The REKAP Room

The REKAP Room

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The REKAP Room episodes

  • REKAP Room Ep. 34: The Truth About Commercial Real Estate with Kevin Rocio

    This week, we sit down with Kevin Rocio, one of Chicago’s most respected and accomplished commercial real estate agents and investors. Kevin shares his incredible journey through the ups and downs of the market, the lessons that shaped his success, and his expert take on where commercial real estate is headed next. From deal-making strategies to market insights you won’t hear anywhere else, this episode is packed with value for anyone serious about building wealth through real estate.

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    52 min
  • REKAP Room Ep. 33: Top 10 Tips For First-Time Landlords

    Gordy kicks things off with a recap of the Bears’ first win of the season and what it could mean moving forward. Then Michael shares his personal tips as a landlord, offering practical advice for anyone thinking about buying their first rental property. From navigating the early challenges to answering common questions, this episode is packed with insights to help you get started.

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    23 min
  • REKAP Room Ep. 32 Serious Buyers Vs. Shoppers: Spotting The Difference

    Michael discusses the difference between what a serious buyer looks like and a "shopper" on today's episode. He breaks down what each type of buyer looks like and why we see serious and shopper buyers in this market. 

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    19 min
  • REKAP Room Ep. 31 Chicago's Hottest Market: Lincoln Park

    Michael dives into the hottest neighborhood in Chicago Lincoln Park. Discussing how it has become so competitive and why it has become so popular. Are there other neighborhoods that can compete with Lincoln Park? 

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    13 min
  • Saying Goodbye To Our First Intern Rekap Room Ep. 30

    As the summer is starting to wind down we officially depart with our first ever intern Mike Williams. Going through his first experience working in real estate Mike talks about the experience, challenges, what he's learned and much more. 

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    15 min
  • REKAP Room Ep. 29 Navigating Business With Friendship

    Gordy and Michael have been working together for almost 3 years as they discuss their friendship and partnership within REKAP. They go more into depth where it all started, how they've managed their relationship, and what are the plans for the future. 

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    25 min
  • REKAP Room Ep. 28 How To Know If You're Ready To Buy?

    Michael breaks down the key signs that you’re truly ready to make one of life’s biggest decisions in buying a home. From financial preparedness to personal goals, he’ll help you figure out if now is the right time to take the leap into homeownership. 

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    17 min
  • How's The Market?

    On today's REKAP Room Michael gives us an inside look of the market and the trends we are seeing today. Where is the current market at? What does the future look like? When should I be looking? These are all questions broken down and more insight to give you helpful tips in the housing market. 

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    20 min
  • REKAP Room Ep. 26 New Beginnings

    We are back! A lot of new changes have come to the REKAP Group as we introduce our new teammate Mike Pierson. Get to know Mike and his new role with the REKAP Group!

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    27 min
  • The REKAP Room Episode 25: Can you Carve out A Career in Door to Door Sales? Ft. Alex Hochman

    On today's episode of The REKAP Room we have special guest Alex Hochman. One of the top salesman for Vivint smart homes who has created a name for himself as a top door to door salesman. He speaks about how he has started one of the top producing teams fr Vivint and how he fell in love with door to door sales. 

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    1 hr 4 min

About The REKAP Room

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Welcome to REKAP Room — where ownership becomes a strategy, not a dream.

Hosted by Michael Kaplan of The REKAP Group, this podcast dives into the intersection of Chicago real estate,…