Podcasts about chicago market

Aldi abruptly closed its West Pullman store last week, leaving yet another Chicago neighborhood without easy access to fresh food. The move leaves us wondering (once again) if big grocery chains are Chicago's only option. So we're revisiting a conversation from the spring with Matthew Ruffi, board president of Chicago Market and senior program director for Link Up Illinois. He tells host Jacoby Cochran about some grocery alternatives and why food access is a growing concern in Chicago. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 If you enjoyed today's interview with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events Program Director Event Productions, Neal Heitz, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 18 episode: Mubi The Second City Orthodontic Experts Court Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

This week, Denise and Josh chat with Robert Garvey, co-founder of Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Robert had just returned from Italy, where his pizzerias was honored as a Top 50 of “The Best 100 Pizzerias in the World” by 50 Top Pizza. Robert's additionally received the special award for "Performance of the Year 2024 - Robo Award". We also talk about Robert's picturesque location on the Ogden Slip on Lake Michigan, with an amazing patio. Robert is a New York native, entrepreneur, marine engineer, business owner, journalist, playwright, teacher and certified Pizzaioli from the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli. He also shares how his love of dropping into a New York slice shop planted a seed to open Robert's. We get into Robert's Pizza & Dough Company's origin start and the 25-year-old wild yeast starter.  More on Robert's Pizza & Dough Company: Founded by Robert Garvey and Dana Hokin Robert's Pizza & Dough Company serves handcrafted thin-crust, artisan pies with fresh and unique ingredients. The secret is in the crust: a Garvey family recipe affectionately dubbed ‘Za Dough' that took 20 years to perfect. Located on the Ogden Slip in Streeterville, Robert's Pizza is a cul-de-sac on the river tucked away from the bustle of the city with an expansive patio featuring beautiful views of the Chicago River & Skyline. Robert's Pizza is recognized as one of the Top 50 Pizzas in the USA by TOP50Italy and is regularly hailed as one of the top Pizzas in Chicago by revered critics like Steve Dolinsky and respected food publications including Eater Chicago and USA Today's 10Best. Robert's Pizza & Dough Company is located at 465 N. McClurg or 411 E Illinois Street in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. For more information, visit: www.robertspizzacompany.com or find us on Facebook & Instagram @robertspizzaco. Show Notes: Friday, October 11 is National Sausage Pizza Day. Celebrate accordingly.  It's NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH, the best month of the year! Start planning now! We are here to help you plan to have the BIGGEST & BEST October National Pizza Month with the official NPM logo, graphics, fillable social media images, press release, customizable social media calendar, pizza fun facts and more. Go to the Toolkit. Register for PizzaCon, the fun new event is November 7 in Philadelphia. Registration is live, so secure your spot to attend today! Learn more about PizzaCon. 

In episode 70 of Creatives Grab Coffee, we chat with Julian Tillotson, founder and CEO of INDIRAP, a Chicago-based video production company. Julian shares his journey from freelancing to building a company that has delivered over 11,000 videos across 40 industries. We dive into how Indirap has mastered not only the art of video production but also the science of video marketing, offering practical advice on scaling a business, leveraging content, and thriving in today's competitive digital landscape.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background 04:25 The Challenges of Content Creation and Distribution 09:26 The Importance of a Distribution Strategy 14:03 The Value of Video Marketing 27:03 Dealing with Subcontractor Failures 28:58 Transparency and Problem Solving 33:06 Generating Positive Google Reviews 44:06 Balancing Video Production and Marketing Services 46:17 Collaboration Over Competition 51:19 Mastering Cold Emails 53:15 The Importance of Email Sequences and Response Rates 55:42 Educating Potential Customers through Video Content 57:24 LinkedIn as a Platform for Sharing Successes 01:00:19 The Value of Face-to-Face Interactions 01:05:44 Exploring the Chicago Market 01:08:06 Connect with INDIRAP on Social MediaSPONSORS:Canada Film Equipment: www.CanadaFilmEquipment.comAudio Process: www.Audioprocess.ca

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth to recap news from the local market, including the Chicago area's highest-priced home for sale — a $35 million lakefront Winnetka mansion.Plus: Mars buys Chicago snack maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal, Hobson's out as Starbucks chair as board jettisons CEO, private-equity firms gear up for deals after slow start to the year and how Chicago smashed its fundraising goal for the DNC.

There's been a lot of grocery news lately: Foxtrot and Dom's closing. The Kroger-Albertsons merger. Not to mention all the communities in Chicago that don't even have a grocery store. But big grocery chains aren't the only option for Chicagoans to get fresh food. Matthew Ruffi is the board president of Chicago Market and senior program director for Link Up Illinois. He tells host Jacoby Cochran about some grocery alternatives and how to bring more options to your neighborhood. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Another pickleball company is preparing an expansion into the Chicago market. Pickleball Kingdom is actively looking for a location for its first local facility. The company currently has two locations in Arizona and Texas and has plans to open a dozen […]

Matt discusses the stark differences between the downtown market and the surrounding neighborhoods. Why is there such an imbalance and what does this mean for buyers & sellers? Matt answers it all! CONNECT NOW Matt Laricy mlaricy@americorpre.com https://mattlaricy.com/connect/ 708-250-2696 ABOUT LARICY Laricy, a division of Americorp Real Estate, was formed in 2013. This group is headed by Matt Laricy, who is in the top 1% of sales for Chicago, recognized as the National Association of Realtors Magazine 30 Under 30 realtors in the country, and recently finished as the #2 Agent in #Chicago out of 14,000+ agents. Laricy stands as one of the top real estate agencies in Chicago because our main goal is to provide outstanding customer service to our clients. Whether it be luxury services, first time buyers/sellers, or investors, the knowledge and experience of our agents is unparalleled. By utilizing cutting edge technology trends and providing 24/7 availability to our clients, we assure you the most efficient and enjoyable real estate experience possible. Connect with us at http://mattlaricygroup.com/connect/.

Rashauna Scott is a millennial thought leader who strategically uses her influence to raise awareness about wealth building through investing in real estate. She is the founder of Flippin' In Heels, Inc. a community for women real estate investors that hosts conferences, property tours, online summits and much more. With over 30,000 Instagram followers, Rashauna is an expert at building IG engagement and shares the tips and strategies she uses to gain influence on the platform. We talked to Rashauna about The Chicago Market, how you should approach social media, some of the mistakes to avoid in your content strategy, and much more!   . Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit! - use promo code PODCAST to save on your ticket today! Social 101 [00:01] The Chicago Market [11:07] 100% free marketing [14:53] How you should approach social media; [18:47] Some of the mistakes people make on social media; [25:33] What your social media content strategy looks like;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [30:38] Round of Insights Winning with Social Media: Create great content Tracking Market Changes: Education is key, show up and ask questions Daily Habit: Wake up early Best Business Books: Retire Young, Retire Rich by Robert Kiyosaki Digital Resources: Compass Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Native Foods Cafe   Contact Rashauna : To learn more go to thelandsharks.com   Tweetable Quotes: “I was looking at Facebook and my timeline was depressing” - Rashauna Scott “Facebook has a lot of talking, it's harder to fake what you're doing on Instagram” - Rashauna Scott   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Eddie Martinez : Move:ment 0037Here is a portion of my set recorded live at Circuit Mom's JOYSTICK at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, for Market days.[this portion of my set was recorded around 11:15-12:45ish]

On this episode of The Inside BS Show Dave Lorenzo interviews Lester Cook. Lester is an expert in the field of Cost Segregation. If you work in real estate, accounting, or investment management, you cannot miss this show. Lester shares with Dave the ways he helps property owners legally take advantage of the tax code to calculate depreciation in their favor. If you like making more money from assets you (or your clients already own) this is a great show for you to watch right now.  Lester Cook's Contact InformationPhone: 312-248-7347Email: lester.cook@kbkg.comhttp://www.kbkg.comLinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/lesterdcookChapters00:00 Introduction to Cost Segregation00:41 How Did Lester Cook Get Involved in Cost Segregation?01:41 How Lester Reverse Engineers Buildings to Find Cost Savings02:20 Cost Segregation Case Study04:17 When do People Get Lester Involved?06:45 What Makes Lester and His Firm Different?10:24 Who is Lester's Ideal Client?12:54 How Lester and Const Segregation Experts Work with the Client's CPA14:50 Presentation Opportunities for Lester17:00 What Decoupling from Bonus Depreciation Means18:00 What does Lester Cook Look For in a Cost Segregation Opportunity?19:25 How Does Lester Make Money on a Cost Segregation Engagement?20:45 Why Don't More People Know About This Way to Save Money on Taxes?21:50 Who is NOT a Good Candidate for Cost Segregation?24:00 How Lester Came to be a Cost Segregation Expert25:45 How is the Chicago Market for Business These Days?27:00 How Lester Attracts New Business29:10 What Does Lester Need in Order to Start an Engagement?About Lester Cook:Lester has over 20 years of experience in the tax specialty service industry. He is a Principal of KBKG's Fixed Asset Review Practice and leader of the Midwest Region. He is a certified member of the American Society of Cost Segregation professionals, a group that he has been a part of since 2008. Throughout his career, Lester has completed cost segregation analyses on thousands of properties ranging from office space leasehold improvements to multi-billion dollar industrial complexes and hotel and resort projects. He has worked with many Fortune 500 companies successfully representing his claims to both IRS and Financial Auditors.Prior to KBKG, Lester led the PwC Central Region Cost Segregation Center of Excellence; providing engineering-based Cost Segregation project management, oversight, and expertise to all other fixed assets teams throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

This week on This Real Estate Life, we welcome back John Irwin for the third time to give us an update on the Chicago Market, talk to us about why knowing the market is essential to a realtor's business, and how agents can keep themselves up to date! John Irwin is one of the best at communicating information to his clients, and we can all learn a lot from him! An excellent finale to our 3rd season! Contact John Irwin:

Lee Kiser is the co-founder of Kiser Group, a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a wealth of knowledge in the Chicago market (and a local musician!). In today's episode, Lee provides his thoughts on how today's hot market differs from 2005, how institutional and private money has altered apartment investing in Chicago, and what neighborhoods are on the rise. Lee dishes out advice on subtle value-add opportunities, steps to avoid to ensure a smooth operation, and how to show credibility when interacting with brokers.  Is there anyone else in your network that would also benefit from this free content? If so, don't be bashful about sharing :) Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Lee Kiser of Kiser Group Sponsor: Exetor   Sponsor: Appeal.tax   Link: Lee Kiser - Forbes.com articles   Link: 6FM - only live one we could find :)   Link: Fetch Packaging   Link: Stacy Young   Link: Dean Huber ----------------- Guest Questions 6:21 Intro  8:15 Overview of the Chicago Market  10:45 - Comparing today to 2005  13:03 - How has institutional capital altered Multi-Family investing in Chicago? 14:59 - In which Chicago neighborhoods are you seeing the most activity?  17:03 - Proformas on an asset-by-asset and neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis  19:57 - Not so obvious ways to add value to your building  28:08 - Navigating negative migration in Chicago 31:43 - As a buyer, how do I differentiate myself to “jump the line” with a broker?  37:21 - Why do investors fail in Multi-Family? Wrap Up Questions What is your competitive advantage 40:35 Once piece of advice to someone who has yet to buy their first property here in Chicago? 41:13 What do you do for fun? 42:43 Book, Podcasts, or Self Development recommendation? 43:22 Local network recommendation? 44:05 How can we learn more about you? 45:02 That's our show! Thanks for tuning in! If you want to make the most of your investment, connect with us at https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

Former TV guy Rob Johnson fills in for Bruce St James this morning! The CDC announced that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing their masks! Lollapalooza is back... kind of. Former TV guy Rob Johnson will face off with Crazy Howard McGee in V103's 'Battle of the Best' on Sunday at 5 pm! Single people are on the prowl, and Judy does not mind. On Saturday and Sunday do not miss your chance to find one-of-a-kind items you never thought to look for at the Chicago Market for Markers for only $7! Unfortunately, Ice Cube's BIG3 won't be coming to Chicago this year, but on July 10th you can watch all the games across all CBS broadcast stations!

Today’s episode provides great insights for anyone investing in Chicago, specifically for those unfamiliar with the area.  Author, coach, and entrepreneur Kathy Fettke has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, ABC, CNBC, NPR, MarketWatch, among other major media outlets. With over 50,000 members following her advice through her RealWealth Network educational platform, Kathy’s team of  investors have accumulated over $1 Billion in assets, with the majority of that number being out of state investments. Chicago is one of Kathy’s main markets and she has seen firsthand the challenges that come with out of state investing in an area as diverse as Chicagoland.  Kathy walks through the Top 5 mistakes she sees out of state investors make and what steps you can take to proactively minimize these occurrences.  Take a listen, and please leave us a 5 star review if you like what you hear. Also, don’t forget to check out our new Straight Up Chicago Investor Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/3265227216848263/   ----------------- Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Kathy Fettke of RealWealth Network Link: Kathy’s husband’s book   Link: Cook County Property Taxes   Link: Mark’s blog on Section 8 room requirements   Link: HUD Inspection checklist   Link: Site to look up past HUD inspections   Link: Kathy’s take on Chicago   Link: Real Estate News (Kathy’ podcast) ----------------- Guest Questions 1:36 - Proactively getting the neighbors on your side  3:56 - Landlord tip of the week  6:06 - Intro  7:58 - How Kathy got started 8:43 - Kathy’s life changing event leading to the drive for passive income  10:51 - Why Chicago, and how Kathy chooses a market  13:28 - Chicago as its own universe,  15:01 - How property taxes align to affordability  16:27 - Chicago pricing compared to 2007 18:21 - Mistake #5 - Not performing appropriate due diligence/understanding permits  19:54 - Issues with doing unpermitted work  22:37 - Mitake #4 - Not fully understanding the neighborhood  24:50 Mistake #3 - Not hiring the right property management for your model  28:34 - Mistake #2 - Not understanding property taxes and how they can adjust 29:56 - Contest your Illinois property taxes every year32:27 - Mistake #1 - Not understanding Section 8 Housing 34:40 - Suburbs that provide higher Section 8 rents than market, and how to underwrite 35:21 - Section 8 voucher is inheritable  37:28 - Section 8 inspection and bedroom requirements  39:45 - Other things to look out for when evaluating turnkey companies 42:52 - Redflags for property management entities   45:05 - Real-life embezzlement example, and how to fight through it    Wrap Up Questions What is your competitive advantage? 47:54 What is one piece of advice you’d give to a new investor? 51:37  What do you do for fun in Chicago? 52:42 What’s a good self-development tool you would recommend?  53:40  Name one person in your professional network that you’d recommend as a quality resource? 54:28  How can we learn more about you? 54:47    That’s our show, thank you so much for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2020.

What's Going on in the Chicago Market

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If you've gone on the Bigger Pockets forums, you've probably seen the wealth of knowledge she shares with everyone, but today Brie Schmidt of Second City Real Estate is getting down to the Chicago specific details for you. Ever wonder why north center has had such a strong population decline while prices have skyrocketed? Or how you can house hack a property yourself? Brie tells it all for you without selling sunshine and rainbows, but her expertise keeps her clients coming back year after year. Not only that, Brie gives some insight into how she optimized her schedule from working 60+ hours a week to 20-30 max giving her more time to focus on her own life. You're not going to want to miss this. ----------------- Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Brie Schmidt of Second City Real Estate Bigger Pockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/chicagobrie Book rec: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Human-Bulletproof-Backward-Forever/dp/0062882821 Midwest Real Estate Summit: http://www.midwestresummit.com Book rec: https://whttps://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280ww.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 GC Realty Section 8 Blog: https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/blog/what-will-section-8-pay-for-rent-in-cook-county 2018 Payment Standards: https://thehacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-Payment-Standard-7-01-2018-approved.pdf ----------------- Mark's tip on section 8 housing 1:27   Guest Bio 3:04   Guest Questions What are some assumptions, either correct or incorrect, about the Chicago Market? 3:39 What neighborhoods are you in and how have they changed over time? 8:30 Is there anything happening in Irving Park and Avondale? 10:17 What are some of the expectations you set with clients looking to househack? 13:45 When does a househack not make sense for a client? 19:50 How do you show properties with illegal garden units? 23:50 What should clients expect when working with you? 28:52 What caused you to start investing in Milwaukee? 33:55   Wrap up questions What is your personal advantage? 44:50 What is one piece of advice you'd give a novice? 45:40 What do you do for fun? 46:00 What is a good self development product you've used recently? 46:30 Local network recommendation? 47:40 Thanks for listening! If you found this episode useful, leave us a comment and hit that like button, it helps us out tremendously! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2020.

Lauren jumps on the Real Takk Podcast to discuss what's been happening in the Chicago real estate market amid the COVID19 crises.  Lauren is the Founder of Compass Chicago with almost 20 years of experience working with buyers, sellers, investors, & landlords in her market.  She delves into how she's navigating today's climate, the ups & downs of working during Chicago's "stay at home" order, and how closings are still taking place amid office closures.  A Chicago native, Lauren is a third-generation Realtor® who grew up in a real estate family.  Forbes Magazine and NAR selected her as one of their "30 Under 30s" from young professionals across the country. She was also named by Chicago Agent Magazine as one of their "Who's Who in Chicago Real Estate" in 2008, 2010, and 2018.  Lauren is a bright mind & a skilled broker.  She generously shares her knowledge & insight in how to navigate & survive today's market.  Follow her on IG at @LMitrickwood & her team @olive.well.  Find her on FB @ Lauren Mitrick Wood.  Thank you for listening! 

What an insane 12 hours. Here are my SUPER real, unfiltered thoughts and reactions to Chicago Market being canceled, as well as all of the information I know of!

House Warming Podcast, Episode 004: Reducing Congestion in the Loop with W. Robert Schultz III, from the Active Transportation Alliance This episode is sponsored by Chicago Market. Chicago Market is a community-owned grocery co-op on a mission to rebuild the connection between food producers and consumers. Powered by its individual owners, each of whom own a stake in the store, the co-op will feature local, sustainable foods from producers right here in the Midwest. Learn more about Chicago Market at chicagomarket.coop.In this episode, host Sarah Bury chats with W. Robert Schultz III from the Active Transportation Alliance, about ways the city of Chicago can reduce traffic congestion in the Loop, what cities worldwide are doing to create multi-modal transportation systems, how to make access to public transit and active transportation options more equitable, and why all of this is so important if Chicago is serious about reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling, walking, and public transit, and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around. Find them online at activetrans.org on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/activetrans/, and on Twitter and Instagram at https://twitter.com/activetrans and https://www.instagram.com/activetrans/. If you’d like to support the Active Transportation Alliance’s work, please visit https://activetrans.org/about-us/get-involved. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you like the work we’re doing, you can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/housewarmingpod. (Thanks to our first patron, Sarah R., for supporting our work!) We’d like to thank our sound editor, Ilana Marder-Epstein, our research assistant, Amelia Diehl, and our graphic designer, Reagan Carey, for their help with this episode, and Chicago Market, for sponsoring our work.Support the show (http://patreon.com/housewarmingpod)

Hope you all like this episode. In this one we talk about stagnating home sales and how millions of millenials getting into the market could impact economics.  Leave me a rating and review if you enjoyed! See you all in the next one! Chicago Market story: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/chicago-real-estate-market-worse-hong-kong-prices-decline-data-2019-12-1028734933  Housing Market stories: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/04/harsh-housing-forecast-for-2020-especially-in-these-big-cities.html  https://www.barrons.com/articles/millennials-will-propel-the-u-s-housing-market-in-2020-01575559824  https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/housing-market-2020-challenging-year-buyers  Real Estate BONUS story: https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/us/company-10-million-bonuses-trnd/index.html  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eed/message

One of the biggest challenges many women real estate investors experience is “dealing with contractors.” On this week's episode, we talk with Sue Hough from Chicago who has over 21 years' experience in building single-family residential properties (both as an investor and builder). We discuss a ton with Sue, including key red flags when working with contractors, the importance of “lien waivers,” what needs to be in writing when working with contractors, and how to build your confidence estimating costs. Sue Hough is passionate about everything construction. She has been Residential Builder in the Chicago Market for over 18 years and Founder of August James Ltd., a customer-driven Design-Build firm. In addition, she has over 21 years' experience investing in single-family residential properties whether that be a fix and flip or buy and hold properties. Sue is currently working on an exciting “Glam-ground” development in South Carolina, blending beautiful historic land with upscale tiny-houses, split log cabins, and fabulous natural amenities. She is also busy building a new single-family home in Chicago and a breath-taking addition in the near Suburbs. In her spare time, Sue enjoys spending time with her three daughters, swimming, hiking and reading a good book. On today's episode, we discuss a ton with Sue, including: How to get more comfortable with the construction #1 way to build your confidence in estimating construction KEY legal documents to protect yourself with contractors Red flags when dealing with contractors How to deal with change orders What NEEDS to be set up in writing with your contractors Contact Information FREE GIFT – TEXT “August123” to the following number “44222” for Sue's contractor docs! Webinar Invitation New Project Setup and Project Scheduling Webinar Registration For November 19th – https://myrehabacademy.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/151662/register Website – http://www.augustlimited.com / Email – sue@augustlimited.com Check out the InvestHER Meetup in Chicago, Sue is the leader! Books/Resources: Landmark Education – https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/ Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill InvestHER Community Our mission is to support and inspire women real estate investors around the globe to live a financially free and balanced life. We are dedicated to creating empowering online and in-person communities where women have a non-intimidating environment to ask questions and receive the support they need. Our vision is to see all woman investors achieve her financial freedom goals on her own terms.   How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1)  The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast – The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via Itunes Subscribe via Andriod Subscribe via Stitcher  2)  InvestHER Community on Facebook We have 1000+ members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!   3) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have over 2000 meetup members attending close to 15 InvestHER Meetups across the country and Canada.  Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE!   Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest challenges many women real estate investors experience is “dealing with contractors.” On this week's episode, we talk with Sue Hough from Chicago who has over 21 years' experience in building single-family residential properties (both as an investor and builder). We discuss a ton with Sue, including key red flags when working with contractors, the importance of “lien waivers,” what needs to be in writing when working with contractors, and how to build your confidence estimating costs. Sue Hough is passionate about everything construction. She has been Residential Builder in the Chicago Market for over 18 years and Founder of August James Ltd., a customer-driven Design-Build firm. In addition, she has over 21 years' experience investing in single-family residential properties whether that be a fix and flip or buy and hold properties. Sue is currently working on an exciting “Glam-ground” development in South Carolina, blending beautiful historic land with upscale tiny-houses, split log cabins, and fabulous natural amenities. She is also busy building a new single-family home in Chicago and a breath-taking addition in the near Suburbs. In her spare time, Sue enjoys spending time with her three daughters, swimming, hiking and reading a good book. On today's episode, we discuss a ton with Sue, including: How to get more comfortable with the construction #1 way to build your confidence in estimating construction KEY legal documents to protect yourself with contractors Red flags when dealing with contractors How to deal with change orders What NEEDS to be set up in writing with your contractors Contact Information FREE GIFT – TEXT “August123” to the following number “44222” for Sue's contractor docs! Webinar Invitation New Project Setup and Project Scheduling Webinar Registration For November 19th – https://myrehabacademy.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/151662/register Website – http://www.augustlimited.com / Email – sue@augustlimited.com Check out the InvestHER Meetup in Chicago, Sue is the leader! Books/Resources: Landmark Education – https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/ Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill InvestHER Community Our mission is to support and inspire women real estate investors around the globe to live a financially free and balanced life. We are dedicated to creating empowering online and in-person communities where women have a non-intimidating environment to ask questions and receive the support they need. Our vision is to see all woman investors achieve her financial freedom goals on her own terms.   How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1)  The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast – The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via Itunes Subscribe via Andriod Subscribe via Stitcher  2)  InvestHER Community on Facebook We have 1000+ members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!   3) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have over 2000 meetup members attending close to 15 InvestHER Meetups across the country and Canada.  Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE!   Follow us on: Facebook: @therealestateinvesther Instagram: @therealestateinvesther   Please leave a comment below!

Skeet from Bartlett Tree Experts returns to talk about tree issues for a colder and wetter than normal spring. Dick Peach from the Evanston Environmental Association previews Nature's Night Out. Grant Kessler and Sofia Jouravel explain why you should join the Chicago Market co-op. David and Laura Mitchell from Lumican.com want to change the world, one LED street light at a time.

Mark Ainley is an investor, managing broker, and property manager with almost two decades of experience in real estate. Mark is the co-founder of GCR&D, a full-service Real Estate Brokerage, Property Management, and real estate investment firm in the Chicago Market that consults with both local and out of state investors on the acquisition, stabilization, and management of their rental property portfolio.   Website: www.gcrealtyinc.com Email: mark@gcrealtyinc.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ainley-216a007/   —   If you’re interested in real estate investing, particularly passive real estate investing Dwaine Clarke has the resources you need to achieve financial freedom and wealth. If you are an accredited investor you can partner with Dwaine in a passive investment opportunity, receiving all the benefits of an active owner without being an active owner.   http://dwainelclarke.com/invest-with-dwaine   Thank you and I appreciate you watching this video. Please like, subscribe, and share with others that you may find this valuable. Your comments are useful and helps us generate better quality content based on your feedback.   —   Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb66-jA-WR4-LlJqp8Sn2wg?sub_confirmation=1   —   Dwaine L. Clarke is the Founder and Managing Partner of Jackson Clarke Capital Partners a real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition and re-positioning of Apartment properties in major metropolitan markets.   http://jacksonclarkegroup.com   In addition to Jackson Clarke Capital, Dwaine is also the Founder and President of GCT Net Lease an investment real estate services firm exclusively focusing on Single and Mult-Tenant Net Lease Properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage and advisory services nationwide to High Net worth Investors, Developers, REITs and Institutional Investment Funds.   http://buynnnproperties.com   Dwaine is also the host of Wealth Through Real Estate Investing and Small Business, Big Ideas Podcasts. He is also the author of three best selling real estate investing books.   —   Follow Me Online Here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwainelclarke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwaineClarkeOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaineclarke/ Website: http://dwainelclarke.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/dwaineclarke Medium: http://medium.com/@dwaineclarke Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/dwaineclarke Podcast: http://dwainelclarke.com/podcast   Subscribe to my VIP Newsletter for upcoming investment opportunities, exclusive content and giveaways here: http://dwainelclarke.com/VIP

Mark Ainley has rehabbed and stabilized over 450 properties and currently manages over 900 investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area.  Mark is the co-founder of GCR&D, a full-service Real Estate Brokerage, Property Management, and real estate investment firm in the Chicago Market that consults with both local and out of state investors on the acquisition, stabilization, and management of their rental property portfolio. GCRI has become one of the premier turnkey companies in Chicago, working with both US and International investors.    Key Market Insights Started investing back in 2003 Helps out of town investors looking on the South Side of Chicago Porches in Chicago can be a challenge if not up to code Preferred access to south side and cash flow opportunities Implemented the BRRRR model starting out Started by looking at the University of Chicago and their long-term expansion plans Focus in Woodlawn and the 60617 zip code  Looked for a standard house to renovate and replicated the model Started selling turnkey to international investors Turnkey = renovated property with no capital improvements, market rate tenants in place Turnkey has received a negative reputation Ask about property management GC Realty has taken over projects from other turnkey providers Tips for turnkey deals – find property manager first, then find a turnkey provider, and ensure you get a home inspection Every South side property right now is “near” the Obama library   Bull’s Eye Tips: Winning Your Market (as a property manager): Knowing the investor’s perspective Tracking Market Changes: Network Daily Habit: Get up early between 4am - 4:30am   Resources: Best Business Books: Ninja Selling by Larry Kendell   Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink    Digital Resources Podio   Tweet This: "Every [south side] property right now is near the Obama Library"   "Property managers have a stigma that they are just failed real estate agents"   Places to Grab a Bite: Russell’s Barbecue in Elmwood Park   Connect with Mark: Website: GCrealtyinc.com Phone: 630-781-6744     Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com.  

This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Grant Kessler. Grant is a Chicago Market owner and sits on the Board of Directors. Established in 2013, Chicago Market will be a big, bright, beautiful community-owned grocery store which exists to rebuild the connection between food producers and consumers. While Chicago Market is not open yet, it will be coming to the Wilson CTA Station in Uptown in the 13,000 square foot, restored historic Gerber Building.   To view episode show notes, please click here.

Finding the right real estate agent can be as valuable as finding a good deal. However, many agents seldom know much about the investment space. Hiring the wrong agent can cause investors to miss out on valuable information to determine if a deal is good or bad. But how do you find an investor-friendly agent? John Warren is an investor and realtor for Second City Real Estate, a brokerage that works with investors to buy and sell investment real estate. On this episode, John shares about choosing the right agents and the red flags to regard before sealing the deal. He also shares about the market condition of Chicago and the Western suburbs, managing risks, and a secret to finding a good off-market deal.   Key Market Insights: Realtor for Second City Real Estate, focused on helping investors A value-add apartment investor Sees real estate as key to financial freedom and a massive portfolio Bought first investment, and transitioned to become a realtor to get investment insights Key Learnings from Becoming an Investor: When looking at a property, consider owning it, before making a decision; Identify when is the return of capital Niche as a Realtor: Investors, more likely to purchase 2-6 times a year, more active, and takes lesser time than home buyers Primarily invests in 5 units or more: 2-4 units vs. 5-unit deals & more Estimated 20%-25% of commercial properties make it to MLS (Multiple Listings Service), make sure to build relationships to know who has the good deals How to Identify Commercial Brokers: Go to local meetups; Go to LoopNet; Ask for people with active listings; Ask local investors Characteristic of a Right Agent: An investor or at least has considerable knowledge about the investment you’re doing; Understands basic investing terminologies Real Estate Agent Red Flag: Either too eager to sell properties that are too expensive or rushes you in properties that you are not comfortable with Chicago Market - a big market with numbers of submarkets Western suburbs – prices have gone up, margins have gone down Hot Western Suburb Markets: Berwyn, Cicero, Forest Park, Oak Park - right outside Chicago, gentrifying suburbs Qualities of Good Neighborhood - Upper-working class, Class B properties, emerging neighborhoods National chains (such as Starbucks & Panera Bread) are indicators of developing areas Managing Risk - Buying for cash flow. Rehab quickly. Lease the property. Repositioning Bull’s Eye Round   Winning Your Market: Act quickly.   Tracking Market Changes: Be an active investor.   Daily Habit: Getting up at 4:45 a.m. six times a week.   Resources: LoopNet MLS   Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss & Tahl Raz   Digital Resource: Google Suite   Tweet This: “You could’ve have thrown a dart in the past and made a good deal”   “Spreadsheets can mislead you at sometimes.”   Place to Grab a Bite Tastee Corner Café     Connect with John Email: jwarrenbroker@gmail.com  

MARKET DAYS 2018 & HYDRATE (Promo Mix) - DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray **This Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music** Hear CAJJMERE WRAY at MARKET DAYS 2018 and HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB in Chicago the weekend of August 11 & 12!! More information available at: https://northalsted.com/marketdays https://www.facebook.com/hydratechicago

MARKET DAYS 2018 & HYDRATE (Promo Mix) - DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray **This Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music** Hear CAJJMERE WRAY at MARKET DAYS 2018 and HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB in Chicago the weekend of August 11 & 12!! More information available at: https://northalsted.com/marketdays https://www.facebook.com/hydratechicago

MARKET DAYS 2018 & HYDRATE (Promo Mix) - DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray **This Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music** Hear CAJJMERE WRAY at MARKET DAYS 2018 and HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB in Chicago the weekend of August 11 & 12!! More information available at: https://northalsted.com/marketdays https://www.facebook.com/hydratechicago

The Chicago market continues to see development activity and user interest in both the downtown and suburb areas of the greater Chicago area. Several new data center operators announced new future projects for the market, which will add over 60+ MW of commissioned power when fully delivered.

First time guests Sophia Jouravel and Ada Cheng face off in Fartku, a game where you must compose a fartastic haiku. Winners get a very special prize on this show. Sophia Jouravel shares news of the potential Chicago Market food coop in the historic Gerber building of Uptown and Ada Cheng Shares news of her one woman show Not Quite: Asian American by Law, Asian Woman by Desire. Sign the petition to bring wholesome food and community building opportunities via the Chicago Market here: http://www.chicagomarket.coop/wilson_cta_petition Support fundraising for Healing Corner and go see an awesome show at the same time. Not Quite runs Thursdays in June 2017 in the Public House Theatre on 3914 N Clark Street at 8:00p.m. Connect awesome people. AWSM Comedy Radio Awesomonster

Home values in Chicago have increased since last year, which puts us in a seller’s market.Looking to buy a Home in Chicago? Search all Chicago homes for sale.Selling Your Home in Chicago? Use our home evaluation tool.What’s the latest update on our Chicago market? Let’s take a look at some stats from Illinoisrealtor.org.The median sales price for 2017 is $246,000, which is higher than the 2016 median sales price of $236,000. Since 2016, inventory of homes for sale is down 10%, and the average days on market has also decreased nearly 7%. The average listing price is expected to climb 1.95% in 2017.Based on recent trends, Geoffrey Hewings predicts it will take 1.2 to two years for Chicago area homes to reach their peak-2006 values again.Given all the recent developments,Chicago is a seller’s market. The average home price in Lincoln Park, one of the more stable areas north of the Loop, didn’t decline as much after the crash. It actually climbed 30%, bringing the median price of a single-family home up to $1.9 million in the third quarter, according to the Chicago Association of Realtors. That’s compared to a pre-crash 2006 peak of $1.4 million, according to Chicagotribune.com.Overall, given that home values have gone up 8% in the past year, Chicago is a seller’s market.If you have any questions, please feel free to shoot me an email or give me a call. I’d be happy to help you.

This month's special promo podcast for Chicago's annual Market Days celebration features over an hour of feel-good, summertime tracks, including my brand-new remix with Toy Armada of Betty Who's "I Love You Always Forever." And, to mark an incredible 15 weeks on the U.S. Billboard Dance Charts and our recent debut on the UK Club Charts, I've featured a new festival mix of our summer anthem with Inaya Day, "One Night in Heaven." Catch me on Saturday, August 13th at Chicago's Hydrate Nightclub for a 6-hour marathon set during one of the best weekends of the year! www.hydratechicago.com - - - - - July 2016 Mix | Hydrate Chicago Market Days Official Promo Podcast 1. Tell Me We're Ok (Robbie Rivera Club Remix) – DJ Hardwerk feat. Akon 2. Can’t Get Enough (Extended Mix) – Silverland vs. Soulsearcher 3. Gold (The Cube Guys Remix) – Gabry Venus 4. Ocean Drive (Nejtrino & Baur Remix) – Duke Dumont 5. Someone Who Needs Me (Kryder Remix) – Bob Sinclar 6. Misery (Steven Redant Club Mix) – Gwen Stefani 7. Vazilando (Kryder & Eddie Thoneick Remix) – Shorty 8. Paradigm (Brian Solis Club Mix) – CamelPhat feat. AME 9. No Money (Edson Pride Remix) – Galantis 10. Summer In Rio (Original Mix) – Kid Massive, Sevag 11. Cake By the Ocean (Leanh & Mauro Mozart Club Mix) – DNCE 12. Say Yay! (Tom Siher Remix) – Barei 13. Faded Crocodile Tears (Danny Verde Mash-Up) – Kryder vs. Alan Walker 14. I Love You Always Forever (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Club Mix) – Betty Who 15. One Night In Heaven (Sven Kirchhof Festival Mix) – Toy Armada & DJ GRIND feat. Inaya Day www.djgrind.net | www.facebook.com/djgrindsf | www.twitter.com/djgrind | www.instagram.com/djgrindofficial

Chicago Market Days provided all those that attended with a weekend filled with the Midwest's hottest music and parties, and 2011 was no exception! This is the second edition of DJ Phil DaBeatz After-Hours podcasts, recorded live at an after-hours event Market Days Weekend. Enjoy the drums, the bass, and the beatz throughout this journey. Limited vocals, but limitless energy! In the end, you'll be wanting to "Do It Again". As always, you can stay up to date with all the is DaBeatz on my facebook page at www.facebook.com/djphildabeatz . Get your tickets now to Zombie Revolution, a CircuitMom Event, at House of Blues Saturday, October 29th, 2011. This party is putting Chicago back on the map with DJ's Phil DaBeatz and Tony Moran spinning all night long! Tickets available at: http://www.clubtix.com/zombie-revolution-feat-dj-tony-moran-tickets-62970 Also, November 12th and 13th you can catch DJ Phil DaBeatz spinning live in Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, Florida for Tampa Bay Leather'n'Fetish Pride weekend! As always, your love, support, and donations continue to help make all this possible! Thank you!