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Episode 88: You Can’t Get Any More Chicago Than This - First-Generation American Sal Becovic and his 2,000 Rogers Park Units
Straight Up Chicago Investor
09/09/21 • 43 min
Like many families in Chicago, Sal’s family came from the old world and settled in a turbulent part of the city at a turbulent time. As he’s now standing on the shoulders of what his parents initially organized, he’s building it farther than ever expected. Sal’s story is amazing, his advice is timely, and his passion is contagious. Listen to today’s episode with Sal Becovic.
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Guest: Sal Becovic of Becovic
Link: The Economist - World News, Politics, Economics, Business & Finance
Link: Neighborhood Building Owner's Alliance – A Voice for Chicago's Building Owner's
Sponsor: Pentwater Cabinetry Sponsor: Essex Realty-----------------
Guest Questions
How are you still finding deals? 7:30
What are the changes you’ve seen in Edgewater, Uptown and Rogers Park? 13:15
Pain Points? 23:00
Concerning headwinds? 33:30
NBOA and builders groups experiences? 36:20
Wrap Up Questions
What is your competitive advantage? 38:45
One piece of advice for new investors? 40:00
What do you do for fun? 40:25
Local network recommendation? 41:30
How can we learn more about you? 42:00
That’s our show! Thanks so much for tuning in!
If you want to make the most of your investment, connect with us at https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/.
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Episode 87: Straight Up Tuesday Tip 11 - Eric Workman Answers "What steps can I take to maximize my appraisal?"
Straight Up Chicago Investor
09/07/21 • 18 min
What steps can I take to maximize my appraisal?
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Email the Show: [email protected]
Guest: Eric Workman of Renovo Financial
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Episode 84: Straight Up Tuesday Tip 10 - John Warren Answers "How can I put my best foot forward when making offers and how can I show experienced agents that I am serious?"
Straight Up Chicago Investor
08/24/21 • 12 min
How can I put my best foot forward when making offers and how can I show experienced agents that I am serious?
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Guest: John Warren of Second City Real Estate
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Episode 81: Straight Up Tuesday Tip 9 - Rosario Terracciano Answers "What is ClickInvest and why should I care?"
Straight Up Chicago Investor
08/10/21 • 9 min
What is ClickInvest and why should I care?
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Guest: Rosario Terracciano of Clickinvest
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Episode 79: “I Got A Guy” - Keys to Building a Strong Chicago Network with Gary Davidson
Straight Up Chicago Investor
07/29/21 • 50 min
All the nuggets you’ve learned from previous episodes won’t add up to squat if you do not have the appropriate team in place. So how do you build that successful team? Today’s guest, Gary Davidson, is not only a rock star attorney, but he is the definition of a go-giver. In today’s episode you will learn how asking the question “how can I add value to person X?” can solidify your network and propel you on your journey. We will also discuss common mistakes investors make, and the questions you should be asking when picking an attorney (and some PBR history!).
Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and share with someone who may be interested in investing in Chicago!
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Guest: Gary Davidson from Castle Law | Call Gary: 815-351-0408
Sponsor: Appeal.tax Sponsor: ExetorLink: Go Giver By Bob Burg & John David Mann
Link: The One Thing By Gary Keller
Link: Ryan Smith
Link: Frank Montro
Link: Juan Loya
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Guest Questions
Guest Intro 5:18
How do you build a team and successfully network in Chicago real estate? 7:15
How are you a connector? 10:54
How to provide value to others as a new investor 14:51
How Did Commercial Law Prepare You For What You Do Today? 20:38
Top mistakes made by Chicago investors 26:41
What to ask when hiring a real estate attorney 34:54
Wrap Up Questions
What’s your competitive advantage? 40:07
Advice for new investors? 40:51
What do you do for fun? 41:31
Self development activity? 43:26
Local network recommendation? 45:03
How can we learn more about you? 46:53
Thanks for tuning into our show!
If you want to make the most of your investment, connect with us at https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/.
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Episode 78: Straight Up Tuesday Tip 8 - Chance Badertscher Answers "What are the steps and my responsibilities as an investor to get from attorney review to the closing table?"
Straight Up Chicago Investor
07/27/21 • 11 min
What are the steps and my responsibilities as an investor to get from attorney review to the closing table?
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Guest: Chance Badertscher of Lavelle Law
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Episode 76: Big Business Processes Make a Powerful Small Business with Jonathan Klemm
Straight Up Chicago Investor
07/15/21 • 44 min
Like many real estate professionals, Jonathan Klemm transitioned from a W-2; what is remarkable about him is his background working with Walsh Construction, which is one of Chicago’s largest construction and contraction companies. Jonathan has taken everything he learned about managing large scale projects and applied it to smaller, investor focused projects. Listen in as Jonathan explains his process, what sets his company apart and how to best position yourself to work with contractors.
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Guest: Jonathan Klemm of Quality Builders | Email Jonathan: [email protected] | Email Quality Builders: [email protected]
Sponsor: Pentwater Cabinetry Sponsor: Appeal.taxLink: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Link: Remodeling and Repair - Installation Cost Calculators
Link: The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses
Link: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business eBook: Wickman, Gino: Kindle Store
Link: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Kindle edition by Carnegie, Dale. Self-Help Kindle eBooks
Link: Prashanth Mahakali - Chicago, Illinois, United States | Professional Profile
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Guest Questions
Guest Intro 5:00
Takeaways from working at a large construction company for quality builders? 8:00
Questions to ask when interviewing contractors? 11:20
What’s expected of investors you partner with? 12:50
How does an investor's financing affect your timeline? 17:00
What items can cause a large change in price during the work? 25:00
How do you manage pricing variability? 27:00
How did you move from W-2 to self employed? 28:25
Wrap Up Questions
What’s your competitive advantage? 37:45
Advice for new investors? 38:40
What do you do for fun? 39:15
Self development activity? 39:56
Local network recommendation? 40:45
How can we learn more about you? 41:45
That’s our show, thanks again for tuning in!
If you want to make the most of your investment, connect with us at https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/.
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Episode 73: Understanding the Cost and Maintenance of Chicago Porches with Mr. Porch
Straight Up Chicago Investor
07/01/21 • 47 min
For many Chicagoans, the porch has been the focal point of countless memorable times. Since Covid, the importance of “outdoor spaces” in real estate has re-emerged as a priority for plenty of homebuyers, too. But how many investors know how to evaluate the build quality of a property with a porch? And what’s the process like when wanting to add a back porch to an existing property? How do you work with the city to ensure compliance? Frank Knight, AKA Mr. Porch, has built about 3,000 porches in the Chicago area and he’s here today to shed some information on this Chicago cultural phenomenon.
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Guest: Frank Knight of Mr. Porch
Sponsor: Exetor Sponsor: Appeal.taxLink: City of Chicago - Search Building Department Records
Link: Pavlovcik Architecture Inc.
Link: Law of Success: Napoleon Hill
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Guest Questions
Guest Intro and background. 6:30
How did you become Mr. Porch? 9:30
How is lumber pricing affecting your business? 13:15
Differences between a steel and wooden porch? 14:30
How should you evaluate existing porches on new properties? 16:00
How do you know if you have a violation on your porch? 19:00
Difference between replacing or modifying? 22:25
Are you a one stop shop or do clients need to go to other places? 25:45
Timeline for new porch? 28:45
How can I maintain the porch longer? 34:15
Wrap Up Questions
What is your competitive advantage? 40:25
What is one piece of advice you'd give a new investor? 41:20
What do you do for fun? 42:00
Self development? 42:50
Network Recommendation? 43:00
How can we learn more about you? 43:45
That’s our show, thank you so much for tuning in!
If you want to make the most of your investment, connect with us at https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/.
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Episode 72: Straight Up Tuesday Tip 6 - John Warren Answers "What are some common mistakes I can look to avoid when calculating my after repair value and proposed rents?"
Straight Up Chicago Investor
06/29/21 • 14 min
What are some common mistakes I can look to avoid when calculating my after repair value and proposed rents?
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Guest: John Warren of SecondCity
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Episode 312: Redeveloping Over 2100 Units in Underserved Communities with Bernel Hall
Straight Up Chicago Investor
08/01/24 • 48 min
Bernel Hall is the president and CEO of New Jersey Community Capital and has executed over $5 billion in real estate investments and lending.
Bernel starts off by explaining how playing Monopoly sparked his interest in real estate as a kid! He discusses how he got involved with public housing developments and gives his take on ways housing authorities can improve efficiencies. Bernel shares his proudest development story which involved the creation of the New Jersey Land Bank and the massive impact it had on the community. In this episode, Bernel motivates with his distinguished resume and initiative to redevelop and bring positive change to underserved communities!
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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Guest: Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital
Link: Purpose Brand Public Relations
Link: SUCI Ep 137 - Morgan Malone
Link: SUCI Ep 38 - Rob Rose
Link: SUCI Ep 45 - Jack Crane (CIC)
Link: Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant (Book Recommendation)
Guest Questions
03:20 Housing Provider Tip - Use Google Earth as a tool for property due diligence!
05:43 Intro to our guest, Bernel Hall!
12:59 Getting involved with public housing development.
16:00 How to improve efficiencies in public housing.
20:30 Bernel’s proudest redevelopment!
30:58 Challenges of making public and private housing groups work together.
38:36 What’s next for Bernel?
41:11 5 Year outlook on commercial real estate.
42:12 What is your competitive advantage?
43:28 One piece of advice for new investors.
44:02 What do you do for fun?
44:12 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?
44:48 Local Network Recommendation?
45:44 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?
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How many episodes does Straight Up Chicago Investor have?
Straight Up Chicago Investor currently has 337 episodes available.
What topics does Straight Up Chicago Investor cover?
The podcast is about Investing, Podcasts, Chicago, Realestate, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Straight Up Chicago Investor?
The episode title 'Episode 87: Straight Up Tuesday Tip 11 - Eric Workman Answers "What steps can I take to maximize my appraisal?"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Straight Up Chicago Investor?
The average episode length on Straight Up Chicago Investor is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Straight Up Chicago Investor released?
Episodes of Straight Up Chicago Investor are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Straight Up Chicago Investor?
The first episode of Straight Up Chicago Investor was released on May 12, 2020.
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