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By Mark Ainley

Episode 306: Drugs, Death, and Big Mistakes Never Spoken Of with Mark Ainley

The tables turn this week as Mark Ainley gets interviewed by Tom Shallcross, returning the favor from Episode 235 (episode link in show notes)!Tom starts by asking Mark about his childhood and upbringing; spoiler alert - there is mention of Mark’s frosted-tips phase while v...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 305: Three Chicago Pockets No One is Talking About With Sarita Scherpereel and Megan Osberge...

Sarita Scherpereel and Megan Osberger join us to discuss three overlooked neighborhoods and why they anticipate tremendous growth in those areas!Sarita and Megan start by discussing how a new Metra stop in the Andersonville and Edgewater neighborhoods is going to take that area t...

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Episode 304: What Are the Different Items Holding Up Closings in 2024?

How are local Chicago real estate transactions different than they were a year ago?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Bibek Das, Das Law

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Episode 303: How Two Teachers Found Financial Independence Through Real Estate with Blaine and Lily ...

Want to hear an inspirational story about two teachers leaving their W2 and amassing over 20 rental units over a few short years? If so, then this show is for you!Blaine and Lily talk about their decision to leave their jobs as educators to become full-time real estate agents and...

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Episode 302: Strategies for Acquiring Off-Market Real Estate with Dain Laverty

Dain Laverty is a Managing Partner of Property Pals; a company that specializes in acquiring off market real estate through a variety of methods!Dain shares his start in real estate including his first deal on Chicago’s south side sourced from Craigslist! He discusses findi...

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Episode 301: How to Maximize Showing Value by Professionally Decluttering With Karen Welch

Guest Company: Moovers Chicago Guest: Karen Welch Guest Link: https://mooverschicago.com/

By Mark Ainley

Episode 300: 300th Episode Celebration - Answers To Burning REI Questions Amongst Chicago Investors ...

Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast celebrates its 300th Episode! To celebrate the huge milestone, Mark and Tom answer questions from guests on all things Chicago REI!If you enjoy all the value the SUCI podcast brings, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also...

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Episode 299: The Top 25 Lists to Find Motivated Sellers with DealMachine’s David Lecko

David Lecko is an investor and CEO of DealMachine; a software that helps investors streamline the process of off-market property lead generation!David starts by discussing the genesis of DealMachine He does a deep dive on the 25 motivated seller lists that can be found on DealMac...

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Episode 298: How To Fund Renovations with Larry Baszynski and Scott Hodgden

Larry Baszynski and Scott Hodgden of Finance of America Commercial are seasoned lenders who have helped their investor clients build tremendous real estate portfolios and wealth. Larry and Scott discuss the products that their company offers including Fix and Flip loans, Con...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 297: How to Pay Less in Taxes Via Tangible Property Regulations with Brenten Blakeman

What are tangible property regulations and how can investors leverage this IRS code to pay less in taxes?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Brenten Blakeman, Tangible Property Tax MethodsLink...