Episode 403: Saving & Grinding Gets You "4" Properties Before 21 with Lantz Kurzawinski

Oct 2, 2025

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Lantz Kurzawinski, Marketing Specialist for the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, tells his story of grinding to succeed in real estate at an early age.

Lantz explains how he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit at an early age and decided to dive into real estate. He shares his experience as a leasing agent and how that led him to discover his enjoyment for getting his hands dirty. Lantz gets granular on partnering on a few BRRRR deals and the value he brought to the partnership despite not having much liquidity! He shares insights on closing a house hack deal with a hilarious story about living in a “work in progress” basement apartment! Lantz demonstrates how hard work and bringing value to others is very much the key to succeeding in REI like other areas of life!

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Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com

Guest: Lantz Kurzawinksi, GC Realty & Development

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Link: The Obstacle Is the Way (Book Recommendation)

Link: Meditations (Book Recommendation)

Link: Michael Procaccio (Network Referral)

Guest Questions

02:49 Housing Provider Tip - Consider giving renters storage unit options to maximize your units’ appeal.

04:39 Intro to our guest, Lantz Kurzawinski!