Episode 183: Forty-Six Years of Chicago Real Estate Knowledge with Pioneer Vince DePaul

Vince begins by talking about his previous career as a rockstar manager (Styx)! He shares stories about Roseland and Humboldt Park in the 60s and 70s. Vince transitions into his journey as both a real estate broker and investor. He dives deep into the pros/cons of getting a broker's license as an investor and the requirements to get licensed. Throughout the episode, Vince speaks to the power of real estate as a wealth generator and the importance of education! 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: Vince DePaul, Your House Real Estate Academy Link: Chicago Heat Ordinance Link: Frank Zappa (Network Recommendation) Sponsors: Appeal.tax and State Farm ----------------- Guest Questions 03:08 Housing Provider Tip: Provide temperature sensors to tenants to document heating and cooling issues! 06:30 Intro to our guest, Vince DePaul! 10:03 Did any of the skills Vince learned in his previous career of managing entertainers translate to real estate? 11:50 Vince talks about Roseland and surrounding neighborhoods in the 60s/70s! 17:40 What was Humboldt Park like back in the day? 18:50 How were Vince's first couple years in real estate? 21:43 Vince talks about his journey from real estate broker to investor! 26:44 Should real estate investors get a real estate broker's license? 33:43 What are the costs and requirements to get a real estate license? 40:30 Vince talks about his real estate school's offerings! 42:16 What is Vince's outlook on real estate brokers given advances in technology? Wrap Up Questions 46:36 What is Vince's competitive advantage?  48:03 One piece of advice for new investors. 48:54 What do you do for fun? 49:33 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  50:10 Local Network Recommendation? 50:57 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? That's our show! Thanks for listening! That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.