Hello, I'm Mark Ainley from GC Realty and Development. We're a property management company and also do residential and commercial investment.Where to find deals?I talked to a lot of investors on a daily basis. I have ... read more >>

Every year, more than two million tenants are evicted from rental properties. The eviction process can be costly and time-consuming for landlords and that's before considering potential rent arrears or the costs of renova... read more >>

As investors ourselves in many markets and class types, our primary goal is to attract and retain the best tenant possible for our properties.A "Best Tenant" can have one or more of the following characteristics: a histo... read more >>

Mark Ainley, GC Realty and Development we are a Chicagoland property management company. One thing I want to bring up today in making sure that you are informed as a property owner that's either working with the property ... read more >>

As a local property manager here in the midwest, and more specifically the Chicagoland area, we have been part of (or witnessed) thousands of investors buying in our local Chicago market while residing out of state. Investors from... read more >>

Thinking about selling your investment property in Chicago? Think again. While there are many reasons to sell off a rental property, there are better reasons to hold onto one.In this article we'll clear the air, giving you fiv... read more >>

The BRRRR Method is an investment strategy that allows you to expand your real estate investment portfolio at a rapid pace. When executed correctly, it has the potential to deliver a tremendous return on your initial investment. A... read more >>

Property taxes: nobody likes thinking about them.Unlike other investments, you likely do not know exactly where your money is going when you pay property taxes in Illinois. While they can be frustrating, property taxes are used to... read more >>

How much of your money do you think you’re getting back from your real estate investment? You may say, I put in $100,000, so I'm making $100,000, right? Not necessarily. Your ROI, or return on investment, could be much d... read more >>

As co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast we are welcomed with open arms to visit local real estate networking events and share what we know and what we have learned from our 100s of guests on the podcast.  This past... read more >>