Chicago Property Management Blog

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 >>

Illinois Housing Development Authority has announced the 2021 Illinois Rental Payment Program is offering another round of grants.  ILRPP is an emergency rental assistance program designed to support Illinois tenants struggli... read more >>

Chicago has a mix of several types of multi-family investment properties ripe for financial opportunities.  Rental properties are a good source of cash flow and real estate appreciation plus tax deductions for expenses. ... read more >>

Are you unhappy with the way your current property management company is managing your investment property? Let’s look at all the things your property manager should be doing for you. We work with a lot of investors who... read more >>

Have you considered you may need a property manager or asset manager to help with your real estate investments and not be certain which one best suits your needs?   What’s the difference between them?  To begin, as... read more >>

Once again Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended the eviction moratorium for tenants behind on their rent due to Covid-19.  The new date for the ban is in effect until January 9, 2021.  Based on past experience an... read more >>