Join us at upcoming events

Join us for an afternoon of networking with local property owners, operators, and real estate professionals at GC Realty & Development's "The Underground."This event is focused on connecting with others who understand the day-to-day challenges of property maintenance and rental operations. Come meet other owners and operators, exchange ideas, build relationships, and connect with professionals in the ind...

Join us for an exclusive evening bringing together property managers and industry professionals for a Maintenance Mastermind & Dinner at Chicago Prime Italian.This is an opportunity to connect with other property management professionals, share maintenance challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from others dealing with the same day-to-day operational issues.📅 July 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT 📍 Chicago ...

Event Details: Location: Salerno's Pizza 7128 Roosevelt Rd Oak Park, IL 60304Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMOverview: Join the West Suburban Building Owners Association (WSBOA) for its monthly meetup featuring Mark Ainley, Partner and Co-Founder of GC Realty & Development and co-host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast.This event brings together rental housing providers, investors, and industry...

Event Details: Location: 1941 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60642Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMOverview: Chicago real estate is shifting, and the best opportunities are not always obvious.Join fellow investors and industry professionals for the Dan Loves Houses Summer Property Investor Summit to discuss current market conditions, investment strategies, and opportunities throughout Chicago. The event will featur...

Event Details: Organization: Chicago Creative Investors Association (CCIA) Location: Zoom Meeting Date: Sunday, June 14th, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CTOverview: Mark Ainley, partner of GC Realty & Development and co-host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, will join Chicago Creative Investors Association to discuss leasing, self-management, and the current leasing environment for Chicagoland real estate investors.A...

Join us at Investor Summit, Summer 2026 for face-to-face networking and hot investment insights.Get ready for the Investor Summit, Summer 2026! Join us in person to connect, learn, and grow with fellow investors and industry experts. It’s all about smart talks, fresh ideas, and great networking in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your investment game.RESERVE YOUR SPOT!Location: GC Realty & Develop...

Whether you're looking to flip your first property or build a portfolio of rentals for long-term wealth, this event will give you the tools, strategies, and connections to take action.🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 📍 Location: 1051 N Prospect Ave Wood Dale, IL Ste B 60191 ⏰ Time: 11:30am 🎙 Featuring special guest speaker: Mark AinleyHere’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How to source investment-grade deals (eve...

As part of the Grow with GC: Client Webinar Series, this session will focus on how to use a pro forma to underwrite your property effectively — whether you're buying your second property or scaling up your investment strategy.We'll dive into how to analyze deals, leverage pro formas to make smarter investment decisions, and explore strategies that align with your goals. As always, this session is designed exclusively ...

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!🎉 Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast 5-Year Anniversary Party – Let’s Go! 🎉Join us as we celebrate 5 incredible years of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast! Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just recently joined the community, this event is all about connecting, networking, and toasting to Chicago real estate success.📅 Date: May 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00...

As part of the Grow with GC: Client Webinar Series, this session will focus on practical ways you can grow your real estate portfolio — whether you're buying your second property or expanding to a larger investment strategy.We'll walk through real-world options available today, smart moves for scaling, and strategies that fit different investment goals. As always, this session is designed exclusively for GC Realty clients ...