All Forum Posts by: Mark F.
Mark F. has started 4 posts and replied 310 times.
Post: New to BP. Looking to Connect in Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Hi @Patryk Ziegler, welcome to BP and we are not that far away from each other as well, you've come to the right place to learn and connect with like minded people. I focus in the Elgin and surrounding areas, not far from Palatine where you are at and am always willing to and enjoy meeting people with the same interests, feel free to DM me if you'd like and @Jonathan Klemm thanks for the mention
Post: Hard money lenders

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Sorry for the late response but I have used Renovo Financial for many deals and they always come thru and close on time as scheduled. Reach out to Eric Workman and/or his right hand Daniella and you won't be disappointed. I've done millions of dollars of business with them and have never once been disappointed.
Post: investors needed for adult lifestyle mansion!

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
@Jonathan Klemm thanks for the mention, yes this is right in my back yard and I think I even know which property is being referred to. @Ericka Fairbanks I'd be interested in knowing more and will hit you up in a DM.
Post: Straight Up Rooftop Mixer

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Thanks for the mention, I didn’t even see the event until then. I will definitely be there buying tickets now!
Post: Eviction Lawyer Recommendations - Kane County IL

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Hi @Danielle Cage I would recommend Thomas St Jule, I've used him in the past and was happy with the service provided and will use him again if needed. Feel free to let him know I referred you.
Thomas E. St. Jule
340 North Lake Street Aurora, Illinois 60506
(630) 896-7261
(630) 896-7268 - fax
Post: Wholesalers McHenry County

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Hi @Kevin McCauley reach out to @Christle Stezskal as she runs an investor meet up in McHenry Co which might be beneficial to you, I am a part of that group as well.
Mark
Post: RE attorney to review my Lease

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
@Jonathan Klemm and I'm the opposite, I love Elgin and avoid Chicago!
This is an example of how REI is great for everyone and can fit individual needs and wants and there is no one way to make things work in this industry.
Post: Constructive loans - anyone closed with them?

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Quote from @Andres Colmenares:
Quote from @Mark F.:
Anyone on here try Constructive Loans or work with @David Nunez ?
They strung me along, telling me everything is all good and on track until after hours on the day before closing they change the https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/693204-fix-and-flip-and-low-doc-rental-loans
Edited to add: I just tried to comment on the thread they posted a couple of days ago and got an error message that I'm can not post a reply....... hmmmmm, perhaps they don't want the truth to come out.
Mark
Unfortunately, the same thing happened to my client, who lost his money, Jamie Seaton wasted my client's time by going back and forward asking for non-logical conditions, saying that my client was good and ready to close and then came back again asking for more non-logical conditions suggesting he would have to do another useless inspection, that would have cost more money to my client if he would accept it... RUN FROM THIS BANK!!
Seems like they haven't changed at all - for anyone in the markets that they lend in, for anyone in the Chicagoland or Illinois market reach out to Eric Workman at Renovo Financial. I have done probably 40+ loans with them and they are TOP NOTCH, I have never missed a closing date with them as a lending partner by my side.
https://renovofinancial.com/locations/
If anyone needs more information or direct contact information feel free to DM me on here.
Mark
Post: In search of a REI Mentor in Chicago or surrounding suburbs.

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
@Jonathan Klemm thanks for the mention and hello @Kyle Barazowski. I'm in the Elgin area but invest pretty much anywhere within 30 minutes of there. I'd be happy to meet and have a conversation as I always enjoy meeting like minded people in REI and we are pretty close to each other. In fact we are starting on a renovation in Schaumburg today with another investor/friend of mine @Christle Stezskal that I've met though networking.
My crew is doing the work on the couch house in Schaumburg and Christle handled the acquisition side of it on this deal. I am currently out of the country but should be back in about 10 days or so and would be happy to meet with you and show you around any projects that we have going on if you are interested. In the meantime I am sure Christle will respond and perhaps show you the project in your own back yard if she has time before I return.
Mark
Post: Real Estate Meetups or Groups in McHenry County Illinois

- Rental Property Investor
- Elgin, IL
- Posts 326
- Votes 269
Thanks for the mention @Jonathan Klemm.
Hi @Evan Corsolini an investor friend of mine runs a McHenry Co group, reach out to @Christle Stezskal and she can get you in on the list to attend and meet up if you'd like. Likewise if there is something I an answer or help with let me know, I primarily focus on the Kane Co area but own a couple in McHenry, Cook and Dupage as well.
Mark