Tom and Mark interview some of Chicago's Brightest Real Estate Stars during a Renovo Networking Event featuring an interview of Thad Wong! Discussions range from areas investors are targeting in Chicago, breaking down the MRED and Zillow lawsuits, and lessons learned on luxury developments and operating apartment buildings. This show is full of wisdom from some of the best minds in Chicago Real Estate so have your notepad ready!

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Guests: Some of Chicago's Brightest Real Estate Stars during a Renovo Networking Event--including an interview with Thad Wong

Link: Thad Wong

Link: SUCI Ep 381 - Kevin Werner

Link: SUCI Ep 255 - Eric Workman

Link: SUCI Ep 368 - Joe Smazal and Ann Keilly

Link: SUCI Ep 326 - RJ de Leon

Link: Flora Blahnik Team

Guest Questions:

03:17 Investing in Elgin with Mark Fostrom.

09:12 Renovo's formula to success with Kevin Werner!

17:18 Daniel Rosen discusses the evolution of Renovo.

26:23 Scaling a podcast and multi-family with Joe Smazal.

40:03 State of RE Brokerage with Luke Blahnik and Anthony Flora.

49:40 Luxury developments with RJ de Leon.

58:26 Renovation market in NW Indiana with Daniela Rodriguez.

66:22 Workman Lending Team's outlook on Chicago and business growth!

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Episode 458: Zillow vs Compass And The State of the Chicago Market (Renovo Live Event)

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Episode 458: Zillow vs Compass And The State of the Chicago Market (Renovo Live Event)