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By Mark Ainley

Episode 187: Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara; Moving Chicago Forward

Marisa Novara was appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Housing (DOH) in 2019 and has since led the creation of policies to promote equitably distributed affordable housing across the City.Commissioner Novara starts by explaining the purpose of the DOH. She dives deep on...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 186: CEO Scott Trench Pulls Back The Curtain at BiggerPockets

At the age of 32 years old, Scott Trench has already become CEO of BiggerPockets and his contributions have helped countless investors build wealth.Scott discusses meeting Josh Dorkin and the early start-up days at BiggerPockets (BP). He speaks to BP’s rapid growth, challen...

By Mark Ainley

185: What Chicago Investors Need to Know About the Updated FHA Limits

What are the new FHA limits and what do investors need to know when exploring these FHA options?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 184: Overseeing $8 Billion in Real Estate Transactions with Chicago Local Collete English Di...

Collete English Dixon has overseen over $8 Billion in real estate transactions and joins us to discuss how the industry has changed.Collete explains how large real estate transactions are different today compared to 25 years ago and discusses the impact that large institutional i...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 183: Forty-Six Years of Chicago Real Estate Knowledge with Pioneer Vince DePaul

Vince begins by talking about his previous career as a rockstar manager (Styx)! He shares stories about Roseland and Humboldt Park in the 60s and 70s. Vince transitions into his journey as both a real estate broker and investor. He dives deep on the pros/cons of getting a broker&...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 182: How to Vet Contractors For Your Chicago Rehab

What are the steps I should take to vet my Chicago contractors?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 181: Million Dollar Batavia 5-Flat From Networking to Closing (POV)

Return guests Bibek Das, Eric Workman, and Matt LaCosse join us to discuss a 5-unit deal with a lot of hair on it!Matt (buyer on this deal) starts by talking about how our very own Mark Ainley (buyer’s agent) brought this 5-unit property in Batavia to his attention. Eric (l...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 180: From Prison to Real Estate Profits; A Transformational Chicago Journey Against All Odds...

From a rough upbringing to a successful REI career in Chicago, Mike Baker joins us to discuss his journey and his vast knowledge on wholesaling, flipping, and consulting. Mike begins by outlining his troubled past involving drugs, gangs, and prison. He shares some of the les...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 179: How to Reduce the Cost of your Chicago Lawn

What are my options to remove maintenance costs on smaller pieces of lawns?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 178: Rising Rates, 2/1 Buydowns, and The Foreseeable Future of Investing and Lending with Ro...

Sam Sharp has over 20 years experience in the Mortgage Industry and joins us to discuss rising interest rates.Sam begins by talking about his vast experience in the mortgage industry and the lending environment during the last housing crash. He shares tips that have helped him be...