topic many of us have likely considered; leaving a W2 job to become an entrepreneur and start a business! He explains the challe...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 226: Unlocking Off-Market Deals Using Rescover's Analysis Platform for Maximum ROI with Ben ...

Ben Smith and Kristen Lopez break down how Rescover’s All-in-One Analysis Platform can be your competitive edge to find off-market deals and maximize your ROI!Ben and Kristen lead off with the basics and low-hanging fruit investors must be aware of when planning an off-mark...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 225: A Dive Into Current and Future Interest Rates with Chris Puleo

What will interest rates do over the next 6-12 months?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 224: Expert Insights On Chicago’s Northwest Side with Jason Wagner

Jason Wagner is the Managing Broker of Greystone Realty; a brokerage where every agent is also an investor. If you don’t already know, Jason is a huge proponent of 75 Hard and he explains the program and the amazing impact it’s had on his life! He breaks down how he s...

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Episode 223: From New York to the Windy City - Curtis Lefebvre's Real Estate Journey and Success in ...

Curtis Lefebvre shares why he left New York for the Windy City to start investing in Real Estate!Curtis jumps right in by getting granular on acquiring and stabilizing his first househack in East Garfield Park. He discusses everything from dealing with problem tenants to DYI&rsqu...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 222: Essential Insights - 5 Must-Address Items in Your Attorney Review Letter - Expert Advic...

What Are Five Items Every Investor Should Address in Their Attorney Review Letter?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 221: Unveiling Real Estate Market Insights - The Mad Scientist of Multifamily, Neal Bawa, Sh...

The Mad Scientist of Multifamily, Neal Bawa, returns to the show to share the latest data trends and his outlook on the Real Estate market!Neal jumps right in by summarizing changes in the real estate market over the last 18 months. He explains how his underwriting has changed as...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 220: A Seasoned Investor's Journey in Chicago Real Estate - Insights, Strategies, and Neighb...

Baris Yuksel is a seasoned Investor with over 100 rental units in Chicago!In classic SUCI fashion, Baris kicks things off with a tenant horror story involving a fridge being thrown off of a rear porch! He explains his start in real estate including a mixed-use building for a rest...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 219: The Focus of Chicago's NBOA in 2023 and Why Housing Providers Should Take Notice

What's new with the NBOA and how can the NBOA assist small-mid size housing providers?