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By Mark Ainley

Episode 449: Zero to Thirty Units Creatively with Mike Scanlon

Mike Scanlon of the Axon Group returns to share his personal real estate journey with several insights on how he has reached his success!Mike starts by discussing his background prior to real estate and then jumps into his first property acquisition which was a rent-by-the-room c...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 448: Understanding the CAR 8.0 Real Estate Contract with Chance Badertscher

What are the main differences in the 8.0 CAR contract vs the previous 7.0?=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comGuest: Chance Badertscher, Chance The LawyerEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comLink: Build Your Team | Straight...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 447: Dan Nelson Chicago Investment Minded Power Broker & Investo

Dan Nelson Unveils Overlooked Opportunities in Chicago REIDan Nelson is a real estate agent and investor with over 2 decades of experience flipping properties and buying rentals!Dan jumps right in by explaining his start in real estate and how success in poker helped fund his rea...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 446: Brendan McElhaney’s Journey To Wholesaling Deal Flow

Brendan McElhaney Does Deals, Flips, and Holds In ChicagoBrendan McElhaney, founder of Cash for Chicago Houses, is a real estate wholesaler and investor who specializes in sourcing off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing!Brendan explains how he started in real estate ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 445: Understanding 2-4 Unit Appraisals

How do I best prepare for an upcoming appraisal?=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comGuest: Tom & Mark, Straight Up Chicago InvestorEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comLink: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investo...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 444: Leveraging Tax Strategy to Boost ROI with Ryan Bakke

Ryan Bakke turns to discuss the power of smart business acquisitions and tax strategy to skyrocket returns and keep more money in your pocket!Ryan starts by reminding us the tax benefits of short-term rentals and real estate professional status. He explains the process of buying ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 443: Adaptive Reuse & Ground Up Development with Adam Friedberg

Adam Friedberg, CEO of Mavrek Development, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of large-scale developments in Chicago.Adam starts by explaining how he started in real estate and hustled early on to learn development and value-add construction. He breaks down pitching development...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 442: How To Identify and Execute on Assumable Loans with Michael Scanlon

What is the process for assuming a VA or FHA loan? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagolnvestor.com Guest: Mike Scanlon, The Axon Group (EXP Realty) Email the Show: StraightUpChicagolnvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email:Strai...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 441: Chicago’s Josh Bandoch Using Neuroscience to Win Negotiations

Josh Bandoch is the Head of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, TED Talk Speaker, and Author who joins to discuss his new book, How to Get What You Want!Josh jumps right in by explaining the concept of his book and the neuroscience of persuasion! He shares insights on h...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 440: Cracking Cash Flow on Chicago’s West Side with Jay Patel and Tedi Nati

Jay Patel and Tedi Nati Quickly Raise Money & Add Doors On Chicago’s West Side!Jay Patel and Tedi Nati of JP Acquisitions join us to explain how they’ve leveraged mentors and discipline to build a sizable multifamily portfolio on Chicago’s West Side! Ja...

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