Feb 26, 2026
Gil Villegas is the alderperson of Chicago's 36th ward and has focused on generating opportunities for economic and business development to best serve the constituents of his ward!
Alderman Villegas starts by discussing how zoning changes can be utilized to create win-win situations for investors and members of a...
Feb 24, 2026
What are the common mistakes made when handling lease renewals?
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Guest: Mark Ainley, Straight Up Chicago Investor and GC Realty
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Feb 19, 2026
Zack Limbaugh of the Limbaugh Law Firm returns to dive deep on code violations including top pitfalls to avoid!
Zack starts by explaining the 101 on buying properties with building code violations! He discusses top lending considerations when attempting to finance a property with violations. Zack dives deep on common...
Feb 12, 2026
Zach Posey joins us to explain how he’s acquired various house hacks and grown a significant net worth all while having a demanding W2 career!
Zach starts off by detailing the acquisition of his first house hack and the hurdles that came almost immediately after closing. He talks about purchasing an oversized 4-unit...
Feb 10, 2026
What is real estate professional status and why is it important for investors?
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Guest: Michael Procaccio, Pro Financial Services Group Inc
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