Episode 275: Keys to Off-Market Real Estate Acquisitions at Scale with Chicago’s Mike Kehoe

Mike Kehoe is an experienced investor and entrepreneur who has created and sold multiple technology companies! He joins us to explain how his latest company is thriving in off-market real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Mike explains how he chose a real estate market to focus on and the grind of driving for dollars to find opportunities! He shares great tips on how to engage potential sellers of off-market real estate including the strategies his team has had the most success with. He discusses the importance of core values and building a quality team that aligns with those values. Mike closes with motivating words on cultivating a growth mindset to become the best version of yourself! 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: Mike Kehoe, VentureStack | Email Mike ([email protected]) Link: Mike Kehoe's LinkedIn Link: Tenant Radon Protection Act 2024 Link: SUCI Ep 253 - Jeff Nydegger Link: SUCI Ep 86 - Fernando Angelucci Link: Traction (Book Recommendation) ----------------- Guest Questions 02:51 Housing Provider Tip - Ensure you’re up to date on the new Security Deposit laws. 04:00 Intro to our guest, Mike Kehoe! 08:28 Picking a market to invest in. 11:42 Driving for Dollars! 13:23 Engaging Sellers! 19:31 Growing a quality team. 27:24 Common mistakes when scaling and establishing core values. 32:20 Bottlenecks in Mike’s business. 39:35 Mike’s focus on personal growth! 43:25 What is Mike’s competitive advantage? 43:44 One piece of advice for new investors. 43:54 What do you do for fun? 44:04 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 44:37 Local Network Recommendation? 45:04 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.