Episode 470: 0-9 Unit Portfolio in Under Two Years with Hart Turner

Hart Turner joins us to share how he went from a career in Los Angeles to building a Chicago multifamily portfolio through house hacking and partnerships! Hart dives into how he got started investing and how house hacking allowed him to get in the game! He shares real numbers behind his deals, discusses navigating financing challenges, and reflects on costly mistakes that shaped his investing approach. Hart dives deep into his most recent acquisition in Humboldt Park and shares lessons learned on inspection issues, negotiation, and leveraging seller credits. He closes by sharing his outlook on continuing to grow a sustainable Chicago real estate portfolio while avoiding the pitfalls many new investors face! 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] 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 ============= Guest: Hart Turner, Hotspot Rentals Link: Hart's TikTok Link: Hart's Instagram Link: Real Life Investing Podcast Link: Chicago Multifamily Club Meetup Link: I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Book Recommendation) Link: BPCON 2026 Guest Questions:  02:43 Housing Provider Tip - Avoid fraudulent  tenants by leveraging screen tools! 04:48 Intro to our guest, Hart Turner! 10:16 Jumping into leasing and investing. 22:10 Screening properties as a new investor! 28:44 Overcoming hurdles on a first house hack. 38:33 Partnering on a DSCR loan to acquire a second building! 49:54 4-Unit house hack with 5% down! 70:36 Hart's strategy to continue scaling. 80:06 What is your competitive advantage? 80:37 One piece of advice for new investors. 81:03 What do you do for fun? 81:15 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  82:14 Local Network Recommendation?  83:23 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.