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 Find Deals: Prospecting, Networking, and Marketing
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USWhere do you find these deals?
It's the first question most folks ask us when discussing real estate investing and for good reason: the best deals aren't just sitting out in the open—you have to work for them.
At this month’s meeting, we'll talk about how to choose an area, how to "brand" your message, how to get that message out to the public, how to manage your marketing, and much, much, more.
Hint, hint: It's all about getting the phone to ring.
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
How to Negotiate the Deal: Identify + Qualify Motivated Sellers
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USWe’re not looking for “deals.”
We’re looking for motivated sellers.
At this event, we’ll discuss how to identify and negotiate-with motivated sellers— what factors create motivation and how you can help a motivated seller solve their problem, for profit.
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
Show Me the Money! Where to Find the Money + How To Become the Bank
GRID Chicago Meetup, 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL, USHere’s the short version—the money is the easy part.
Find a motivated seller, get yourself a deal and the money will find you.
Come out to this important discussion to find out how to get money for your deals from lenders, private sources, friends, family, and GRID itself.Doing deals isn’t the only way (and maybe not even the best way) to make money investing in real estate.
This event is also about how YOU can be the bank and how to properly structure loans to other investors that can provide solid, safe returns on your money—without getting your hands dirty.
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
Past events
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