Chicago Property Management Blog

5 Secrets that Only Successful Property Managers Know

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Property managers play an integral role in helping landlords maximize the value of their investment properties. The key to becoming a successful property manager is to have a comprehensive knowledge of the industry, proper planning and implementation, and a relentless commitment ...

Everything Landlords Need To Know To Avoid Getting Fined This Chicago Winter

By Jason Marcordes Friday, December 23, 2022

mperatures are getting lower, mornings are getting colder and we can feel how winter is just around the corner. As a property management company in the Greater Chicago Area, we know how difficult winters can be not only for tenants, but also for owners. As many Chicagoans have no...

Snow Removal in Chicago

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, December 14, 2022

As the temperature slowly decreases, and we start feeling the cold, we know winter is here. As much as we love winter and the snow, we know the city has seen some very cold and snowy winters throughout the years. So far in history, the snowiest winter recorded was the winter of 1...

How Do I Turn My Home Into A Rental Property?

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 29, 2022

If it’s not a great time in the real estate market to sell your home or you’re just looking to kick off your real estate investing career, turning your home into a rental property may be a great option for you. It’s relatively simple, but there are quite a few t...

How Do I Handle A Tenant That Stops Paying Rent

By Jason Marcordes Monday, November 14, 2022

Most of the time we get calls from prospective landlord clients, they’ve run into issues with their tenants or rental properties. When life is good, property management can almost seem easy. But as soon as things get complicated, our phone starts ringing. One of the most co...

Top 7 Tips for Effectively Managing Rental Property

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 8, 2022

If you talk to experienced real estate investors, they will tell you that property management is one of the most beneficial yet toughest areas to master. Today, we’re discussing my top 7 tips for effectively managing rental properties.Whether you’re looking to buy you...

Why you should NEVER hold rental property in your own name (Use an LLC)!

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Hi everyone! Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management and today we’re discussing why you should never hold your rental property in your own name. One quick note here, I want to point out the distinction between buying and holding. When I first got starte...

What’s Considered Normal Wear and Tear in Rentals?

By Jason Marcordes Monday, October 31, 2022

As a rental property owner, it will be your responsibility to pay for the normal wear and tear that occurs during a tenant’s occupancy. These are the minor damages caused by everyday living that will occur in any home. Any damage above and beyond normal wear and tear i...

Top Preventative Maintenance Tips for Rental Properties

By Jason Marcordes Friday, October 14, 2022

As a rental property owner or real estate management company in Chicago, you have to take care of your property for the sake of your tenants. Wether it is commercial rental property or residential, keeping your property in good condition through preventative maintenance will help...

Top 10 Lease Clauses You MUST Have in Your Lease!!

By Jason Marcordes Monday, October 10, 2022

Hi everyone! Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management and today we’re discussing the top 10 lease clauses you MUST have in your lease. These are all things we’ve learned the hard way from managing thousands of units over the last decade. This is a high l...