Straight Up Chicago Investor

Dec 12 2024 343 ep. 40 mins 96

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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 importantly, lessons learned. If you are looking for ground level information and want to learn what has worked and not worked in Chicago, you are in the right place.

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Episode 341: Cracking the Code to Large Scale Developments with Susan Tjarksen

Dec 12 2024 54 mins

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 insa

Episode 340: You Might Be Exempt From Paying Sales Tax on Your Materials

Dec 10 2024 10 mins

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! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Guest: Tom Shallcross, Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Link:

Episode 339: How to Get to 1,000 Units in 20 Years… The Blueprint With Jeff Weinberg

Dec 05 2024 60 mins

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 i

Episode 338: Skills Earned On The Floor of Wall Street Become Secret Power In Moving Apartment Buildings with Andy Friedman

Nov 28 2024 69 mins

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

Episode 337: How to Establish Credibility and Raise Capital

Nov 26 2024 9 mins

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! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Guest: Aram Ghazaryan, AMG Realty Link: Episode 335: The Growth Ever

Episode 336: Can Both Sides Get What They Need Around Chicago Landlord-Tenant Laws with Michelle Gilbert

Nov 21 2024 58 mins

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-ten

Episode 335: The Growth Every Chicago Investor Wants - Listen To What Aram Ghazaryan Did in 24 Months

Nov 14 2024 54 mins

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 g

Episode 334: Canceling a Contract After All Contingencies Have Passed

Nov 12 2024 10 mins

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! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Guest: Chance Badertscher of Lavelle Law Link: Build Your Team | Str

Episode 333: Chicago Building Code Violations and How to Work the System with Zack Limbaugh

Nov 07 2024 55 mins

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 V

Episode 332: From Slangin’ Windows To Building Chicago 6 Flats in 10 Year with Joey Halperin

Oct 31 2024 56 mins

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 r