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Straight Up Chicago Investor

Straight Up Chicago Investor

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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.Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021. Career Success Economics Personal Finance
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  • Episode 442: How To Identify and Execute on Assumable Loans with Michael Scanlon

    Episode 442: How To Identify and Execute on Assumable Loans with Michael Scanlon
    Mar 31 2026

    What is the process for assuming a VA or FHA loan?

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    Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com

    Guest: Mike Scanlon, The Axon Group (EXP Realty)

    Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com

    Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast

    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 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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    Production House: Flint Stone Media

    Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.
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    14 mins
  • Episode 441: Chicago's Josh Bandoch Using Neuroscience to Win Negotiations

    Episode 441: Chicago's Josh Bandoch Using Neuroscience to Win Negotiations
    Mar 26 2026
    Josh Bandoch is the Head of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, TED Talk Speaker, and Author who joins to discuss his new book, How to Get What You Want! Josh jumps right in by explaining the concept of his book and the neuroscience of persuasion! He shares insights on how the brain works as it relates to persuasion and gives tactical negotiation tips. Josh describes the process of writing his book and the impact that artificial intelligence and technology are having on communication. This show is full of golden nuggets to leverage on your next real estate negotiation and to help create more win-win situations in business! 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: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com 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 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 ============= Guests: Josh Bandoch, Illinois Policy Institute Link: How To Get What You Want (Josh's New Book) Link: Josh's LinkedIn Link: SUCI Ep 347 - Josh Bandoch Link: GC Realty Maintenance Blog Link: Mike Glasser - NBOA Link: How to Stop Worry and Start Living (Book Recommendation) Link: Thinking, Fast and Slow (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions: 02:37 Housing Provider Tip - Have contacts to efficiently solve all maintenance requests! 04:37 Intro to our guest, Josh Bandoch! 06:48 The neuroscience of persuasion. 11:52 Understanding persuasion to get deals done! 16:27 Tactical negotiation tips. 24:10 The process of publishing a book. 36:20 The impact of AI on communication. 38:45 What is your competitive advantage? 39:04 One piece of advice for new investors. 39:34 What do you do for fun? 39:41 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 41:14 Local Network Recommendation? 41:28 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 440: Cracking Cash Flow on Chicago's West Side with Jay Patel and Tedi Nati

    Episode 440: Cracking Cash Flow on Chicago's West Side with Jay Patel and Tedi Nati
    Mar 19 2026

    Jay Patel and Tedi Nati of JP Acquisitions join us to explain how they've leveraged mentors and discipline to build a sizable multifamily portfolio on Chicago's West Side!

    Jay and Tedi explain how they networked and built their team to set themselves up for success when starting in real estate! They break down raising money and setting up a syndication to acquire their first multifamily building in Austin. The duo discuss their next 16-unit building acquisition and lessons learned on that deal. Jay and Tedi close by sharing their motivative business plan hammering home their go-getter attitude which has led to their great 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: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com

    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 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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    Guests: Jay Patel & Tedi Nati, JP Acquisitions

    Link: Jay's LinkedIn

    Link: Tedi's LinkedIn

    Link: Frank Jaffe (Attorney Referral)

    Link: Eric Kogan (Network Referral)

    Guest Questions:

    01:08 Intro to our guests, Jay and Tedi!

    09:20 Learning how to execute a real estate deal!

    16:34 Jay and Tedi''s first syndication deal.

    22:45 Software and tools for asset management.

    27:07 Mistakes on an 8-unit acquisition.

    33:38 The importance of an experienced team.

    38:04 Acquiring a 16-unit building in Austin.

    44:35 How to make money when starting a syndication?

    49:58 2-Year outlook for Jay and Tedi!

    56:10 What is your competitive advantage?

    56:30 One piece of advice for new investors.

    56:40 What do you do for fun?

    56:55 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

    57:32 Local Network Recommendation?

    58:20 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 2026.
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    1 hr
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