Chicago Property Management Blog

For landlords and property managers, being "Rent-Ready" is essential. You could lose significant time and money by renting out a rental that isn't ready. For a landlord, showings take a lot of time, and showing a pro... read more >>

With real estate investments still on the rise, it’s critical to avoid common mistakes that limit growth. We gather 6 common mistakes costing landlords time and profitability. We’ve listed them here, along with the pra... read more >>

Property managers are focusing on ways to increase profitability on rental properties by making their homes more appealing and competitive in 2023, when rising costs will make it difficult to acquire new properties. Real estate pr... read more >>

The reasons why renters leave their condos have become increasingly varied and difficult in recent years. Your success as a lessor is not guaranteed even if you own the best rental property. There are unforeseen events, such as pa... read more >>

Landlords can increase the value of their investment properties with the aid of property managers. The secret to becoming a good property manager is to possess in-depth knowledge of the field, effective planning and execution, and... read more >>

My husband's life-long dream was to be a landlord. He knew it would be a great source for cashflow. He is handy, so maintenance was not an issue. Or so we thought….We would get calls for ridiculous things like a door kn... read more >>

As a landlord or investor, there are several things you have to consider in finding a property manager. These qualities may show in the beginning of your relationship, but what if through the years they tend not to be dependable a... read more >>

Pros & Cons of Home Warranty for Rental PropertiesPros:1.  Peace of mind: Gives you peace of mind that your systems and appliances will be covered when they inevitably break down.2.  Financial stability: Provid... read more >>

One of the most important decisions to make as a real estate investor is whether or not you should hire a property manager to handle your rental properties. Can you effectively manage your properties on your own? Some people do s... read more >>

Do Not Make These Mistakes as a New LandlordWhen you are new to rental property ownership it is easy to make mistakes due to a lack of experience. We’d like to share some of the avoidable errors based on many years of exper... read more >>