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Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul with James Pockross

James S. Pockross has been a real estate investor for twenty-six years and currently controls 270 rental units. He is past president of Lakeview Developers Association and served as an officer of Lincoln Park Builders Club of Chicago. The City of Aurora, Illinois selected his property for its annual Excellence in Property Improvement award.

Mr. Pockross received a B.S. from University of Illinois, where he was Phi Beta Kappa and a Master’s in Business Administration, with honors, from University of Chicago. He also owns an insurance agency specializing in health insurance for small companies.

Mr. Pockross enjoys sports, the stock market, duplicate bridge, and travel. He is married and claims the boss of the house is their cat, Mimi.

Archived Shows

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – MARKET METRICS

  Quinn Eddins of Radar Logic tells listeners about their Residential Property Index (RPI) and some of the interesting residential market insights it offers. Mortgage banker Dennis Ryan updates listeners on the pulse of the residential mortgage marketpl...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – DEATH AND TAXES 102

  Estate Planning Attorney Stan Gass returns and offers important advice about how to arrange your affairs to minimize death taxes and to see that your heirs get their maximum inheritance. Jim Pockross answers e-mails about how to set rents and how not ...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – DEATH AND TAXES 101

  Estate Planning attorney Stan Gass shares with listeners the facts of life and death when it comes to estate planning for real estate investors. Morningstar real estate stock analyst Jason Ren returns to give his take on the stock market opportunities...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – CALIFORNIA DREAMING

  California investor Reggie Lal and his team buy 50 to 80 houses a year. Reggie talks about all the single family house opportunities and how to take advantage of them. Attorney Paul Plotnick returns to give new advice on how an investor should protect ...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – ALL ABOUT REITS

  Stock Security Analyst Jason Ren from Morningstar teaches listeners the ABC’s about investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Jim Pockross responds to e-mails from listeners about what makes a good deal.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – ASSET PROTECTION 101

  Attorney Paul Plotnick tells listeners the basics of asset protection. Jim Pockross interviews himself and shares with listeners about mistakes he’s made and what kind of investments he’d make if he were starting out today.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – PROPERTY INSPECTION 102

  Property inspector Jim Kolke returns to give the listeners specifics of what to watch out for when checking out a potential property to buy. Consultant Larry Lund revisits Jim to talk about the great opportunities property that have become obsolete pr...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – DEMOGRAPHICS AND THE CITY

  Consultant Larry Lund from the Real Estate Planning Group tells listeners about all the factors to check out when doing commercial real estate projects. Property insurance agent Tom Masterson returns to teach listeners the XYZ’s of properly insuring...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – INSPECT TO PROTECT

  Property Inspector Jim Kolke teaches listeners about what structural/mechanical problems to look out for before committing to buy an investment property. Jay Harris from First Advantage Saferent talks about effective methods to screen tenants so you d...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – SURMOUNTING ACCOUNTING

  Newbie Dan Joyce gives a progress report on his 5 unit rehab. It’s rental time. Property Manger Harold Rider, Jr. shares with listeners his observations on how the spring 2010 residential rental market is shaking out. C.P.A. Chris Murschel teache...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – THERE IS HOPE

  Dan McLean from MCL Companies is a major national developer. Dan shares with listeners what’s happening today, his predictions for the future and how he grew from owning nothing to being a mega developer. Jim Pockross interviews himself about how h...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – TENANT SCREENING 101

  Jay Harris from First Advantage Saferent shares with listeners information on how the screen prospective tenants for credit background and criminal history. Private money guru Adam gives more details on how find private money for investments. Newbie ...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – COVER YOUR ASSETS

  Property and Casualty insurance agent Tom Masterson teaches listeners about important coverages that all investors doing real estate deals need to have when insuring their property. Reid Thomas and Kelly Alton from Nationwide Exchange Services continue...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – PRIVATE MONEY ANYBODY?

  Private money guru Adam Davis tells listeners about how to find private lenders to help finance their deals. Kelly Alton and Reid Thomas from Nationwide Exchange Services teach listeners the ABC's of how to sell a property and defer FOREVER the capit...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – READ FOR GREED

  Jim Pockross tells listeners why it important to read and recommends several books. Developer Jim Jann shares with listeners how much fun it is to be a developer in this economy. Residential real estate agent Jamie Roth gives us very encouraging news f...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – BIRDS OF A FEATHER

  Camille Baptiste of REICLUB.COM tells listeners of the resources her organization offers including links to over 350 real estate investment clubs in North America. Syndicator Richard Kaplan tells listeners of a hot new deal with projected annual retur...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – ezLandlord

  Brian Davis from ezLandlordForms shares with listeners all the resources his company provides to real estate investors that need help in all aspects of the business. Roger Beattie from the Middle Class Millionaire program returns to give listeners mor...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – CREDIT LAW UPDATE

  Kredit Guru Gary Novel tells listeners about recent changes credit card companies have made and what actions consumers can take to protect themselves. In addition, Paul Chenoweth, spokesperson for the National REIA tells listeners about all the great ...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – GIFTS FROM UNCLE SAM

  C.P.A. Chris Murschel talks about why real estate ownership is a great way to reduce your income taxes. Real Estate attorney Gary Benson gives practical advice on how to legally protect yourself when doing real estate deals. Newbie Dan Joyce gives a pr...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – MIDDLE CLASS MILLIONAIRE

  Investor/Mentor Roger Beattie Gives listeners very practical advice on what it takes to easier become a Middle Class Millionaire and his special program to train investors. Syndicator Richard Kaplan returns to give listeners his take on investment opp...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – DO I HEAR $450,000

  Listen in to a live real estate where a house valued at $450,000 or more goes on the auction block. Will some investor get a great deal? In addition, syndicator Richard Kaplan talks about opportunities for passive investors who don’t want to buy br...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – AUCTIONS 101 FOR DUMMIES

  Real estate auctioneer Charles Parrish teaches listeners about the ins and outs of real estate auctions and the bargain opportunities they offer. Real estate attorney Gary Benson offers sound information on the legal do’s and don’ts of real estate.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – DON’T GET DIVORCED

  Financial Advisor Nancy Liebman specializes in giving financial advice to people who are getting divorced. Nancy provides critically important information about how divorce impacts real estate ownership. Attorney Peter Marx who has closed hundreds o...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – A TEST FOR ENTREPRENEURS

  Do you have what it takes? Career coach Jack Chapman tells what key personality traits entrepreneurs have that perpetuate success. Appraisal Institute President Elect Joe Magdziarz explains to listeners the ABC’s of commercial real estate appraisals.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – APPRAISAL UNIVERSITY 101

  Joe Magdriarz, president-elect of the Appraisal Institute gives listeners sound advice about how appraisers work when conduction residential real estate appraisals. Bank president Steve Johnson tells how to build profitable relations with lenders. Ne...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul – LIFE LESSONS 101

  Maverick investor Walter Lind shares his thoughts on how to grow to be the person you can be. Upstart investor Bryan Pritchard teaches listeners about all the big mistakes he’s made as an investor.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - GENERAL CONTRACTING 101

  Mentee Dan Joyce updates listeners on his quest for a bargain property. General Contractor Bernie Kennedy gives listeners the lowdown on dealing with General Contractors. Consultant Susan Tjarksen tells listeners how she helps lenders and owners of tro...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - MISTAKES! MISTAKES! MISTAKES!

  Maverick investor Walter Lind talks about mistakes he’s made for listeners to learn from. Young upstart Bryan Pritchard talks about how he grew from ground zero in 2005 to owning over 300 rental units today.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - A DEVELOPER’S DILEMMA

  Developer Jim Jann tells listeners what he does as a real estate developer. Newby Dan Joyce updates listeners on his quest for a real estate bargain. Maverick investor Walter Lind shares some pearls of investment wisdom.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - 2010 RESOLUTIONS REVELATIONS

  Jim Pockross shares with listeners his new year’s resolutions. Best selling author Jack Chapman advises listeners about how to transition from being employed to being successfully self employed. Jim’s buddy Walter Lind gives nuts and bolts ad...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - SHOW ME CHEAP MONEY

  Mortgage banker Tim Gibbons tells listeners about special programs for anyone seeking to get a mortgage today. Kredit Guru Gary Novel gives listeners great advice about credit repair shops and credit monitoring services.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - MINI MOGUL MENTORING

  Jim Pockross begins mentoring newbie Dan Joyce on finding a real estate investment bargain. Residential broker Bill Alston updates listeners on the single family house market. Kredit Guru Gary Novel warns listeners about nasty new programs that t...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - SEX AND THE LANDLORD

  Host Jim Pockross shares with listeners stories of the romantic escapades of some of his FORMER employees. Real estate broker Ed Schwartz returns to give his bullet point advice to commercial investors. Bank president Steve Johnson talks about what the...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Fear Strikes Out

  Jim shares effective techniques he uses to overcome his fears. Broker Ed Schwartz gives his unique perspective on office and retail investment opportunities today. Environmental consultant John Polich tells listeners how to deal with environmental head...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - SHOW ME THE MONEY

  Mortgage banker Tim Gibbons from USA Mortgage Pros gives listeners the lowdown on how to get the best mortgage available today. In addition, the Kredit Guru, Gary Novel, shares with listeners what to do the maximaze their credit scores and what to avoi...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - GOING GREEN

  John Polich, president of Gabriel Environmental, tells listeners about how an investor can protect himself/herself from environmental nasties such as radon, asbestos, lead paint, mold or contaminated soil. In addition, Pizza Delivery Millionaire Rick V...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - THE PIZZA DELIVERY MILLIONAIRE

  Rick Vasquez, the Pizza Delivery Millionaire, shares with listeners how he become a real estate millionaire while working as a pizza delivery man. Top Chicago are multi-family real brokers Lee and Estella Kiser pull out their crystal ball and give thei...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - SHORT SALE BONANZA

  Real Estate attorney Peter Marx specializes in short sales. Peter tells listeners how to reap huge profits doing short sales. He also offers advice for short sellers. Economist Dr. Geneo Staranczak shares with listeners where our economy is today and o...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Buying Apartment Buildings 101

  Guests Lee and Estella Kiser, the top apartment building brokers in the Chicago area discuss how to get great deals on apartment buildings today. Special guest Harold Rider, Jr. tells listeners what to look for when hiring a property manager.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - MANAGEMENT IS THE DREGS

  Professional property manager Harold Rider, Jr. tells listeners about the methods his company uses to manage over 6000 apartments. Top Chicago area apartment building brokers Lee and Estella Kiser share their views on the current market climate.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Mrs. Mini-Mogul Speaks

  Foreclosures acquisition specialist Allen Paul tells listeners what to look out for when buying foreclosures. Host Jim Pockross’ wife Michele shares with listeners what life is like when married to a Mini-Mogul.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Prospecting for Foreclosures

  Foreclosure acquisitions specialist Allen Paul shares with listeners the ins and outs of making outstanding investments when buying foreclosures. In addition, syndicator Joey Lansing tells listeners about armchair investment opportunities.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Lazy Person’s Investing 101

  This week’s show is for investors who don’t want to deal with the hassles of managing bricks , mortar and annoying tenants. Special guest Joey Lansing, an experienced syndicator, tells listeners how easy it is to buy into real estate syndications. ...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Show Me The Money

  Do you have to sell your first born to get a real estate loan today? This week’s show updates listeners on where to find mortgage money and important questions to ask lenders. Host Jim Pockross finishers off by sharing stories about some of his pain ...

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - This week’s show covers four topics:

  1.Is now a good time to buy real estate? 2.More special tips on buying a house. 3.Further discussion on what it takes to be a successful investor. 4.Who shouldn’t be a real estate investor.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - House Buying 101

  The host discusses the ABC’s of house buying: checking your credit history, improving it, getting pre-approved for a loan, and how to determine home value. In segment 2, Jim discusses personality traits he believes a successful investor should have.

• Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul - Jim lays out the shows philosophy about real estate investing “BE HONEST-BE REAL.

  Jim, who grew up poor and very afraid, shares his story about his CHALLENGING journey to real estate wealth. He tells of his mistakes and triumphs. Future topics are discussed.