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By Mark Ainley

Episode 378: How Wonderful Togbey Built a 20-Unit Portfolio Against the Odds

Wonderful Togbey joins us to explain how he’s grinded to build a rental portfolio of 20 doors and is actively scaling!Wonderful shares his start in REI back in Omaha, Nebraska. He breaks down a deal in Bronzeville that closed right at the onset of COVID that came equipped w...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 375: Learn How To Build A Chicago Portfolio Without Quitting the W2 with Nate Fernandez

Real Estate Nate shares how he has accumulated 26-units with healthy cash flow all while having a demanding W2 job!Nate shares lessons learned from his first few deals and compares small vs large multifamily buildings. He explains how he and his wife leverage their high-income W2...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 360: Don’t Be Foolish, Protect Your Assets and This Is How with David Lanciotti and Del De...

David Lanciotti and Del Denney of The Land Trust Company explain why all real estate investors should understand and consider utilizing Land Trusts!David and Del jump right in by explaining the basics and complexities associated with land trusts. They dive into the challenges tha...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 359: 2025 Cook County Evictions with Tom Raleigh

Tom Raleigh, Founding Attorney of Halsted Law Group, returns after being on Episode 40 to talk evictions!Tom jumps right in by breaking down the eviction process and the timelines in 2025. He gives great tips on getting ahead of the process and emphasizes the importance of stayin...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 350: Reality TV to Realty… Everything Chicago Investor Mike Tenerelli Has Accomplished

Mike Tenerelli not only has a background in Reality TV, but also in construction, management, and sales which have propelled his explosive growth in real estate!Mike discusses his journey from flipping homes to helping others find the right property. He breaks down analyzing remo...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 333: Chicago Building Code Violations and How to Work the System with Zack Limbaugh

Zack Limbaugh of the Limbaugh Law Firm provides his clients with legal representation and strategy to remedy Building Code Violations and other matters associated with Chicago Buildings!Zack starts by explaining how he got his foot in the door with the City of Chicago before beco...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 327: Logan & Humboldt Property Owners’ Rights Taken By The New NW Preservation Ordinance w...

Luke Blahnik returns to educate us on the new Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance.Luke jumps right in by explaining the ins and outs of the expansion of the Predominance of the Block (606) District under this new ordinance. He breaks down the increased fees to demolish a multi-...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 324: How to Combat Squatters and Title Deed Fraud with George McCleary

George McCleary is a real estate investor and developer with two decades of experience. He is also the creator of courses that teach investors to protect themselves from Squatters and Deed Fraud!George starts by discussing his viral “I Stole a House” video which expla...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 321: Flipping, Short-Term Rentals, & Helping Veterans Secure Housing with Kirby Atwell

Kirby Atwell is a former US Army Officer turned real estate investor and podcast host with a focus on short-term rentals!Kirby starts with his experience in the military and jumping into real estate shortly after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”! With over 100 renovated p...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 320: The Godfather of Chicago Property Management, Taft West

Taft West is the Vice President of Technical Assistance and Sustainability for the Chicago Community Loan Fund and is a renown property management instructor!Taft starts by sharing his background which includes some autopsy experience! He talks about starting in Chicago real esta...