Episode 292: Why Investors Need to Know a Good Public Adjuster with Dorian Bezanis

Chicago Native Dorian Bezanis is the president of ALPHA Adjusting and has nearly four decades of investing experience in Chicago's Northside! Dorian jumps right in by discussing the investing portfolio he's built in Edgewater and Rogers Park over the last 37 years. He explains the role of a public adjuster, the immense value they bring to investors. Dorian gets granular by sharing how to handle fires and other losses at investment properties. He closes with a five year outlook on Chicago including a bullish take on rent growth! 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: Dorian Bezanis, ALPHA Adjusting | Email Dorian ([email protected]) Link: The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel (Book Recommendation) Link: Andy Dolliff (Network Referral) ----------------- Guest Questions 01:16 Housing Provider Tip - Ensure you have a punch list for turnover to handle! 02:44 Intro to our guest, Dorian Bezanis! 06:57 Breaking down Dorian's portfolio! 17:28 Advice to new investors from 37 years of experience! 25:17 Understanding the value of Public Adjusters. 37:15 Handling fires and other claims! 48:48 Dorian's 5 year outlook on Chicago real estate. 54:02 What is your competitive advantage? 54:15 One piece of advice for new investors. 54:24 What do you do for fun? 54:41 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 55:46 Local Network Recommendation? 57:14 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.