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Straight Up Chicago Investor


Jul 11, 2024

Alex Filin is a seasoned Loan Office, Coach, and Investor with over $385 Million in funded loans!

Alex shares his upbringing as an immigrant in America, experiences that cultivated grit, and his journey to becoming a D1 football player! He discusses his successful career shift to mortgage lending where he closed $95 million in funded loans in the first 5 years. Alex emphasizes the importance of having mentors, being coachable, and surrounding yourself with people you want to be like. Alex closes with empowering words on “getting into the game” now and having integrity in business and in life!

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Guests: Alex Filin, Vybe Mortgage

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Link: Growth Only Coaching

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Link: Horacio Tristan (Network Referral)

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Guest Questions

02:33 Housing Provider Tip - Prevent wire fraud by calling the title company to confirm wire instructions.

04:51 Intro to our guest, Alex Filin!

18:48 Alex’s career shift to mortgage lending!

22:18 Tips to get started in real estate.

28:20 How to be coachable.

34:04 Alex’s start to investing!

44:27 Alex’s 10 year forecast in real estate.

47:57 What is your competitive advantage?

48:57 One piece of advice for new investors.

49:49 What do you do for fun?

50:48 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 

51:38 Local Network Recommendation? 

52:07 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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