Episode 180: From Prison to Real Estate Profits; A Transformational Chicago Journey Against All Odds with Mike Baker

Straight Up Chicago Investor · Nov 17, 2022 · 44m

From a rough upbringing to a successful REI career in Chicago, Mike Baker joins us to discuss his journey and his vast knowledge on wholesaling, flipping, and consulting.

Mike begins by outlining his troubled past involving drugs, gangs, and prison. He shares some of the lessons learned in prison and the mindset shift required to get started and to succeed in real estate. Mike, Mark, and Tom share shocking stories about rehabbing in distressed neighborhoods. Mike closes by explaining how his experience gives him a competitive advantage and how he's leveraging it to offer hourly, a la carte…