Podcast

By Mark Ainley

Episode 143: Ins and Outs to Navigating Chicago Short-Term Rentals with Jessica Ryan

Have you also been considering short-term rentals to increase your NOI?! Jessica Ryan joins us to share valuable knowledge and legal considerations when planning your short-term rental!Jessica starts off by explaining the Chicago Shared-Housing Ordinance and how to get a license ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 142: Generating Infinite ROI From Chicagoland Senior Living Investing with Brandon Schwab

Wondering how you can invest in a niche asset class to reduce your competition? Brandon Schwab talks about how he is revolutionizing the Chicagoland Senior Living space and making it a very profitable investment.Brandon starts off by talking about his motivation to improve the Se...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 141: Straight Up Tues Tip 29 - Noah Birk and Aaron Sklar Sit Down to Explain How Investors N...

As an investor, how do I get the attention of the most successful brokers in the Chicagoland area?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 140: Providing Necessary Education for Chicago Investors with CIC’s Jessica Sivels

Interested in sharpening your education to propel your Chicago Real Estate Investments? Jessica Sivels explains the variety of resources that Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is providing. Jessica provides a brief summary of CIC’s extensive experien...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 139: Leveraging Technology to Efficiently Manage your Chicago Property Portfolio with Kerri ...

Looking for a user-friendly, innovative property management software? Today’s guest Kerri Davis dives deep into how her software Fortress can help you take your investment management to the next level.Kerri jumps right in by explaining the shortcomings of other management s...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 138: Straight Up Tues Tip 28 - Mike Scanlon Talks Through How He Sourced An Off Market House...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 137: Revitalizing Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood via a $4 Billion Dollar Development w...

Ever wonder what goes into planning a multi-billion dollar equitable development and how those principles can be applied to your investing? Morgan Malone joins us to break down how this can be accomplished while maintaining the character of a neighborhood.Morgan provides a histor...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 136: From Failed Chicago Flip to a $90M in Multifamily Portfolio with John Casmon

Return guest (Episode 15) John Casmon drops in to share golden nuggets on how he separates himself from the competition in this tight market!John starts off by reminding us of his humble real estate beginnings which came via a house hack in the North Center neighborhood of Chicag...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 135 Straight Up Tuesday Tip 27 - Jake Parker and Andy Friedman

What is a condo deconversion and how can investors benefit from purchasing a deconversion opportunity?

By Mark Ainley

Episode 134: Building Affordable Housing Through Modular Construction in Chicago with Josh Braun

Interested in Modular Housing? Josh Braun explains modular housing and how he’s been able to be a pioneer in Chicago Modular Housing Construction. Josh starts off by talking about his start in real estate and his early interactions with the City’s B...