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By Mark Ainley

Episode 73: Understanding the Cost and Maintenance of Chicago Porches with Mr. Porch

For many Chicagoans, the porch has been the focal point of countless memorable times. Since Covid, the importance of “outdoor spaces” in real estate has re-emerged as a priority for plenty of homebuyers, too. But how many investors know how to evaluate the build quali...

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Episode 72: Straight Up Tues Tip 6 - John Warren

What are some common mistakes I can look to avoid when calculating my after repair value and proposed rents?

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Episode 71: The Illinois REALTORS’ Advocacy for Housing Providers and Why Chicagoland Investors Sh...

We all know about the numerous laws either being proposed or already enacted affecting housing providers and investors. Groups like the Illinois Association of Realtors, the NBOA, the CAR and others are working everyday to keep laws fair and protect people. Our guest today, Gideo...

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Episode 70: What’s Around the Corner in the Chicago Real Estate Market with Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is not an optimist, but a realist. With a stark numbers-based opinion, Ryan provides his thoughts on Chicago’s housing market, the strength and the validity of the recent appreciation, and how long it may take to get through upcoming foreclosure inventory. We&rsq...

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Episode 69: Straight Up Tues Tip 5 - Rosario Terracciano (2)

How can I make my offer more attractive in this hot market?

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Episode 68: Chicago MultiFamily Apartment Investing With Lee Kiser

Lee Kiser is the co-founder of Kiser Group, a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a wealth of knowledge in the Chicago market (and a local musician!). In today’s episode, Lee provides his thoughts on how today’s hot market differs from 2005, how institutiona...

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Episode 67: Chicagoland Rehab Financing Without Using Hard Money or 203k Loans

Possibly the biggest consideration when taking on a rehab project is how to finance the deal. We’ve all considered hard money, FHA has their 203K loan program, and we’ve probably seen a late night commercial or two. Perry Farella of Prime Lending talks us through a lo...

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Episode 66: Straight-Up Tues Tip 4 - Eric Workman (2)

Besides rate and term, what other items I should ask about when talking to different lenders?

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Episode 65: Figuring Out the Short Sale Process and Other Non-Traditional Closes with Gina Diaz

One of the most important team members that real estate investors rely on is their attorney. Not all closings are created equal and Gina Diaz explains some of the closing nuances both through the eyes of an attorney and as an investor. Gina provides great insights into how to suc...

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Episode 64: King of Chicagoland; Easy Makes You Soft

With nearly 30 years of experience as a broker, Frank Montro, the King of Chicagoland, shares his reflections on how the industry has changed from the early ‘80s to today. While touching on strategies his team uses to generate business, and cementing what it takes to succee...