Straight Up Chicago Investor

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 real estate buyers and how those buyers can build relationships with multifamily brokers. In typical SUCI fashion, Andy closes with Chicago neighborhoods that he is bullish on for growth!

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Guest: Andy Friedman, Kiser Group

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01:52 Housing Provider Tip - Building good rapport with your tenants is critical!

03:12 Intro to our guest, Andy Friedman!

16:55 Andy’s transition from stock trading to real estate.

22:31 The journey of starting a brewery!

31:30 Getting off the ground in commercial real estate.

39:23 Tips for first time commercial real estate buyers.

54:04 Neighborhoods that Andy is bullish on!

59:07 What is your competitive advantage?

60:01 One piece of advice for new investors.

61:45 What do you do for fun?

62:25 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

64:07 Local Network Recommendation?

66:12 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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