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By Mark Ainley

Episode 408: Chicago Suburb Land Development with Jim Paul

Jim Paul, Director of the ALPS Group, has over 2 decades of experience in land development and receivership.Jim jumps right in by discussing an early 21-acre land development deal and the hurdles he dealt with there! He breaks down his Tuscan Hills and Canterbury Lakes projects -...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 407: How to Take Advantage of the Different Zoning Labels in Chicago

What are the differences between R2, R3, R4, and R5 zoning?=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comProperties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChi...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 406: How to Quit Your W2 After 1 House Hack with Moises Correa

Moises Correa, Principal of Proximo Equity Group, leads a team that specializes in value-add multifamily real estate across the Midwest.Moises provides the ins and outs of his first couple house hacks in Avondale and how he burned the boats and left his W2 job after the first one...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 405: $1 Billion in Real Estate Sales with Chicago Podcaster Joe Smazal

Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner of Interra Realty, has over a decade of experience selling mid-market apartment buildings and recently surpassed $1 Billion in transaction volume!Joe kicks things off by sharing the genesis and overview of his “Real Estate Chicago Style P...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 404: Lending Options For Non-Owner Occupied Investors With Chris Puleo

Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comHave a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placementHas Property Mgmt become an oppor...

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Episode 403: Saving & Grinding Gets You "4" Properties Before 21 with Lantz Kurzawinski

Lantz Kurzawinski, Marketing Specialist for the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, tells his story of grinding to succeed in real estate at an early age.Lantz explains how he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit at an early age and decided to dive into real estate. He shares ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 402: Looking At Chicago Investing Differently with Jason Wagner

Jason Wagner, Managing Broker of Greystone Realty, is a seasoned agent and investor who has built up a sizable portfolio using various creative strategies.Jason shares why he chose to invest in Chicago’s northwest side and how he’s achieved success in that area. He br...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 401: Interest Rates Are Coming Down According to Chris Puelo

Chris Puleo lays out tangible reasons why he feels interest rates will be coming down in the upcoming future.=============Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Chris Puleo of Puleo Group===...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 400: The Proven Way To Break Down Chicago Real Estate Investing with Kevin Rocio

Episode Title: The Proven Way To Break Down Chicago Real Estate Investing with Kevin RocioEpisode Subtitle: Kevin Rocio Shares Insights On What Chicago Real Estate Leaders Need To Be Successful Episode Category: Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Lending, Tenant...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 399: Finding Properties Today: The Guide to Cash Flowing Deals with Micah White

Micah White is a real estate coach with a proven track record of finding cash flowing real estate with great ROI!Micah starts by explaining the ins and outs of his first couple house hacks in Logan Square and North Lawndale. He provides great pointers on proper due diligence to m...