Straight Up Chicago Investor

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 discusses how he's finding deal flow in this tough market and explains how understanding Zoning can be a cheat code. He closes with a bullish outlook on Lincoln Square and other “path of progress” neighborhoods!

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Guest: Joey Halperin, Halperin & Schatz Real Estate Group

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01:39 Housing Provider Tip - Prepare your tenants for issues that may arise during the winter season!

03:50 Intro to our guest, Joey Halperin!

11:55 Joey’s start in real estate development.

19:24 Getting into residential real estate brokerage.

23:33 Joey’s investment portfolio and neighborhoods of interest.

27:11 Taking on tough rehab projects.

33:10 Finding deal flow in this competitive market.

40:05 Neighborhoods that Joey is bullish on!

48:54 What is your competitive advantage?

49:37 One piece of advice for new investors.

50:35 What do you do for fun?

51:27 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

52:31 Local Network Recommendation?

53:44 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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