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Straight Up Chicago Investor

Aug 13, 2026

Mark Skowron of Festival Properties joins us to share top insights from his real estate journey which began back in 2010!
Mark explains how he got started in real estate and pitfalls to avoid when building a wholesaling business! He shares how he got scrappy to find deals and eventually vetted and leveraged...


Aug 6, 2026

Hart Turner joins us to share how he went from a career in Los Angeles to building a Chicago multifamily portfolio through house hacking and partnerships!

Hart dives into how he got started investing and how house hacking allowed him to get in the game! He shares real numbers behind his deals, discusses navigating...


Aug 4, 2026

What is Builders risk insurance and as an investor when do I need this policy?

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Guest: Josh Steigelmann, State Farm Insurance

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Jul 30, 2026

Eric Field of Big Door Home Buyers joins us to share how he has successfully built his real estate wholesaling business!

Eric jumps right in by explaining how he got into wholesaling and how he scaled his business! He provides tactical advice on marketing, wholesaling overhead expenses, and estimating rehab costs. Eric...


Jul 23, 2026

SUCI Co-Host Mark Ainley gives a presentation on his deals over the last 30 months at the WSBOA meetup! 

Mark shares details on various deals including flips, BRRRRs, and even short-term rentals. He  explains how he sourced, financed, and stabilized these deals. He discusses biggest wins and top lessons learned. Mark...