Best Joe And Kev Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 414: Mark Ainley Breaks Down Chicago Suburb Rental License Must Knows 42:41

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SUCI Co-Host Mark Ainley is back in the hot seat to share insights on being an apartment operator in Chicagoland Villages and Suburbs! Mark jumps right in by giving a bit of history on why rental licenses were originally introduced. He gets granular on various village requirements for rentals including smoke detectors, GFCIs, and hot water heaters.…

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Episode 413: Cost Seg Deadlines and Utilizing the Phased Approach with Cost Seg Kev 15:46

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When do I have to have my cost segregation done to ensure it is good for my 2025 taxes? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Cost Seg Kev from CSSI Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a…

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Episode 412: Luke Helliker Leverages the ADU Process & Learns Many Lessons 1:13:42

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Luke Helliker is a buy and hold real estate investor that has leveraged networking, house hacking, and value-add strategies to build a successful portfolio. Luke kicks things off by sharing how he acquired his first house hack and provides insights on the ADU process that he used to add a third legal unit. He lays out top considerations when conver…

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Episode 411: Shawn Good Creates Opportunity with Off Market Deals 59:41

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Shawn Good is a seasoned attorney and real estate investor with vast experience acquiring and stabilizing off-market real estate. Shawn kicks things off by discussing his first few deals which included a condo and an 8-unit building. He shares some funny stories on unfair partnerships he's been a part of and important points on due diligence when a…

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Episode 410: How to Make Your Offer More Attractive to Sellers with Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross 18:35

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What the different ways I can adjust my offer to make it more attractive? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and …

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Episode 409: How to Generate Direct to Seller Off-Market Deals with Eli Goodman 48:27

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Eli Goodman of Illinois Real Estate Buyers gives the complete playbook on dealing directly with sellers to acquire off-market deals! Eli starts with explaining the grind it took to get his wholesaling off the ground! He discusses the right way to communicate with distressed sellers to create win-win scenarios and also throws in a few horror stories…

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#18 The strategy-reality gap: What's really happening in asset management. 39:32

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We talk about sustainability strategies all day long... but why do so few of them actually work on the ground? I sat down with Mark Hingston from Cushman & Wakefield to explore one of the industry's biggest challenges: the gap between what we say we'll do and what actually happens in asset management. We dive into: ✓ Why corporate sustainability pl…

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Episode 408: Chicago Suburb Land Development with Jim Paul 1:04:48

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Jim Paul, Director of the ALPS Group, has over 2 decades of experience in land development and receivership. Jim jumps right in by discussing an early 21-acre land development deal and the hurdles he dealt with there! He breaks down his Tuscan Hills and Canterbury Lakes projects - residential developments in Will County, IL. Jim explains how to get…

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Episode 407: How to Take Advantage of the Different Zoning Labels in Chicago 20:07

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What are the differences between R2, R3, R4, and R5 zoning? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back …

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Episode 406: How to Quit Your W2 After 1 House Hack with Moises Correa 1:03:08

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Moises Correa, Principal of Proximo Equity Group, leads a team that specializes in value-add multifamily real estate across the Midwest. Moises provides the ins and outs of his first couple house hacks in Avondale and how he burned the boats and left his W2 job after the first one! He explains how he formed partnerships to purchase a large multifam…

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Episode 405: $1 Billion in Real Estate Sales with Chicago Podcaster Joe Smazal 1:05:37

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Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner of Interra Realty, has over a decade of experience selling mid-market apartment buildings and recently surpassed $1 Billion in transaction volume! Joe kicks things off by sharing the genesis and overview of his "Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast"! He reflects on his career's progression and highlights that have l…

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Episode 404: Lending Options For Non-Owner Occupied Investors With Chris Puleo 11:32

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What are my lending options for a non-owner occupied investor? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you ba…

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Episode 403: Saving & Grinding Gets You "4" Properties Before 21 with Lantz Kurzawinski 50:22

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Lantz Kurzawinski, Marketing Specialist for the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, tells his story of grinding to succeed in real estate at an early age. Lantz explains how he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit at an early age and decided to dive into real estate. He shares his experience as a leasing agent and how that led him to discover hi…

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Episode 402: Looking At Chicago Investing Differently with Jason Wagner 1:01:02

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Jason shares why he chose to invest in Chicago's northwest side and how he's achieved success in that area. He breaks down assumable loans and 2-1 buydowns including how these tools can be leveraged to improve an asset's ROI! Jason discusses the power of the data he compiles in the Wagner Report and how investors can utilize it for a competitive ed…

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#17 How to think differently about climate change - Kev flying solo! 14:11

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Following a busy summer and various happenings at the Hut22 HQ, I'm flying solo in this episode of Carbon Clarity! Instead of a guest, I'm bringing you three book recommendations, all of which made me think differently about climate change. If you want to know which books to read to make you think differently too, check out the episode! Things ment…

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Episode 401: Interest Rates Are Coming Down According to Chris Puleo 13:21

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Chris Puleo lays out tangible reasons why he feels interest rates will be coming down in the upcoming future. ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a vacancy…

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Episode 400: The Proven Way To Break Down Chicago Real Estate Investing with Kevin Rocio 1:01:24

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Kevin Rocio, founder of ROC Advisory Group, is an award winning commercial real estate broker, mentor, and investor. Kevin shares how he built a business and sphere of influence in the mortgage lending industry. He discusses his start in commercial real estate and gets granular on various valuation metrics. Kevin talks about the rapid growth of his…

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Episode 399: Finding Properties Today: The Guide to Cash Flowing Deals with Micah White 1:05:07

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Micah White is a real estate coach with a proven track record of finding cash flowing real estate with great ROI! Micah starts by explaining the ins and outs of his first couple house hacks in Logan Square and North Lawndale. He provides great pointers on proper due diligence to mitigate risk on an investment. Micah shares a hilarious DIY story; mo…

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Episode 398: House Hacking Your Way to Lasting Wealth with Paul de Luca 53:20

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Paul de Luca of The Axon Group joins us to provide great insights on leveraging house hacking to grow a portfolio and how to succeed as an investor-friendly real estate agent! Paul jumps right into the nitty gritty of his first couple house hack deals! He gives tips on getting off the ground as a new real estate agent and the 101 on Chicago non-con…

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Episode 397: When Should You File an Insurance Claim and What Are the "Do's" and "Don'ts" When Filing an Insurance Claim on Your Property? 21:14

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What are the "do's" and "don'ts" when filing an insurance claim? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you …

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Episode 396: Buying, Building, and Adding Value in Self Storage with Fernando Angelucci 1:08:56

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Fernando Angelucci returns to the podcast to explain how he has rapidly grown his self storage business and the drivers behind increasing self storage demand! Fernando explains his marketing strategy to optimize deal flow despite the low inventory environment. He delves deep into the underwriting and feasibility studies performed on self storage in…

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#16 How data centers could heat your morning shower . With Andrew Cripps 48:03

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In one possible transition to low carbon heat we might spend millions on individual heat pumps for every home and building... but what if there's a smarter way to heat entire areas of our towns and cities? In this episode, I'm talking to Andrew Cripps from Vital Energy about heat networks - the technology that's been quietly heating more of our cit…

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Episode 395: Chicago Property Management and Leasing Best Practices with Max Motew 1:07:14

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Max Motew, Director of Leasing at Mo2 Properties, joins us to share great insights on acquiring, renovating, and stabilizing small multifamily properties in Chicago's north side! Max jumps right in by sharing top considerations when renovating Chicago landmarked properties! He talks about the importance of knowing your market to accurately project …

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Episode 394: The Legal Nuances of Different Real Estate Partnership Structures 13:19

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What do investors need to consider from a legal perspective when setting up new partnerships? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] Have a vacancy? We can place y…

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Episode 393: Chicago Veterans' Guide to Real Estate Success with DuBois Toy 1:01:28

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DuBois Toy is a seasoned real estate investor, veteran, and cybersecurity analyst who has a passion for helping veterans maximize their real estate benefits! DuBois kicks things off by discussing his start in real estate which involved a house hack and dealing with an eviction! He breaks down the rent-by-the-room strategy as a tool to maximize ROI.…

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Episode 392: Cost Seg Kev Explains How Chicago Rehabbers Can Be Saving Tens Of Thousands Dollars 51:16

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Kevin Cawley, aka Cost Seg Kev, is a Senior Account Executive at CSSI Services - a firm with over 55,000 cost segregation studies completed since 2003. Cost Seg Kev starts by reviewing the 101 on cost segregation and how it can be used to offset your tax liability. He dives into the benefits of real estate professional status and recent tax code ch…

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Episode 391: Do You Have a Business Continuation Plan? 9:08

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Josh Steigelmann explains the importance of a business continuation plan and provides step-by-step guidance on how investors can set-up a business continuation plan ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Em…

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Episode 390: What Not To Do When Disaster Strikes: Mitch Schoeneman on Insurance Claims 58:58

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Mitch Schoeneman is a Managing Partner at A. Schoeneman & Co. - a top rated Chicago public insurance adjusting firm that has been serving customers for over 55 years! Mitch starts by explaining the services rendered by insurance adjusters. He breaks down how investors can set themselves up for success with insurance claims and provides tactical ste…

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#15. Don't look back: Construction's missing feedback loop with Joe-Jack Williams. 44:27

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We spend weeks perfecting tender documents for projects we might not even win, but how much time do we spend learning from the buildings we actually build? Spoiler alert: almost none. In this wide-ranging conversation, I discuss with Joe-Jack Williams from Bywater how the construction industry has developed a serious case of selective blindness whe…

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Episode 389: Different Approach To Short Term Investing In Chicago With Sebastian Mysliwiec 1:02:15

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 388: NBOA 2025 Summer Soiree Update 14:38

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 387: This Is How You Make Money In Chicago In Your Early 20s with Alex Diaz 48:43

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 386: How to Invest in DuPage County with Katie and Rob Hayes 1:06:44

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 385: What is a Demand Letter and How to Handle Receipt of a Demand Letter 16:24

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 384: From Cold Calling to Billions of Dollars in Loans Originated with Jake Clopton 54:10

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 383: From Chemist to Chicago's "Bow Tie" Attorney w/Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib 1:01:32

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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#14 Lock it in. Why carbon storage matters. 46:33

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We all know we need to cut carbon emissions... but what about the carbon that's already out there? I recently sat down with Garrett Boudinot, founder of Vy-Carb, and he shared a really powerful perspective. He says it's not just about fixing the leaky tap – it's also about mopping up all the water that's already spilled! Mitigation, reducing our em…

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Episode 382: What Investors Need to Know About Built to Rent Opportunities in Chicago 16:47

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 381: How Chicago's Powerhouse Lender Renovo Financial Was Built with Kevin Werner 1:11:05

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 380: Innovation in Modular Housing With Rory Rubin 33:25

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 379: Preparing Your Property To Add an ADU 12:25

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 378: How Wonderful Togbey Built a 20-Unit Portfolio Against the Odds 56:57

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 377: This is How Grit Can Take You Further in Chicago Real Estate with Daniel Baker 55:27

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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#13 The Critical Chain: Minerals, Geopolitics, and the Green Transition 43:42

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What do electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, and satellites all have in common? They rely on a complex, often invisible web of elements – rare earths and critical minerals – pulled from the ground, refined across borders, and essential to our transition to a net-zero carbon future. But here’s the catch – the term “critical” isn’t as clear…

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Episode 376: Buy Before You Sell; How To Write Offers Non-Contingent on The Sale of Your Existing Property 10:20

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 375: Learn How To Build A Chicago Portfolio Without Quitting the W2 with Nate Fernandez 52:05

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 374: Taking On Opportunity In Chicago's Toughest Neighborhoods with Corey Oliver 1:06:33

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 373: A New Option to Fund Renovations For Chicago 2-4 Properties 10:09

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 372: Having Limited Capital and Scaling In Chicago Big Time with Kevin Schnell 54:20

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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected] 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 Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow…

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Episode 371: How To Break into Chicago Real Estate Investing in Your 20s with Michael Kaplan 54:20

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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 able to acquire a 4-unit prope…