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Straight Up Chicago Investor
Are you a real estate investor in Chicago or someone looking to invest in the Chicagoland Market? If so, this podcast is for you! We break down the neighborhoods, different sides of the city, and surrounding suburbs so you can understand the uniqueness of investing in Chicago real estate. The hosts and guests are Chicago investors and Property Managers who are making it happen in and around the Windy City. We share information, winning strategies, obstacles, success stories, and most…
Episodes
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 252: Conventional Financing vs DSCR Loans
What are the pros/cons between conventional financing and DSCR loans? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 251: Powerful Networking and Property Management Insights with Bob Hansen
Bob is a successful realtor and investor with a focus on House Hacking to help her clients build investment portfolios! Bob kicks things off by talking about…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 250: Unlocking Success by Establishing a Strong Focus in Chicago Real Estate with Jonathan Klemm
Chicago General Contractor and return guest Jonathan Klemm provides insight on successes and improvements made to his Business and Investments since his last…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 249: Fannie Mae's Departure From Needing 25% Down on 2-4 Units
What are the new changes to owner-occupied conventional lending and how can Chicago investors take advantage of them? Connect with Mark and Tom…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 248: Early Investing Pitfalls and Tremendous Lessons Learned in Chicago's South Suburbs with Alex Fenske
Alex shares how he got interested in real estate investing and bought into "guru" advice which did NOT serve him well! He dives deep into the compounding…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 247: Strategic House Hacking in Chicago's West Town Neighborhood with Sarita Scherpereel
Sarita Scherpereel is a successful realtor and investor with a focus on House Hacking to help her clients build investment portfolios! Sarita jumps right in by…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 246: How to Get Reimbursed For Damages From Recent Chicago Flooding
How can I get reimbursed for damages that occurred to my property from the recent Chicago floods? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 245: Insights to Successful Short-Term Rental Investments with JD Modrak
JD shares his real estate beginnings, including his purchase of a multi-family building with a VA loan. He dives into Short-Term Rentals (STRs) including…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 244: Real Estate Tax Advantages, Short Term Rentals, and Branding, With Ryan Bakke
Ryan Bakke is a CPA, real estate investor, and coach who is helping others build wealth via real estate and tax strategy! Ryan starts by explaining the value a…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 243: A New Chicago Lending Option to Assist With Rehab Funding
What is this new lending option that could finance my rehab funds? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 242: From Rookie Status to Seasoned House Hacker, Flipper, and BRRRR Conductor on Chicago's Northwest Side with Manny Escarpita
Manny Escarpita is a young Chicago Real Estate Investor and Licensed General Contractor who has built up an impressive real estate portfolio since starting in…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 241: Game-Changing Appraisal Insights with Steve Zidek
Steve Zidek has nearly two decades of real estate experience as a broker and appraiser! Steve kicks off with how he got into the appraising business and breaks…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 240: What is Going On In the Chicago Multifamily Market?
What is Going On In the Chicago Multifamily Market? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 239: Cook County's New Program To Reduce Your Assessed Value and Maximize Profitability with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and CIC's Stacie Young
Assessor Kaegi and Stacie Young explain how the Assessor's Office and CIC created a program to incentivize affordable housing providers! To kick things off…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 238: Dissecting 20 Years of Real Estate and Lending Experience; Mike Facchini's Journey to a Thriving Portfolio in Chicago
Mike Facchini of Fairway Mortgage is a Mortgage Lender and Investor with over 20 years of real estate experience! Mike starts with insights on the real estate…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 237: Mastering the Maze: 5 Savvy Tactics to Conquer the High-Interest rate, Low-Inventory Real Estate Market with Perry Farella
How do you navigate a low inventory & higher interest rate environment? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 236: Grinding and Unlocking Success in Chicago's West Town Neighborhood with Alex Morsch
Alex Morsch of Peak Realty is a Commercial Broker and Investor with vast experience in repositioning assets in West Town. Alex starts by discussing the grind…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 235: Exploring Portage Park; An Interview With Special Guest and Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Co-Host Tom Shallcross
Mark is flying solo as co-host this week as he interviews a very special guest; flipper, investor, and fellow SUCI podcast co-host Tom Shallcross! Mark takes a…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 234: How To Get Deals Done in Today's Environment
What are successful investors doing to make deals happen in the current investor? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 233: Navigating Chicago's North Side: Insights from Commercial Real Estate Expert Alan Goldberg
Introduction: Meet Alan Goldberg, a titan in the Chicago real estate scene, with a career spanning decades. Alan's journey began in the late 70s when he made…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 232: Chicago Real Estate in the 1970s vs 2020s with Veteran Broker Jerry Ettinger
Jerry Ettinger of Ettinger Realty joins us to share jewels of wisdom accumulated over roughly 50 years in the real estate industry! Jerry kicks off with how he…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 231: Proactive Maintenance Techniques for Brick Buildings
What proactive maintenance should I be doing to my building? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 230: How Interning for Brandon Turner Helped BrightInvestor's Co-Founder Drew McCluskey Revolutionize Market Research
Drew McCluskey is an active real estate investor, previous intern of BiggerPockets' Brandon Turner, and Co-Founder of BrightInvestor; a data visualization…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 229: From Roofing to Real Estate: Ivan and Jackie Hernandez's Journey to Success in Chicago's Southwest Side
Ivan and Jackie Hernandez discuss their journey from a thriving roofing business to a real estate portfolio on Chicago's Southwest side! Ivan and Jackie lead…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 228: The Chicago Guide to Evaluating Brick Buildings
How do I know if my building is in need of masonry work? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 227: Unlocking Success As a Top-Producing Realtor and Expert in Wheaton with Michael Thornton
Michael Thorton of Compass leads a top producing real estate team serving Wheaton and surrounding Chicago suburbs! Michael kicks things off with a topic many…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 226: Unlocking Off-Market Deals Using Rescover's Analysis Platform for Maximum ROI with Ben Smith and Kristen Lopez
Ben Smith and Kristen Lopez break down how Rescover's All-in-One Analysis Platform can be your competitive edge to find off-market deals and maximize your ROI!…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 225: A Dive Into Current and Future Interest Rates with Chris Puleo
What will interest rates do over the next 6-12 months? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 224: Expert Insights On Chicago's Northwest Side with Jason Wagner
Jason Wagner is the Managing Broker of Greystone Realty; a brokerage where every agent is also an investor. If you don't already know, Jason is a huge…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 223: From New York to the Windy City - Curtis Lefebvre's Real Estate Journey and Success in East Garfield Park
Curtis Lefebvre shares why he left New York for the Windy City to start investing in Real Estate! Curtis jumps right in by getting granular on acquiring and…
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Episode 222: Essential Insights - 5 Must-Address Items in Your Attorney Review Letter - Expert Advice with Chance Badertscher from Lavelle Law"
What Are Five Items Every Investor Should Address in Their Attorney Review Letter? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 221: Unveiling Real Estate Market Insights - The Mad Scientist of Multifamily, Neal Bawa, Shares Data Trends and Future Outlook!
The Mad Scientist of Multifamily, Neal Bawa, returns to the show to share the latest data trends and his outlook on the Real Estate market! Neal jumps right in…
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Episode 220: A Seasoned Investor's Journey in Chicago Real Estate - Insights, Strategies, and Neighborhood Outlook with Baris Yuksel
Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Baris Yuksel, Supreme Capital Link…
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Episode 219: The Focus of Chicago's NBOA in 2023 and Why Housing Providers Should Take Notice
What's new with the NBOA and how can the NBOA assist small-mid size housing providers? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
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Episode 218: Sharing a Decade of Experience in Chicago Real Estate - Insights on Architecture, Renovation, and Investment Potential with Michaela Gordon
Michaela Gordon is a seasoned Realtor and Designer with over 10 years of experience acquiring and renovating properties in Chicago! Michaela kicks things off…
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Episode 217: Building Relationships with Community Banks - Insights from Chicagoan Kevin Greer on the Lending Market and Investor Strategies
Kevin Greer joins us to break down Community Banks, Commercial Lending, and the State of the Lending Market! Kevin explains the differences between Regional…
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Episode 216: Punch That Agent You Hate in the Face - The Chicago Real Estate Rumble
What is the Chicago Real Estate Rumble and how can I participate, attend, or donate? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
Straight Up Chicago InvestorEpisode 215: Scaling To A 430-Unit Rental Portfolio in Chicago's Midway Area with Brian Basic
Brian Basic is a seasoned investor with experience ranging from Condo Deconversions to Buy and Hold Rentals! Brian starts by explaining the origins of his…
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Episode 214: Real Estate Post-Recession - Building Up From the Ground with Roger Luri
Roger starts by discussing how he found a niche in New Construction and jumps into lessons learned throughout the years. Leaning on his decades of investing…
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Episode 213: The Future of Rent Control in Illinois: Updates and Implications
What is the future of rent control in Illinois and what are the implications based on rent control from other cities? Connect with Mark and Tom…
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Episode 212: Everything You Need to Know About Back of the Yards with Ignacio Gonzalez
Ignacio Gonzalez joins us to explain everything you need to know about the neighborhood he was born and raised in, and currently invests in; Back of the Yards!…
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Episode 211: Peeling Back The Onion on Student Housing In Chicago
Interested in investing near a Chicagoland University to provide student housing?! Harrison Cohen joins us to share how he's built his portfolio using this…
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Episode 210: What Investors Can Expect From Signed Contract to Finished Rehab
What should I expect when I hire a contractor for my first remodel? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
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Episode 209: Building a Portfolio with New Construction Rentals, STRs, and MTRs with Chicago REIA's Andrew Holmes
Do short term, mid term, and new construction rentals interest you?! Andrew Holmes provides great insight on how he's been utilizing all of these investment…
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Episode 208: Going Deep in Bucktown and Wicker Park with Jason Stratton
Interested in investing in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, but wondering if you're too late to the party?! Jason Stratton joins us to provide his perspective…
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Episode 207: The Steps to Estimating and Strategizing a Light Rehab or Turnover
What must an investor consider when planning to work with a contractor? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
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Episode 206: Finding a Niche in Chicago New Construction Developments with Prashanth Mahakali and Fernando Lopez
Prashanth Mahakali returns to the SUCI Podcast (Episode 21) with his business partner Fernando Lopez to discuss all things related to New Construction Builds…
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Episode 205: Be Your Own Bank And Grow your Investment Portfolio with Nick Chaplain
Nick Chaplain joins us to explain how real estate investors can leverage life insurance policies to "Be Your Own Bank". He jumps right into leveraging policies…
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Episode 204: Public Relations 101 - What to Say if a Reporter Contacts You Regarding Your Building
An incident happened at my building and now a reporter has reached out. How should I respond? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email…
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Episode 203: From An Immigrant with $100 To His Name, To a Successful Investor With a 30-Unit Portfolio Across Chicago with Catalin Maticiuc
Catalin Maticiuc of Compass joins us to share a wonderful immigrant success story involving house hacks on the North Side and BRRRRs on the South Side of…
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Episode 202: Challenging Househacks with Sewer Lines, Evictions, and Gangs…Oh My! with Ben Sussman
Interested in learning how our guest has acquired 12 doors before age 30?! Although it may sound glamorous, Ben Sussman gives us a raw breakdown of the…
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Episode 201: Owning Property in Your Personal Name or LLC
What are the advantages and disadvantages of owning a property in your personal name or in an LLC? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com…
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Episode 200: Which Chicago Neighborhoods are Hot and Which are Not?
WE'VE REACHED 200 EPISODES!!! Matt Feo, Jake Fugman, and Blake McCreight celebrate with us through an amazing panel discussion on all things Chicago Real…
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Episode 199: Lincoln Yards: A Sterling Bay Project Transforming Chicago
Matt Menna, Managing Principal of Sterling Bay, joins us to discuss Lincoln Yards; a 53-acre mixed-use community development along the North Branch of the…
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Episode 198: 2023 Tax Strategies for Chicagoland Real Estate Investors with Michael Procaccio
It's that time of the year again - tax season is upon us! Michael Procaccio, a tax advisor and Chicagoland investor, joins us to provide insight on optimal tax…
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Episode 197: Four Mistakes To Avoid When Underwriting Multifamily Properties
What are the four main mistakes investors make when underwriting multifamily deals? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
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Episode 196: Going A-to-Z on a Sight Unseen Purchase and Gut Renovation in Cicero with John Warren
John kicks things off by talking about underwriting, estimating rehab costs, and formulating the offer to purchase a multifamily building sight unseen. He…
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Episode 195: Building $300k in Networth through House Hacking (And Listening To The Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast 😁) with Victoria Barkate
Victoria Barkate joins us to discuss how she has quickly scaled her rental property portfolio as a W2 employee! Victoria starts by explaining her decision to…
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Episode 194: Understanding Chicago Garages with Vince Sliwa
What do I need to know when fixing or building a garage in Chicago? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show…
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Episode 193: The 2023 Guide to The Chicago Eviction Process with Jessica Ryan
Jessica Ryan, Head of KSN's Landlord/Tenant Department, joins us to educate Chicago Landlords on the eviction process and best practices! Jessica begins by…