Straight Up Chicago Investor

Episode 366: Networking Leader from Creative Financing to Six-Figure Commission Checks with Jeffrey Ma


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Jeffrey Ma joins us to share his experience as a real investor, broker, and wholesaler including various creatively structured deals!

Jeffrey starts by discussing his upbringing, start in real estate, and how he established a focus on wholesaling. He dives deep into “creative” deals including one deal where he was able to close on a property minutes before it would have been foreclosed on. Jeffrey explains how he’s gotten into bigger deals including a multifamily syndication and brokering a warehouse space that resulted in a six-figure commission! Throughout the show, Jeffrey is able to eloquently convey his approach to real estate and life which revolves around enjoying the process and being grateful for the present moment!

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Guest: Jeffrey Ma, Keller Williams Preferred Realty

Link: Jeffrey's Instagram

Link: Chicago Real Estate Investors Meetup

Link: Eli Goodman's LinkedIn

Link: SUCI Ep 326 - RJ de Leon (Network Referral)

Link: Mind Management, Not Time Management (Book Recommendation)

Guest Questions

02:53 Housing Provider Tip - Keep a bag of ice melt at your properties in the event of unforeseen slippery conditions!

04:27 Intro to our guest, Jeffrey Ma!

12:10 Gaining momentum in real estate and getting into wholesaling!

19:11 Jeffrey’s journey to creative deals.

25:18 Case studies of “cool” deals!

29:44 Jeffrey’s most “unconventional” deal to date.

36:46 Getting into bigger deals including a 6-figure commission!

40:06 The Origin Story of Jeffrey’s and his partner Eli’s meetup.

43:02 What’s next for Jeffrey?!

48:35 What is your competitive advantage?

49:00 One piece of advice for new investors.

49:23 What do you do for fun?

49:58 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 

51:21 Local Network Recommendation? 

51:42 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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