About us
Welcome to GRID!
GRID Chicago is a real estate community built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in building wealth and creating impact through real estate.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month. Each month we cover a different investing topic in the Lifecycle of an Investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches. They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers and deal-makers.
All of our events are 100% FREE.
Learn more about us at gridinvestor.com
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Your GRID Leadership
GRID Chicago is led by Juan Loya and Alex Corona.
Juan Loya is a seasoned mortgage and finance professional with over 30 years of industry experience helping clients navigate financing, investment property purchases, and renovation lending.
He currently serves as Area Manager at Neighborhood Loans, where he leads a team dedicated to creative financing solutions for both homeowners and real estate investors.
Juan is a seasoned real estate investor with a proven track record of acquiring, rehabbing, and successfully exiting or retaining over 50 properties. With a deep focus on strategic acquisitions and high-value home renovations, he has built a specialized portfolio of 20 monthly recurring revenue (MRR) properties.
His extensive experience provides him with unique, firsthand insight into the complexities of scaling real estate holdings, optimizing consistent cash flow, and driving sustainable wealth generation through high-performing rental assets.
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Our Partner
Neighborhood Loans
Neighborhood Loans is a nationwide residential mortgage lender dedicated to empowering homebuyers and homeowners through every step of the home financing journey.
The company is built on a mission to provide transparent, process-driven mortgage solutions tailored to each client’s financial needs and long-term goals.
With strategically placed offices across multiple states and a team of experienced mortgage professionals, Neighborhood Loans offers a full range of loan products—from conventional and FHA to VA, USDA, adjustable-rate and renovation financing—while educating and guiding clients in a rapidly changing market.
The company’s core values of integrity, compassionate service, and open communication ensure that borrowers are supported through purchase or refinance with a commitment to exceeding industry standards.
Upcoming events
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How To Build Your Investment Dream Team: Accomplish More Through Relationships
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USReal estate investing is a great business, partly because you have no "boss" and no office politics since the business can be done successfully by one person or a small partnership.
But does that mean you never have to deal with other people?Nope! And you shouldn't want to, anyway.
One of the greatest things about being a real estate investor is that you get to choose who you work with.
Unlike a traditional office where you're at the mercy of whoever else the company hires, being an investor means you can build your own dream team of individuals who work as hard as you do and share your ambition.
We have a team of fellow professionals and others who bring us deals, help our business and get business in return. It's a beautiful circle and it will make you money.
Come find out how at this month's meeting. We will discuss how to build your "dream team" and make it work for you.
Spoiler alert: there will probably be some excellent candidates for your dream team in the room.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID Chicago community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
4 attendees
How To Estimate Renovations: Analyze Costs + Minimize Mistakes
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USThis month's meeting is one of the most popular—How to Estimate Renovations.
Come out and hear us explain how we estimate renovations on our investment properties BEFORE we actually go look at them.
It's a critical skill that will save you time and make you money.
We'll talk about the types of renovation and materials we put in our properties and show examples from our deals.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the GRID Chicago Facebook Community
Join the online GRID Chicago community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
4 attendees
Creative REI Strategies: Owner Financing, Subject-To, and Lease Options
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USOur business is about identifying motivated sellers (and buyers) and offering solutions to their problems.
The more solutions you can offer, the more deals you will get. This month we are discussing creative ways to structure deals that will be the perfect solution for certain circumstances.
Seller financing, subject-to and lease options are powerful solutions, which will only become more popular as interest rates rise. Come discuss how these deals are structured and find your next deal, lender, partnership and inspiration in a room full of other active investors.
See you there!
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Join the GRID Chicago Facebook Community
Join the online GRID Chicago community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
4 attendees
How To Buy And Hold: The BRRR Strategy for Wealth
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USYou may have heard other investors, gurus and financial planners discussing the virtues of owning rental properties.
And it is definitely true that a portfolio of GOOD rental properties can provide lifetime income and financial security.
But what really makes a GOOD rental property?
What should you expect from your rental portfolio and how do you manage it for maximum return on minimal effort?
We will also deep dive into the BRRRR strategy and show you how it can help you build massive wealth.
BRRRR stands for:
- Buy
- Rehab
- Rent
- Refinance
- Repeat
We'll cover those points and more with real examples and data at this month's meeting.
Come for training, stay for the networking!
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Join the GRID Chicago Facebook Community
Join the online GRID Chicago community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
4 attendees
Past events
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