Sean Douglas of the Axon Group discusses his adventurous start to his real estate journey!

Sean began his investment career when he inherited his grandparent’s home, which after numerous setbacks, he eventually flipped! He breaks down how he jumped into the deep end by doing construction himself. After having a contractor steal $7000 from him, Sean recaps the long days of work that it took to get his flip project to the finish line. Sean also shares details on his 4-unit house hack and considerations when investing in “picky” towns and villages. Throughout the show, Sean demonstrates how his perseverance and discipline have allowed him to get past difficult situations and become a stronger investor and person!

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Guest: Sean Douglas, The Axon Group

Link: A Book of Five Rings (Book Recommendation)

Link: Can't Hurt Me (Book Recommendation)

Link: Kevin Kaspers (Lender Referral)

Link: On Target Home Inspection (Referral)

Link: Aparicio Law (Referral)

Guest Questions

02:19 Housing Provider Tip - Be aware of permit and inspection requirements from municipalities!

04:48 Intro to our guest, Sean Douglas!

09:06 Sean’s start in investing.

11:54 Inheriting your grandparent’s home.

15:03 Leveraging BiggerPockets to find resources!

21:22 Early (goofy) mistakes and learning construction.

28:29 Disposition of crazy flip project!

32:56 Life post flip project.

40:04 Sean’s 4-unit house hack adventure.

49:17 From real estate inspector to broker.

58:23 What is your competitive advantage?

58:53 One piece of advice for new investors.

59:14 What do you do for fun?

59:22 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

60:15 Local Network Recommendation?

60:56 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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Guest: Noah Birk, Kiser Group

Link: Kiser Group

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Luke Blahnik returns to educate us on the new Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance.

Luke jumps right in by explaining the ins and outs of the expansion of the Predominance of the Block (606) District under this new ordinance. He breaks down the increased fees to demolish a multi-unit building, limitations on building single family homes, and requirements for selling a tenant-occupied building in the area. Luke, Mark, and Tom discuss how the Ordinance will not be able to accomplish the goal of preserving affordable housing and instead could have negative impacts to landlords and tenants. A main takeaway from today’s show is to stay involved in housing provider communities and make your voice heard to stop policies that do not help landlords, tenants, and/or the City of Chicago as whole.

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Guest: Luke Blahnik, Flora | Blahnik @properties

Link: Flora Blahnik Instagram

Link: SUCI Ep 32 - Luke Blahnik's First Episode

Link: Unreasonable Hospitality (Book Recommendation)

Link: Copy of Ordinance

Guest Questions

03:13 Housing Provider Tip - Stay involved in your community so your voice is heard.

04:53 Intro to our guest, Luke Blahnik!

05:27 The “Northwest Preservation Ordinance” Explained.

19:32 Exemptions for the Ordinance.

19:10 Benefits of raising capital and passive investments!

22:40 Groups most impacted by the Ordinance.

36:28 What’s next following the implementation of the Ordinance?

39:49 What is your competitive advantage?

40:24 One piece of advice for new investors.

40:42 What do you do for fun?

41:18 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

41:46 Local Network Recommendation?

42:31 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 2024.