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

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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 converting a basement into a dwelling unit including the top dollar items. Luke talks about getting a 4-unit acquisition to the finish line, despite it involving violations and a difficult seller. Throughout this episode, Luke demonstrates how holding real estate for the long term has built him great wealth and how staying active in the market is the key to success!

If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!

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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 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. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com

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Guest: Luke Helliker

Link: Luke Helliker - DocuSign | LinkedIn

Link: EUBA

Link: SUCI Ep 345 - Joey Turano

Link: SUCI Ep 354 - Jake Fugman & Mike Scanlon

Link: SUCI Ep 389 - Sebastian Mysliwiec

Link: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Book Recommendation)

Guest Questions:

03:15 Housing Provider Tip - Ensure to perform periodic checks on properties to identify issues that tenants may not bring up!

05:03 Intro to our guest, Luke Helliker!

13:19 Luke's first deal: a 2-unit house hack!

20:18 How to leverage the ADU process.

27:20 Funding an ADU project.

41:09 Navigating investing with your significant other.

43:15 Acquiring a 4-unit building in a competitive market!

58:47 Lessons learned on the 4-unit acquisition.

65:30 Luke's next investment targets.

66:19 What is your competitive advantage?

67:15 One piece of advice for new investors.

67:59 What do you do for fun?

69:19 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

70:01 Local Network Recommendation?

70:30 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

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414 episodes

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Content provided by Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross and Straight Up Chicago Investor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross and Straight Up Chicago Investor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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 converting a basement into a dwelling unit including the top dollar items. Luke talks about getting a 4-unit acquisition to the finish line, despite it involving violations and a difficult seller. Throughout this episode, Luke demonstrates how holding real estate for the long term has built him great wealth and how staying active in the market is the key to success!

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]

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. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com

=============

Guest: Luke Helliker

Link: Luke Helliker - DocuSign | LinkedIn

Link: EUBA

Link: SUCI Ep 345 - Joey Turano

Link: SUCI Ep 354 - Jake Fugman & Mike Scanlon

Link: SUCI Ep 389 - Sebastian Mysliwiec

Link: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Book Recommendation)

Guest Questions:

03:15 Housing Provider Tip - Ensure to perform periodic checks on properties to identify issues that tenants may not bring up!

05:03 Intro to our guest, Luke Helliker!

13:19 Luke's first deal: a 2-unit house hack!

20:18 How to leverage the ADU process.

27:20 Funding an ADU project.

41:09 Navigating investing with your significant other.

43:15 Acquiring a 4-unit building in a competitive market!

58:47 Lessons learned on the 4-unit acquisition.

65:30 Luke's next investment targets.

66:19 What is your competitive advantage?

67:15 One piece of advice for new investors.

67:59 What do you do for fun?

69:19 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

70:01 Local Network Recommendation?

70:30 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

-----------------

Production House: Flint Stone Media

Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

  continue reading

414 episodes

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