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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...

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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...

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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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Episode 439: The Ins-And-Outs of 203k and Homestyle Renovation Loans with Jonathan Klemm

What do investors need to be aware of when taking on a 203k or Homestyle Renovation loan?=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comGuest: Jonathan Klemm, Quality BuildersEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comLink: Build Your Team ...

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Episode 438: Legalizing Apartments & the New ADU Playbook for Chicago Investors with Samuel Pavlovci...

Samuel Pavlovcik of the Pavlovcik Architecture returns to explain opportunities brought by the expanded city-wide Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance!Samuel jumps right in by explaining the process and expectations on obtaining a Zoning Change without leveraging the ADU ordi...

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Episode 437: Energy Efficiency in Chicago Real Estate with Joe Konopacki

Joe Konopacki, Founder and CEO of Insight Property Services, is a seasoned home inspector with various professional certifications on Building Performance and Efficiency!Joe starts with a story on acquiring a mixed-use building to establish his business and invest simultaneously!...

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Episode 436: Important Elections for Every Chicago Investors & the NBOA PAC Fundraiser with Rahm Ema...

What are the upcoming elections that every investor should be aware of, and what's this dinner with Rahm Emanuel I heard about?=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comGuest: Mike Glasser & Aron Borstein, NBOA PAC | An Evening with Rahm Em...

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Episode 435: 36th Ward: Future of Chicago with Alderman Gil Villegas

Gil Villegas is the alderperson of Chicago's 36th ward and has focused on generating opportunities for economic and business development to best serve the constituents of his ward!Alderman Villegas starts by discussing how zoning changes can be utilized to create win-win situ...

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Episode 434: Interesting Lease Renewal Statistics and Strategies with Mark Ainley

What are the common mistakes made when handling lease renewals?=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comGuest: Mark Ainley, Straight Up Chicago Investor and GC RealtyEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comLink: Build Your Team | S...