Straight Up Chicago Investor

Fernando Angelucci has spent the last decade becoming one of the largest wholesalers in the Chicagoland area. Fernando successfully scaled his wholesaling business to a goliath and used the same skill sets and systems to establish and grow his self storage portfolio. In today's episode, Fernando breaks down why he prefers self storage over multifamily investing, what you should be looking for in a...

Nationally-recognized real estate rockstar David Greene of Bigger Pockets and Keller Williams holds nothing back! David provides his thoughts on the BRRRR strategy and dissuades the myths around equity as a cushion. David also covers the buyer/investor relationship, houssehacking as a cheat code, and why you need to start pushing over dominos to build your empire. Please enjoy today's episode and...

How can I put my best foot forward when making offers and how can I show experienced agents that I am serious? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: John Warren of Second City Real Estate ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

Malcolm Gladwell popularized the idea that it takes 10,000 hours to master something. Well, if that's the case, Mike Olszewski has likely mastered his craft several times over. To date, he has sold over 17,500 REO properties, developed properties and has even begun his own private lending business. Today, you get to learn the process of acquiring, rehabbing and selling REO properties from a master...

Knowing a couple neighborhoods intimately is better than a hundred superficially. That's exactly what the Property People did in Chicago's northwest neighborhood. It's how they know how deep they can dig a basement out and how much value they'll add. What certain features are expected and what can they pass on? Greg and Jenny are a rockstar duo that have grown tremendously and have even more ambit...

What is ClickInvest and why should I care? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Rosario Terracciano of Clickinvest ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

From the downtown riverwalk, to larger lots and Suburban living, Naperville is a diverse market drenched with opportunity. Today's guest, Josh Mitchell, has carved out his niche as the go to guy in the area, acting as both an investor and a broker for Re/Max in Naperville. In this episode, Josh answers some FAQs for people thinking about going down a similar career trajectory and explains the nuan...

All the nuggets you've learned from previous episodes won't add up to squat if you do not have the appropriate team in place. So how do you build that successful team? Today's guest, Gary Davidson, is not only a rock star attorney, but he is the definition of a go-giver. In today's episode you will learn how asking the question "how can I add value to person X?" can solidify your network and prope...

What are the steps and my responsibilities as an investor to get from attorney review to the closing table? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Chance Badertscher of Lavelle Law ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

Roman Viere manages and operates over 900 apartment units, and the majority of these units are in Austin. Austin is geographically Chicago's largest neighborhood and offers everything from a 9-hole golf course to struggling store fronts. It takes a hands-on approach to analyze, screen and operate in a neighborhood like Austin, and Roman provides tactical insights and street-level knowledge useful...

Like many real estate professionals, Jonathan Klemm transitioned from a W-2; what is remarkable about him is his background working with Walsh Construction, which is one of Chicago's largest construction and contraction companies. Jonathan has taken everything he learned about managing large scale projects and applied it to smaller, investor focused projects. Listen in as Jonathan explains his pro...

What are proactive steps to ensure I'm ready to pull the trigger when the right property presents itself? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Rosario Terracciano of Clickinvest ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

With the Lake, a world-class University, and a plethora of transportation, Evanston is an extremely attractive and diverse marketplace for many investors. Jaimie Steinher of Essex Realty exclusively covers Evanston, and provides on the ground insights to help you navigate the different pockets of the city. Jamie lays out cap rates, average rents, and tenant expectations in an episode packed with t...

For many Chicagoans, the porch has been the focal point of countless memorable times. Since Covid, the importance of "outdoor spaces" in real estate has re-emerged as a priority for plenty of homebuyers, too. But how many investors know how to evaluate the build quality of a property with a porch? And what's the process like when wanting to add a back porch to an existing property? How do you work...

What are some common mistakes I can look to avoid when calculating my after repair value and proposed rents? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: John Warren of SecondCity ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

We all know about the numerous laws either being proposed or already enacted affecting housing providers and investors. Groups like the Illinois Realtors Association, the NBOA, the CAR and others are working everyday to keep laws fair and protect people. Our guest today, Gideon Blustein, is the director of member outreach for the Illinois REALTORS and talks us through some of the current issues at...

Ryan Smith is not an optimist, but a realist. With a stark numbers-based opinion, Ryan provides his thoughts on Chicago's housing market, the strength and the validity of the recent appreciation, and how long it may take to get through upcoming foreclosure inventory. We've had Ryan on here before (Episode 28), but last time it was too good of a conversation so we had to bring him back. Listen in a...

How can I make my offer more attractive in this hot market? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Rosario Terracciano of Clickinvest ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

Lee Kiser is the co-founder of Kiser Group, a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a wealth of knowledge in the Chicago market (and a local musician!). In today's episode, Lee provides his thoughts on how today's hot market differs from 2005, how institutional and private money has altered apartment investing in Chicago, and what neighborhoods are on the rise. Lee dishes out advice on sub...

Possibly the biggest consideration when taking on a rehab project is how to finance the deal. We've all considered hard money, FHA has their 203K loan program, and we've probably seen a late night commercial or two. Perry Farella of Prime Lending talks us through a loan program which is a cross between a conventional loan and hard money, something that you don't even need to refinance out of once...

Besides rate and term, what other items I should ask about when talking to different lenders? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Eric Workman of Renovo Financial ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

One of the most important team members that real estate investors rely on is their attorney. Not all closings are created equal and Gina Diaz explains some of the closing nuances both through the eyes of an attorney and as an investor. Gina provides great insights into how to successfully close on a short sale, what to be aware of in a double close, and how to work with a title company and attorne...

With nearly 30 years of experience as a broker, Frank Montro, the King of Chicagoland, shares his reflections on how the industry has changed from the early '80s to today. While touching on strategies his team uses to generate business, and cementing what it takes to succeed, Frank gives a compelling presentation that is certain to teach you something about winning in Chicago. Do NOT play with you...

What are some items I should look out for during Attorney Review? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Chance Badertscher of  Lavelle Law ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

Be honest with yourself...how many excuses do you tell yourself? Farrah Ali was a single mom in debt, working full time, but did not let that deter her from financial freedom. Listen to her incredible story and how it has impacted all areas of her life. She details even more of this in her book, "Diaries of A Female Real Estate Investor." If you liked what you heard, please share it with a friend...