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By Mark Ainley

Episode 392: Cost Seg Kev Explains How Chicago Rehabbers Can Be Saving Tens Of Thousands Dollars

Kevin Cawley, aka Cost Seg Kev, is a Senior Account Executive at CSSI Services - a firm with over 55,000 cost segregation studies completed since 2003.Cost Seg Kev starts by reviewing the 101 on cost segregation and how it can be used to offset your tax liability. He dives into t...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 391: Do You Have a Business Continuation Plan?

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 opportunit...

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Episode 390: What Not To Do When Disaster Strikes: Mitch Schoeneman on Insurance Claims

Mitch Schoeneman is a Managing Partner at A. Schoeneman & Co. - a top rated Chicago public insurance adjusting firm that has been serving customers for over 55 years!Mitch starts by explaining the services rendered by insurance adjusters. He breaks down how investors can set ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 389: Different Approach To Short Term Investing In Chicago With Sebastian Mysliwiec

Sebastian Mysliwiec, founder of The Dream Rentals, explains how he’s built a short-term and mid-term rental management company that delivers top guest experiences and maximizes profits! Sebastian talks about cutting his teeth and eventually thriving at a marketing...

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Episode 388: NBOA 2025 Summer Soiree Update

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 beco...

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Episode 387: This Is How You Make Money In Chicago In Your Early 20s with Alex Diaz

Alex Diaz explains how he left his day job as a barber to successfully flip and wholesale real estate for a living at 24 years of age! Alex starts by sharing how he made the jump from being a barber to wholesaling real estate. He explains how he acquired his first property; ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 386: How to Invest in DuPage County with Katie and Rob Hayes

Katie and Rob Hayes are investors and realtors with nearly 2 decades of experience acquiring and managing investment properties!The duo starts by sharing their background including investing in Florida before transitioning to the Chicago Western Suburbs. They share lessons learne...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 385: What is a Demand Letter and How to Handle Receipt of a Demand Letter

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...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 384: From Cold Calling to Billions of Dollars in Loans Originated with Jake Clopton

Jake Clopton, President of Clopton Capital, has successfully been running his commercial lending business for over 17 years. Jake shares how he grinded early in his career to get off the ground, and emphasizes the value of cold calling. He explains the different types of int...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 383: From Chemist to Chicago’s “Bow Tie” Attorney w/Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib

Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib is an attorney with vast experience in real estate transactions, development, and litigation allowing him to bring huge value to his clients.Mahmoud gives his back story including time in the laboratory as a chemist and starting various businesses prior to...