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True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. Y ...
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Living Off Rentals

Kirby Atwell

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We believe that a high quality rental property is the best investment a person can make. This podcast equips listeners to build a rental portfolio of their own. Each week host, Kirby Atwell, interviews someone who is living off rentals and identifies best practices, advice, and potential investing pitfalls to avoid!
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Get to know the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigations in this curated collection of True Spies stories. Hosts Hayley Atwell and Vanessa Kirby enter a shadow-world of daring undercovers, subtle spy-catchers and criminal minds as we meet the incredible agents behind some of the Bureau's most memorable missions. If you’d like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzles ...
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Get to know the men and women of the Central Intelligence Agency in this curated collection of True Spies stories. Hosts Hayley Atwell and Vanessa Kirby enter a shadow-world of cunning manipulators, Cold Warriors and cutting-edge gadgetry as we meet the incredible operatives behind some of the Agency's most memorable missions. If you’d like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzle ...
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Straight Up Chicago Investor

Straight Up Chicago Investor

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Are you a real estate investor in Chicago or someone looking to invest in the Chicagoland Market? If so, this podcast is for you! We break down the neighborhoods, different sides of the city, and surrounding suburbs so you can understand the uniqueness of investing in Chicago real estate. The hosts and guests are Chicago investors and Property Managers who are making it happen in and around the Windy City. We share information, winning strategies, obstacles, success stories, and most importa ...
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Kirby Atwell: The Benefits of the HUD-VASH Program for Homeless Veterans Efficient Operations: Building a Reliable Team Summary In this episode of the Military Millionaire Podcast, David Pere interviews Kirby Atwell, an army veteran and real estate investor. They discuss Kirby's journey from flipping houses to investing in short-term rentals. Kirby…
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Gino Barbaro: Developing a Good Relationship with Money with Summary Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, shares his journey into real estate and the importance of building a solid financial foundation. He emphasizes the need to understand finance and how to make money work for you. Gino introduces the concept of 'baby money soldiers' and exp…
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Sean Douglas of the Axon Group discusses his adventurous start to his real estate journey! Sean began his investment career when he inherited his grandparent’s home, which after numerous setbacks, he eventually flipped! He breaks down how he jumped into the deep end by doing construction himself. After having a contractor steal $7000 from him, Sean…
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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed Dustin Heiner. He is a real estate investor, author, and coach who helps people reach financial freedom through creating streams of passive income. Dustin started investing in 2006, and went from working full time for the government, to replacing his income with turn key rental properties a few …
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What should I focus on in negotiating a multifamily transaction? ============= 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: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Noah Birk, Kiser Group Link: Kiser G…
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What will cost the global economy $20 trillion come 2026? In this latest Debrief, hear from author and famed security expert: Eric O'Neill. Eric discusses with Morgan Childs the growing hotbeds for cyber espionage, crime and warfare in the world right now, their consequences. Crucially, they also discuss how individuals and companies alike can safe…
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Certified Financial Planner: A CFP is the creme de la creme of "financial advisors" Summary: In this episode, David Pere discusses the importance of choosing the right financial advisor and the potential pitfalls of working with the wrong one. He emphasizes the need to look for certified financial planners (CFPs) who have the necessary qualificatio…
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Luke Blahnik returns to educate us on the new Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance. Luke jumps right in by explaining the ins and outs of the expansion of the Predominance of the Block (606) District under this new ordinance. He breaks down the increased fees to demolish a multi-unit building, limitations on building single family homes, and requi…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from being a home inspector to an incredibly successful home investor. He currently owns over 85 doors worth of investment property. Tommy went from no investing experience to consistently doing 15 to 20 deals a month in a relatively short period of time. His market is in Columbus…
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Hear the story of the extraordinary life of the spy with 29 names: Juan Pujol Garcia Born into a tumultuous Spain, Garcia, or Agent Garbo, was a natural spy, seeking out the Allies so strong was his distain for Nazi Germany. Amongst a storied espionage career, learn how his daring actions rescued the Allied invasion of Normandy, from the jaws of de…
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RJ de Leon returns to the show to tell us about his most recent investments and how he’s managing his portfolio remotely as he and his family spend most of the year traveling! RJ starts by discussing how he and his wife Nicky set up their investments and businesses to be able to manage them remotely and travel the country for months at a time! He g…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from the military to millionaire through real estate investing. David Pere is a Marine Corps veteran of 13 years who runs an awesome community called "From Military to Millionaire." He is an entrepreneur who went from a negative net worth in 2015 to a seven-figure net worth when h…
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What are the construction costs associated with building out a new ADU unit? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Jonathan Klemm, Quality Builders Link: SUCI Episode 264: Unlocking Zoning Secrets: Your Guide to Chicago Zoning, ADUs, and Other Essential Information -----…
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In this classic True Spies episode, Tracy Walder shares what went on during 9/11 inside The Vault, the CIA's top secret bunker. 9/11 was only the second day of Tracy's first real CIA assignment, and she was tasked with hunting the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, with President George W Bush looking on. From SPYSCAPE, the headquarter…
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George McCleary is a real estate investor and developer with two decades of experience. He is also the creator of courses that teach investors to protect themselves from Squatters and Deed Fraud! George starts by discussing his viral “I Stole a House” video which explains how sophisticated squatters are able to steal a property owner's equity. He d…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor for two decades. Mark Ainley is the founder of GC Realty & Development, one of the most successful property management companies in Chicago. He is also the host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast. Listen as he discusses how he built his company,…
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Spying is stressful, often traumatic work - how do they cope? Former FBI and CIA employee Tracy Walder speaks to True Spies producer Morgan Childs about the mental health ramifications of intelligence work, and her personal experiences as a woman in the line of duty. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Jo…
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Join us for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting clebration of Pentwater Cabinetry's newly renovated showroom! On September 25th at 4pm, we cut the ribbon on the future for Pentwater Cabinetry and their ability to fill your cabinet needs. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the event! When: September 25th at 4pm Where: 920 N Lombard…
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Horacio Tristan is a born and raised Chicagoan and full-time government employee who has built an impressive real estate portfolio and brokerage business! Horacio starts by discussing his upbringing and his first few real estate deals on Chicago’s South Side. He explains how he built and maintained his real estate brokerage business during the hous…
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On this episode of Living Off Rentals, we talked with Jay Johnson and his son Kent Johnson, a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kent shared what was required to achieve his dream of playing in the NHL and representing Team Canada in the Beijing Olympics two years ago…
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What type of financing are investors utilizing to get deals done and what are the pros and cons of each option? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Perry Farella, First Community Mortgage Link: How 2 Fund Renovation Blog ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone …
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In the aftermath of D-Day, Hitler's armies were losing the Second World War. But in September of 1944, the Nazis enjoyed one final triumph over the Allied forces - the disastrous failure of Operation Market Garden. Author Robert Verkaik sheds new light on the shadowy figures who betrayed Market Garden to the Germans - including a mysterious codenam…
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Kirby Atwell is a former US Army Officer turned real estate investor and podcast host with a focus on short-term rentals! Kirby starts with his experience in the military and jumping into real estate shortly after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”! With over 100 renovated properties under his belt, he shares great insights on small and large flips inclu…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is Mark Ritter. Mark is the CEO of Member Business Financial Services (MBFS), an entity owned by 13 different credit unions with the mission to help credit unions fund more loans for real estate investors and small business owners. Mark is also the host of the Credit Union Conversations podcast. In t…
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In this True Spies Classic episode, spy catcher Robert Booth recounts a mission to capture a Cuban agent who had infiltrated the State Department. Robert managed to identify the traitor, but proving Kendall Myers' treachery was another matter entirely. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Producer David Waters. Series prod…
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Taft West is the Vice President of Technical Assistance and Sustainability for the Chicago Community Loan Fund and is a renown property management instructor! Taft starts by sharing his background which includes some autopsy experience! He talks about starting in Chicago real estate, managing condominiums, and public housing in the late 1970s. Taft…
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Living Off Rentals 238 – Ryan O'Connell – Supercharge Your Cash Flow with an ADU Joining us today on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is passionate about the Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU. Ryan O'Connell is a real estate investor who shows how using ADU's can increase cash flow in short and long-term rental investments. Listen as …
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What Should Investors Do To Ensure a Successful Rehab? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Jonathan Klemm, Quality Builders Link: Episode 76: Big Business Processes Make a Powerful Small Business with Jonathan Klemm ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media…
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Does the U.S continue to underestimate the threat the Cuban intelligence services carry? Robert Booth an ex-State Department counterintelligence officer and self described spycatcher, details how penetrative modern Cuban agents are within the United States' highest echelons of power. What information are they looking for? And what do they do with i…
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Michael Valente is the founder and CEO of Renovation Sells Franchising; general contracting experts that focus on cosmetic renovations of pre-market homes to maximize sales price! Michael shares how he left his corporate job and began working for his mentor to learn the ropes of general contracting and renovation! He talks about starting his own ge…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is Mark Willis, a certified financial planner, three-time number-one best-selling author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services. He is a financial planner who is open to different types of strategies in real estate investing. In this episode, he shares some of the major pitfalls of most people'…
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How does Mickey Bergman, expert political prisoner and hostage advocate, navigate the increasingly difficult waters of global engagements? Also a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, the CEO of Global Reach and the Vice President of the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, Mickey takes us on a deep dive into the complex hostage situation still unfolding …
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Kevin Dugan is the Managing Principal of Altus Investment Group. He runs multiple businesses that successfully operate in Chicago while managing them remotely from Los Angeles! Kevin starts by talking about the skills he gained working on oil rigs and as a sales engineer and how that translated to real estate! He breaks down his first flip in South…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who specializes as a passive investor backing other people's commercial deals. He started with a single-family home and switched to investing as a full-time limited partner. Travis Watts has been a proven leader in the real estate industry since 2009 in multifamily, single-family, and vaca…
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What Are 3 Features That Increase Your Insurance Premium and 3 Features That May Decrease Your Insurance Premium? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Josh Steigelmann, State Farm Insurance Link: Investor Stories Featuring Sean Morrissey ----------------- Production Hou…
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Revisit this timely episode of True Spies, as we dive into the deadly conflict between espionage and politics with former CIA agent Valerie Plame. Valerie was outed in the press as an undercover agent when someone close to her challenged the government's line on Weapons Of Mass Destruction, placing her family and contacts in grave danger. From SPYS…
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Noah Schatz is the founder of Domu and CEO of Schatz Development. He has vast experience in design-driven developments in downtown Chicago and leasing apartments for operators through his apartment searching platform Domu. Noah kicks things off by talking about his first development and land banking! He provides insights on the 600 N Fairbanks deve…
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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built an impressive portfolio over the last 15 years. He achieved financial freedom through a mix of rental properties and note investments. Nick Disney is a real estate investor who owns 52 doors and notes that created a dependable stream of cash flow. He has grown an impressive p…
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On this week's Debrief, catch up with the famously outed ex-CIA officer Valerie Plame. Hear from Valerie how her career has evolved since then, and the state of the Doomsday Clock, what might happen after the expiry of the New Start treaty, and what steps the world can take to ease nuclear tensions... From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuz…
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Morgan Basham is a real estate broker and investor with vast experience in off-market prospecting, acquisitions, and stabilization of investment properties! Morgan shares her start in real estate and the ins and outs of investing in Braidwood, IL! She breaks down her first deal in Chicago; an impressive story of tremendous due diligence as part of …
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Joining us for this episode of Living Off Rentals is Steven Andrews, author of the book “The New American Dream: A Simple Roadmap to Purchasing Investment Properties.” Coming out of college, Steven was $75,000 in debt and making $45,000 a year. With little to no money, he used his credit cards to fund his first rental property deal. Listen to how h…
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Why are insurance rates so high right now? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Josh Steigelmann, State Farm Insurance Link: Investor Stories Featuring Sean Morrissey ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.…
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Writer, analyst and investigative journalist Casey Michel explores one of the early CIA's darkest moments. At the dawn of the Cold War, the USA sent anti-communist agents into Ukraine, tasked with resisting the Soviets. But Stalin's secret intelligence service had experience on their side - and maybe more. The results? Disastrous. From SPYSCAPE, th…
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Bernel Hall is the president and CEO of New Jersey Community Capital and has executed over $5 billion in real estate investments and lending. Bernel starts off by explaining how playing Monopoly sparked his interest in real estate as a kid! He discusses how he got involved with public housing developments and gives his take on ways housing authorit…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is an expert in multifamily properties. He has partnered with other investors to purchase over $100 million dollars’ worth of these properties. John Casmon hosts a very popular podcast, Multifamily Insights. He came from a corporate job that he enjoyed, but with concerns about having no control of hi…
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Tom welcomes President of the Neighborhood Building Owner's Alliance, Mike Glasser, for a special announcement about their upcoming 12th Annual NBOA Summer Soiree. You don't want to miss it! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: NBOA (Neighborhood Building Owner's Allianc…
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Revisit the story of a KGB agent embedded deeply, too deeply, in US life, with Jack Barsky, a.k.a. Albrecht Dittrich. After many years undercover in New York, Barsky got the signal that he was compromised, yet by then he had an American wife and children. From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Producer: Davi…
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James Thompson is broker and property manager with vast experience acquiring, renovating, and managing apartment buildings all at the young age of 25 years old! James shares the early grind required to get off the ground in the commercial real estate game! He discusses the biggest lessons learned from renovating and managing 100+ apartments. James …
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor since the early ‘90s. He has a unique way of investing in industrial real estate. Joel Friedland is an accomplished real estate professional with a 40+-year track record in industrial real estate. He has secured over 2,000 industrial property leases and …
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What Are Some High-Level Guidelines Chicago Investors Can Leverage to Estimate Rehab Costs? Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Jonathan Klemm, Quality Builders Link: Episode 76: Big Business Processes Make a Powerful Small Business with Jonathan Klemm ----------------…
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