Episode 333: Chicago Building Code Violations and How to Work the System with Zack Limbaugh

Zack Limbaugh of the Limbaugh Law Firm provides his clients with legal representation and strategy to remedy Building Code Violations and other matters associated with Chicago Buildings! Zack starts by explaining how he got his foot in the door with the City of Chicago before becoming an attorney and leveraged those relationships to build a niche in legally handling Building Code Violations! Zack talks about top considerations when seeking financing on violation properties. He then breaks down dealing with stop work orders and demo court properties. In this show, Zack provides tremendous insights on how to search for and understand violations to give you an edge over your competition! 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: Zack Limbaugh, The Limbaugh Law Firm Link: A People's History of the United States (Book Recommendation) Link: SUCI Ep 79 - Gary Davidson (Castle Law) Guest Questions 02:04 Housing Provider Tip - Write down and stick to your tenant screening criteria! 04:05 Intro to our guest, Zack Limbaugh! 10:20 Starting off as an Attorney specializing in Chicago Building Violations! 16:53 Discovering and assessing Building Code Violations. 30:25 How to find out if violations are active. 32:26 Getting financing on properties with violations. 39:17 Dealing with Stop Work Orders! 46:37 Demo Court properties. 51:41 What is your competitive advantage? 51:52 One piece of advice for new investors. 52:16 What do you do for fun? 52:37 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  53:03 Local Network Recommendation?  53:21 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.