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Episode 375: Learn How To Build A Chicago Portfolio Without Quitting the W2 with Nate Fernandez

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Content provided by Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross and Straight Up Chicago Investor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross and Straight Up Chicago Investor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected]

Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement

Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com

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Real Estate Nate shares how he has accumulated 26-units with healthy cash flow all while having a demanding W2 job!

Nate shares lessons learned from his first few deals and compares small vs large multifamily buildings. He explains how he and his wife leverage their high-income W2 jobs to propel their real estate investments and hedge associated risks. Nate dives into his consulting business involving CRM system implementation. Nate closes with tips on financing 5+ unit buildings and emphasizes the importance of building a great team to set yourself up for REI success!

If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!

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Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com

Email the Show: [email protected]

Guest: Nate Fernandez, Optimum Process Partners

Link: Nate's Instagram Link: Nate's LinkedIn

Link: NBOA Chicago

Link: West Suburban Building Owners Association

Link: Extreme Ownership (Book Recommendation)

Link: SUCI Ep 196 - John Warren

Guest Questions

02:51 Housing Provider Tip - Power through difficult deals and keep the end goal in mind!

04:48 Intro to our guest, Nate Fernandez!

09:06 Lessons learned from Nate’s first deal!

16:17 Comparing 2-4 unit vs 5+ unit buildings.

20:16 Hedging risk with proper planning.

23:33 Setting up a property management system.

27:02 Nate’s system implementation consulting business and areas of focus.

30:43 Navigating pre-sale inspections.

35:57 Nate’s goals by 40!

38:05 Leveraging a W2 job to propel real estate investments!

40:55 How to finance 5+ unit buildings.

45:11 What is your competitive advantage?

45:53 One piece of advice for new investors.

46:19 What do you do for fun?

46:57 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

47:50 Local Network Recommendation?

49:10 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 2025.

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377 episodes

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Manage episode 484152210 series 2685175
Content provided by Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross and Straight Up Chicago Investor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross and Straight Up Chicago Investor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: [email protected]

Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement

Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com

=============

Real Estate Nate shares how he has accumulated 26-units with healthy cash flow all while having a demanding W2 job!

Nate shares lessons learned from his first few deals and compares small vs large multifamily buildings. He explains how he and his wife leverage their high-income W2 jobs to propel their real estate investments and hedge associated risks. Nate dives into his consulting business involving CRM system implementation. Nate closes with tips on financing 5+ unit buildings and emphasizes the importance of building a great team to set yourself up for REI success!

If you enjoy today’s episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content!

=============

Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com

Email the Show: [email protected]

Guest: Nate Fernandez, Optimum Process Partners

Link: Nate's Instagram Link: Nate's LinkedIn

Link: NBOA Chicago

Link: West Suburban Building Owners Association

Link: Extreme Ownership (Book Recommendation)

Link: SUCI Ep 196 - John Warren

Guest Questions

02:51 Housing Provider Tip - Power through difficult deals and keep the end goal in mind!

04:48 Intro to our guest, Nate Fernandez!

09:06 Lessons learned from Nate’s first deal!

16:17 Comparing 2-4 unit vs 5+ unit buildings.

20:16 Hedging risk with proper planning.

23:33 Setting up a property management system.

27:02 Nate’s system implementation consulting business and areas of focus.

30:43 Navigating pre-sale inspections.

35:57 Nate’s goals by 40!

38:05 Leveraging a W2 job to propel real estate investments!

40:55 How to finance 5+ unit buildings.

45:11 What is your competitive advantage?

45:53 One piece of advice for new investors.

46:19 What do you do for fun?

46:57 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

47:50 Local Network Recommendation?

49:10 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

-----------------

Production House: Flint Stone Media

Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

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