Straight Up Chicago Investor

Susan Tjarksen is the Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield and has led the development of residential and commercial across the country! Susan discusses her time in hotel management and shares some funny/horror stories! She explains how receiverships work and how investors can capitalize on this opportunity. She breaks down the nuances of large scale developments including insane time frames o...

What is an enterprise zone and how can investors benefit from these areas? ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Tom Shallcross, Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Link: Chicago Enterpri...

Jeff Weinberg returns to the show after two years to share the impressive growth of Drexel Properties! Jeff explains how Drexel Properties has grown from 600 units to over 1000 units over the last 2 years. He discusses how his team leverages technology to streamline their property management business. Jeff dives deep on how to find deals in a competitive market and emphasizes the importance of tre...

Andy Friedman is a Senior Director at Kiser Group and has a proven track record of success in Chicago Multifamily Real Estate. Andy shares his experience as a stock trader and brewery owner, including how the skills he obtained in those endeavors translated to real estate! Andy explains the grit required to get off the ground in commercial real estate. He provides valuable tips for new commercial...

What are the appropriate steps to take to raise capital from investors? ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Aram Ghazaryan, AMG Realty Link: Episode 335: The Growth Every Chicago Investo...

Michelle starts by explaining both Chicago's RLTO and Cook County's RTLO, and the differences between the two ordinances. She gets granular on disclosures required from Housing Providers to remain in compliance with the ordinance(s) and breaks down security deposits and move-in fees. Michelle dives deep on the eviction process and shares resolution tips to aid with landlord-tenant issues. She clos...

Aram Ghazaryan returns to explain how he transitioned from a successful RE broker to a flipper executing over ten profitable flips per year. Aram starts by discussing his first multifamily investment which was a 7-unit building. He explains his decision to stop being an agent and jump into flipping properties full time. Aram shares tremendous lessons learned from flipping and has great insights on...

What can you cancel a contract for after all contingencies have passed? ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Chance Badertscher  of Lavelle Law Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago...

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 becoming an attorney and leveraged those relationships to build a niche in legally handling Building Code Violations! Zack...

Joey Halperin is a real estate broker and developer with vast experience in ground up development and renovation projects across Chicago! Joey starts by explaining how he left the corporate world to jump into general contracting and real estate brokerage! He gets granular on difficult renovation projects and the importance of having skilled contractors to help assess and mitigate risk. Joey discus...

Which South Side neighborhoods have been the biggest surprise and which neighborhoods have the most potential? ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Aaron Sklar , Kiser Group Link: Episode...

James Erwin has decades of experience practicing Real Estate Law and is a board member of the NSBC! James starts by breaking down the legal ins and outs for condo deconversions. He dives deep on the process for clearing building violations on properties including tips to keep the City and lenders happy. James explains the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and everything that must be disclosed in or...

Sean Douglas of the Axon Group discusses his adventurous start to his real estate journey! Sean began his investment career when he inherited his grandparent's home, which after numerous setbacks, he eventually flipped! He breaks down how he jumped into the deep end by doing construction himself. After having a contractor steal $7000 from him, Sean recaps the long days of work that it took to get...

What should I focus on in negotiating a multifamily transaction? ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Noah Birk , Kiser Group Link: Kiser Group ----------------- Production House:  Flint...

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-unit building, limitations on building single family homes, and requirements for selling a tenant-occupied building in...

RJ de Leon returns to the show to tell us about his most recent investments and how he's managing his portfolio remotely as he and his family spend most of the year traveling! RJ starts by discussing how he and his wife Nicky set up their investments and businesses to be able to manage them remotely and travel the country for months at a time! He gives tips for aspiring entrepreneurs that are plan...

What are the construction costs associated with building out a new ADU unit? C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Jonathan Klemm , Quality Builders Link: SUCI Episode 264: Unlocking Zoning Secrets: Your Guide to Chicago Zoning, ADUs, and Other Essential Information ----------------- Production House:  Flint Stone Medi...

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 explains how sophisticated squatters are able to steal a property owner's equity. He dives into the top precautionary measures against s...

Join us for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting clebration of Pentwater Cabinetry's newly renovated showroom! On September 25th at 4pm, we cut the ribbon on the future for Pentwater Cabinetry and their ability to fill your cabinet needs. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the event! When: September 25th at 4pm Where: 920 N Lombard Road, Lombard, IL 60148 Call: 630-487-5811 Visit:...

Horacio Tristan is a born and raised Chicagoan and full-time government employee who has built an impressive real estate portfolio and brokerage business! Horacio starts by discussing his upbringing and his first few real estate deals on Chicago's South Side. He explains how he built and maintained his real estate brokerage business during the housing crash. Horacio shares his geographic areas of...

What type of financing are investors utilizing to get deals done and what are the pros and cons of each option? C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Perry Farella , First Community Mortgage Link: How 2 Fund Renovation Blog ----------------- Production House:  Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor...

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 properties under his belt, he shares great insights on small and large flips including pros and cons of both options. Kirby discusse...

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 estate, managing condominiums, and public housing in the late 1970s. Taft discusses the differences in leasing now compared...

What Should Investors Do To Ensure a Successful Rehab? C onnect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Jonathan Klemm, Quality Builders Link: Episode 76: Big Business Processes Make a Powerful Small Business with Jonathan Klemm ----------------- Production House:  Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

Michael Valente is the founder and CEO of Renovation Sells Franchising; general contracting experts that focus on cosmetic renovations of pre-market homes to maximize sales price! Michael shares how he left his corporate job and began working for his mentor to learn the ropes of general contracting and renovation! He talks about starting his own general contracting business and the biggest lessons...