Chicago Property Management Blog

Updated: 5 Ways to Guarantee that your First Chicago Investment Property is a Success

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Getting into the rental property business can be very lucrative and risky. Purchasing your first rental property also comes with financial risks. Knowing what to expect, how to approach acquiring a new property, and which properties will be worth your investment, is key...

The Most Cost-Effective Options When Renovating your Chicago Rental Property

By Jason Marcordes Monday, December 20, 2021

Renovating an investment property can increase the rental value of the property drastically, attract high-quality tenants, and can present excellent ROI when you invest in the best renovation choices for the long-term. However, spending on the wrong renovation materials...

How to properly screen new tenants

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, December 14, 2021

In Chicago, 46% of the households are currently occupied by tenants. Safety measures should increase as the number of renters increase too. Any prospective tenant can seem great during the initial walk-through. So it’s important to screen every potential ten...

Should I Sell or Rent Out My House?

By Jason Marcordes Monday, December 13, 2021

Should I sell or rent out my house? This is a very common question we often get from homeowners that are trying to evaluate whether or not their home makes sense as a rental property / real estate investment. When considering whether it's best to sell or keep the property as ...

5 Ways a Property Management Company Can Improve Landlord-Tenant Relations

By Jason Marcordes Thursday, December 9, 2021

There are legal rights and responsibilities that landlords and tenants need to follow (RLTO). When it comes to the relationship between landlords and their tenants, things can get complicated. It can be difficult for property owners to address issues such as late payments or secu...

Do I need insurance for my rental property? Landlord VS Renter’s Insurance

By Jason Marcordes Friday, December 3, 2021

As a successful Property Management Company, we know first hand how lucrative investment properties in Chicago can be. We like to promote the potential revenue that can be obtained. Even though having home insurance is not mandatory in Windy City, Chicago is exposed to heavy snow...

4 Surprising Features that Can Make Your Property More Attractive to Renters

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, December 1, 2021

When tenants are looking for the perfect rental property to call home, they often have a list of desired features in mind. While your property may not meet everyone’s demands, you can attract more renters when you are able to provide useful amenities and spaces that are des...

10 Tips for Being a Great Landlord

By Jason Marcordes Friday, November 26, 2021

Over the past few years, the rents in Chicago are constantly increasing while the vacancy rates continue to lower! Apartments can be off the market in less than 48 hours. It has become more appealing to buy a property in the city and rent it out as an investment. As more la...

How to Evaluate a Rental Property When Purchasing

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Analyzing rental property can seem intimidating for any new investor. Purchasing real estate is a big financial decision, but understanding the basics of property evaluation can help you feel confident in your choice. Proper analysis can be the difference between years of stable ...

What to do if a tenant goes to jail?

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Being a landlord or a property manager is a full time job. This job includes leasing, marketing, maintenance, tenants, collecting rent and much more (like dealing with tenants going to jail). According to the Vera Institute of Justice, by mid-2020 there were 1.8 million prisoners...