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By Mark Ainley

Episode 269: Tax Auctions, Break-Ins, and More with Daniel Kaufman

Daniel Kaufman is an attorney with over a decade of vast experience representing real estate developers with transactions, as well as litigation, with a lot of practice involving the foreclosure auction! Daniel is also an investor who purchases at the tax auction for himself, usi...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 268: Five Bold Predictions For Chicago Real Estate in 2024 with Jake Fugman and Mike Scanlon

Jake Fugman and Mike Scanlon, leaders of The Axon Group, return to provide Five Bold Predictions on the 2024 Real Estate Market!We kick things off with a hot topic; what will interest rates do in 2024?! Jake and Mike weigh in on the asset class and neighborhoods positioned for bi...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 267: The Ins-And-Outs of Cost Segregation

What do investors need to know regarding cost segregation?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Brenten Blakeman, Tangible Property Tax MethodsLink: Build Your Team

By Mark Ainley

Episode 266: Reviewing The “Bring Chicago Home” Tax and Its Implications to Housing Providers wi...

We welcome Mike Glasser back to inform us on the “Mansion” Tax and other Housing Provider legislative topics!Mike dives right in by explaining the proposed “Bring Chicago Home” Ordinance (a.k.a. “Mansion” Tax) and its impact on Chicago's ec...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 265: An In-Depth Inspection of Chicago Buildings with George Meegan and Dean Cushing

George Meegan and Dean Cushing join us to share insights from several decades of experience in the building systems and inspection industry!The duo jumps right in by discussing their start in the inspection industry and giving us some inspection horror stories. George and Dean ge...

By Aaron Zimmerman

Episode 264: Unlocking Zoning Secrets: Your Guide to Chicago Zoning, ADUs, and Other Essential Infor...

Where can I go to find all information around zoning, ADU, lot sizes and lot lines, and other essential information?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Samuel Pavlovcik, Pavlovcik Architecture...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 263: Buying Chicago Lots for $1 and Other Successful Strategies with Tanisha Blakemore

Tanisha kicks things off by discussing her first deal back in 2005; a 2-unit in Auburn Gresham that she purchased with 0% down! She talks about learning to be a housing provider during a time when resources were much more scarce than today. Tanisha has a couple real estate horror...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 262: From FBI Agent to Hundreds of Doors In Chicago with James Williams

James Williams is a real estate investor, attorney, and former FBI agent who embarked on his real estate journey in the early 90s!James starts by discussing how he chose a career path which includes a period of working in the FBI, all while having real estate investing on the bac...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 261: Accelerate Your Expenses and Other Accounting Tips To Leverage Before 12/31

What questions should I ask my tax professional before the end of the year?Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.comEmail the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.comGuest: Aaron Zimmerman, Lipschultz Levin & GrayLink: Episode 52: Saving Thousands of...

By Mark Ainley

Episode 260: Chicago Investors Cannot Have a Worse Day Than This, With Roman Viere

Roman Viere owns and operates over 1000 rentals in Chicago with the bulk of those in the Austin neighborhood. In this episode, he gives a detailed breakdown on a terrifying explosion that occurred at his 35-unit apartment building in Austin. He discusses all things from the day o...