Podcast

By Mark Ainley

Episode 326: How This Chicago Investor Grew 10x in Just 3 Years with RJ de Leon

RJ de Leon returns to the show to tell us about his most recent investments and how he’s managing his portfolio remotely as he and his family spend most of the year traveling!RJ starts by discussing how he and his wife Nicky set up their investments and businesses to be abl...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 325: How Much Does it Cost to Construct an ADU in Chicago?

What are the construction costs associated with building out a new ADU unit?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuests: Jonathan Klemm, Quality BuildersLink: SUCI Episode 264: Unlocking Zoning S...

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Episode 324: How to Combat Squatters and Title Deed Fraud with George McCleary

George McCleary is a real estate investor and developer with two decades of experience. He is also the creator of courses that teach investors to protect themselves from Squatters and Deed Fraud!George starts by discussing his viral “I Stole a House” video which expla...

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PW Cabinetry Grand Opening

Join us for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration of Pentwater Cabinetry's newly renovated showroom! On September 25th at 4pm, we cut the ribbon on the future for Pentwater Cabinetry and their ability to fill your cabinet needs. Enjoy complimentary snacks and bever...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 323: Leveraging a W2 to Grow a Chicago Portfolio and Brokerage with Horacio Tristan

Horacio Tristan is a born and raised Chicagoan and full-time government employee who has built an impressive real estate portfolio and brokerage business!Horacio starts by discussing his upbringing and his first few real estate deals on Chicago’s South Side. He explains how...

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Episode 322: FHA Financing vs 5% Down; Pros and Cons For Each Option With Perry Farella

What type of financing are investors utilizing to get deals done and what are the pros and cons of each option?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuests: Perry Farella, First Community Mortgage...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 321: Flipping, Short-Term Rentals, & Helping Veterans Secure Housing with Kirby Atwell

Kirby Atwell is a former US Army Officer turned real estate investor and podcast host with a focus on short-term rentals!Kirby starts with his experience in the military and jumping into real estate shortly after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”! With over 100 renovated p...

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Episode 320: The Godfather of Chicago Property Management, Taft West

Taft West is the Vice President of Technical Assistance and Sustainability for the Chicago Community Loan Fund and is a renown property management instructor!Taft starts by sharing his background which includes some autopsy experience! He talks about starting in Chicago real esta...

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Episode 319: Great Tips on How To Manage Your Contractors

What Should Investors Do To Ensure a Successful Rehab?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuests: Jonathan Klemm, Quality BuildersLink: Episode 76: Big Business Processes Make a Powerful Small B...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 318: How to 4X Your Real Estate Business with Michael Valente

Michael Valente is the founder and CEO of Renovation Sells Franchising; general contracting experts that focus on cosmetic renovations of pre-market homes to maximize sales price!Michael shares how he left his corporate job and began working for his mentor to learn the ropes of g...