Straight Up Chicago Investor

Updated: 15 May 2025 • 376 episodes
www.straightupchicagoinvestor.com/podcast

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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Corey Oliver, CEO of Strength in Management, is back three years later to share additional insights on managing in C/D neighborhoods.  Corey starts by discussing recent compression of cap rates and investment financials in Chicago C/D class neighborhoods. He gets granular on the process for placing and managing CHA ten

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How can Chicago investors fund rehabs for 2-4 unit properties? ============= Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has

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Kevin Schnell of Concord Capital has amassed a portfolio of over 400 rental units and has vast experience repositioning multi-family and mixed-use real estate investments! Kevin hits the ground running with how he grinded early in his real estate career to learn his markets and efficiently prospect to generate deal flo

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Michael Kaplan is a real estate broker and investor who has grinded to become a top broker at 24 years of age! Michael starts by explaining how he realized that college was not for him and pivoted to an entrepreneurial route in real estate! He explains the mindset required to start real estate investing and how he was

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What's Different in Today's Lending Environment and How do Chicago Investors Capitalize?  ============= 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: StraightUpChicagoInvesto

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Erik Swanson, owner of Fernweh Property Group, explains how he’s developed a track record with investors that has allowed him to build a Tap Room business and an impressive real estate portfolio! Erik starts with very cool stories about his days in the music industry including working alongside some legendary bands! He

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