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By Mark Ainley

Episode 235: Exploring Portage Park; An Interview With Special Guest and Straight Up Chicago Investo...

Mark is flying solo as co-host this week as he interviews a very special guest; flipper, investor, and fellow SUCI podcast co-host Tom Shallcross!Mark takes a different spin to start the show by asking Tom about his childhood and upbringing in Portage Park! Tom talks about the di...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 234: What are successful investors doing to make deals happen in the current investor?

Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuests: Eric Workman, Renovo FinancialSponsors: Renovo FinancialLink: SUCI Episode #19

By Mark Ainley

Episode 233: Navigating Chicago's North Side: Insights from Commercial Real Estate Expert Alan Goldb...

Meet Alan Goldberg, a titan in the Chicago real estate scene, with a career spanning decades. Alan's journey began in the late 70s when he made his very first deal in the world of real estate. Alan sheds light on his early days and discusses the importance of prospecting to ...

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Episode 232: Chicago Real Estate in the 1970s vs 2020s with Veteran Broker Jerry Ettinger

Jerry Ettinger of Ettinger Realty joins us to share jewels of wisdom accumulated over roughly 50 years in the real estate industry!Jerry kicks off with how he transitioned from being a teacher to real estate agent back in the 70s! He talks about Rogers Park and other North Side N...

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Episode 231: What proactive maintenance should I be doing to my building?

What proactive maintenance should I be doing to my building?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuests: Les O'Hara, North Shore BrickworkSponsors: North Shore Brickwork

By Mark Ainley

Episode 230: How Interning for Brandon Turner Helped BrightInvestor's Co-Founder Drew McCluskey Revo...

Drew McCluskey is an active real estate investor, previous intern of BiggerPockets’ Brandon Turner, and Co-Founder of BrightInvestor; a data visualization software helping investors streamline market research!Drew leads off with a horror story on his first deal; a rehab on ...

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Episode 229: From Roofing to Real Estate: Ivan Hernandez and Jacquelina Jablonski's Journey to Succe...

Ivan and Jacquelina discuss their journey from a thriving roofing business to a real estate portfolio on Chicago’s Southwest side!Ivan and Jacquelina lead off with their start in the entrepreneurial realm and how they started their roofing business. They discuss starting th...

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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

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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...