Podcast

By Mark Ainley

Episode 336: Can Both Sides Get What They Need Around Chicago Landlord-Tenant Laws with Michelle Gil...

Michelle Gilbert has over 3 decades of experience working in housing law and advocating for fair housing!Michelle starts by explaining both Chicago’s RLTO and Cook County’s RTLO, and the differences between the two ordinances. She gets granular on disclosures required...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 335: The Growth Every Chicago Investor Wants - Listen To What Aram Ghazaryan Did in 24 Month...

Aram Ghazaryan returns to explain how he transitioned from a successful RE broker to a flipper executing over ten profitable flips per year.Aram starts by discussing his first multifamily investment which was a 7-unit building. He explains his decision to stop being an agent and ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 334: Canceling a Contract After All Contingencies Have Passed

What can you cancel a contract for after all contingencies have passed?=============If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the S...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 333: Chicago Building Code Violations and How to Work the System with Zack Limbaugh

Zack Limbaugh of the Limbaugh Law Firm provides his clients with legal representation and strategy to remedy Building Code Violations and other matters associated with Chicago Buildings!Zack starts by explaining how he got his foot in the door with the City of Chicago before beco...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 332: From Slangin’ Windows To Building Chicago 6 Flats in 10 Years with Joey Halperin

Joey Halperin is a real estate broker and developer with vast experience in ground up development and renovation projects across Chicago!Joey starts by explaining how he left the corporate world to jump into general contracting and real estate brokerage! He gets granular on diffi...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 331: These Neighborhoods Have the Most Potential for Chicago Investors

Which South Side neighborhoods have been the biggest surprise and which neighborhoods have the most potential?=============If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: S...

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Episode 330: Condo Conversions, Building Violations, and How to Stay Compliant with the New CTA with...

James Erwin has decades of experience practicing Real Estate Law and is a board member of the NSBC!James starts by breaking down the legal ins and outs for condo deconversions. He dives deep on the process for clearing building violations on properties including tips to keep the ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 329: From W2 To Investor Overnight… See How This Played Out For Sean Douglas

Sean Douglas of the Axon Group discusses his adventurous start to his real estate journey!Sean began his investment career when he inherited his grandparent’s home, which after numerous setbacks, he eventually flipped! He breaks down how he jumped into the deep end by doing...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 328: What to Focus on When Negotiating A Multifamily Transaction

What should I focus on in negotiating a multifamily transaction?=============If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show:&nb...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 327: Logan & Humboldt Property Owners’ Rights Taken By The New NW Preservation Ordinance w...

Luke Blahnik returns to educate us on the new Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance.Luke jumps right in by explaining the ins and outs of the expansion of the Predominance of the Block (606) District under this new ordinance. He breaks down the increased fees to demolish a multi-...