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By Mark Ainley

Episode 43: Househacking, Scaling, and Large Multifamily Deals With one of Chicago’s Best Power Co...

Have you ever looked at your significant other and wanted to build an empire with them? That’s exactly what Nicky and RJ De Leon have been doing since the early days of their relationship. Today, they tell their story from start to current day, diving into how they had all ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 42: Understanding Both the Updated RTLO and ADU Ordinance with Bob Floss

In today’s episode, attorney Bob Floss dives further into the current RLTO ordinances and how the proposed ordinance affects investors, landlords, and tenants alike. With so much changing day to day, it can be challenging to keep track of best practice. This is why it&rsquo...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 41: What We Learned in 2020 and What’s On the Docket for SUCI

As we wrap up 2020, a huge thank you to all our listeners and active participants that have helped transform this podcast from a simple idea of sharing localized knowledge into its current state (which we view as a success). In this episode, Mark and Tom give a quick state o...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 40: Navigating Chicago’s Eviction Process with Tom Raleigh

Tom Raleigh, of Halsted Law Group, breaks down what the current environment is for landlords as it relates to the eviction process. COVID has shaken things up, and understanding what you can and can’t do is more confusing than ever, so having an ally who understands the rul...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 39: Scaling a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Business in Chicago

In today’s episode, Sean Connolly talks about his not so usual journey of scaling to a multi- million dollar portfolio and the lessons and tools he’s acquired over the past 8 years. Sean provides his advice on investing in certain southside markets as a new investor a...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 38: Can’t Find Deals on the MLS? The Cook County Land Bank has Hundreds of Distressed Prop...

Are you looking for distressed deals? The Cook County Land Bank (CCLB) has plenty and they go right under most investor’s noses! In today’s episode, Rob Rose provides an overview of the CCLB, a socially responsible wholesaler working with investors to turn dilapidated...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 37: The NBOA - Your Ally and Voice as a Chicagoland Housing Provider

In today’s episode, our guest Mike Glasser, President of the Neighborhood Builders Owner Alliance, explains how neighborhood housing provider advocacy groups are fighting for fair and lawful protection for investors in and around Chicago. Mike lays out the current advocacy ...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 36: Inaugural SUCI Thanksgiving Episode - What to be Thanking for in Chicago

First and foremost, a huge thank you to all our listeners! Please continue to be active members of our community and help spread the good word! This Thanksgiving, we want to take a quick moment to reflect on all the great things and opportunities we have in this great city o...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 35: Diving into Belmont Cragin, North Austin, and the Northwest Side Building Coalition with...

Jon Womack of Third City Properties has been investing in the Chicago market for four years focusing on the northwest neighborhoods of Belmont Cragin and North Austin. Jon dives into what the investment landscape looks like in these areas, including tenant expectations of finishe...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 34: Hustling From a Househacker to over 40 Units in the Western Burbs in 2 Years!

With the right mindset, anything can be achieved. Shantanu Kamra is living proof, having moved to the US 8 years ago and Chicagoland just about 2 years ago, he’s been able to scale his portfolio in the western suburbs to over 40 units. In today’s episode he talks abou...