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By Mark Ainley

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

By Mark Ainley

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...

By Mark Ainley

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...

By Mark Ainley

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...

By Mark Ainley

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...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 296: How to Crush RE Investments on Chicago’s South Side with Moses Hall

Moses Hall is a top-producing commercial real estate broker and leads a brokerage that serves investors, landlords, and tenants.Moses discusses his start in real estate, taking the plunge to start his own business and the challenges that came with that. He dives into his geograph...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 295: The Ultimate HACK to Long-Term Wealth with Brian Tibbs

Brian Tibbs is an investor and best-selling author who teaches others how to thrive financially!Brian starts by sharing how he hit the ground running by house-hacking multiple properties and scaling up to 10-units before the age of 30! He explains how he saved money for down paym...