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Author: Mark Ainely | Partner GC Realty & Development & Co-Host Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast
We’re grateful to share an important milestone with you. PropertyManagement.com has released its inaugural Top 100 Property Managers in the United States, and GC Realty & Development has been named to this national list. For our team, this recognition is meaningful not only because it reflects years of disciplined work, but also because it comes from an independent, third-party platform that evaluates property management firms across the country.
What makes this honor even more notable is that GC Realty & Development and Landmark Property Management are the only two Chicago-area companies included on this first-ever list. In a market as competitive, diverse, and complex as Chicago is for Property Management firms, that distinction matters. It speaks to the depth of experience, operational standards, and long-term performance required to earn national recognition while operating locally.
We want to begin by congratulating Landmark Property Management on its inclusion as well. Landmark has built a respected presence serving property owners on Chicago’s northwest and southwest sides, along with Will County. Their appearance on the list underscores the strength of the Chicago property management community as a whole. It reinforces the city’s reputation as a market that demands professionalism, adaptability, and strong execution.
At GC Realty & Development, we view this recognition as a reflection of the trust placed in us by property owners throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. For more than 23 years, our focus has been on building systems, teams, and market knowledge that allow owners to operate confidently in a changing rental environment. Being named to the Top 100 validates that approach while reminding us that consistency and accountability remain essential.
One of the key factors that differentiates GC Realty & Development is our comprehensive geographic coverage. We proudly manage properties in every Chicago neighborhood, from the urban core to the city’s outer edges. Beyond the city, our footprint extends throughout the collar counties, including McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Lake, and northwestern Cook County. This breadth allows us to serve investors with single assets or diversified portfolios across multiple submarkets without sacrificing local expertise.
Geographic reach alone is not enough, which is why specialization matters. GC Realty & Development is recognized for its expertise in managing a wide range of income-producing properties across Chicago and the surrounding counties. Our portfolio includes condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, 2–4 unit buildings, and small multi-unit apartment properties, with a particular strength in multi-family assets. Each property type requires a different operational approach, and our team is built to deliver the disciplined oversight, proactive management, and financial clarity that protect long-term performance.
In addition to residential and multi-family properties, we also manage commercial and industrial assets throughout the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. This broad capability allows us to support owners with diversified portfolios by coordinating leasing, maintenance, compliance, and reporting under one experienced management platform—reducing complexity and helping owners make more confident decisions.
Another element contributing to our inclusion on the Top 100 list is our ongoing commitment to education and transparency. GC Realty & Development is recognized for hosting Chicago’s #1 real estate podcast, Straight Up Chicago Investor. Through the podcast, we engage in candid conversations with investors, operators, lenders, and industry professionals, sharing real data, lessons learned, and market insights. That platform reflects how we approach property management itself: informed, straightforward, and grounded in experience. Doing it for over 5 years definitely helps us stay in the know on all things Chicago real estate!
Being one of only two Chicago-area firms recognized nationally reinforces something our clients already know. Chicago is not a one-size-fits-all market. Neighborhood-level knowledge, operational scale, and the ability to adapt across jurisdictions are essential. Our broader coverage area and specialized expertise allow us to support owners as their portfolios grow, shift, or become more complex over time.
For current clients, this recognition belongs to you as much as it does to us. Your trust challenges us to maintain high standards and continuously improve our systems. For prospective clients, the Top 100 designation offers independent confirmation that GC Realty & Development operates at a level recognized alongside leading firms across the country.
While we are proud of this achievement, we also remain grounded in the understanding that strong property management is measured daily: in tenant satisfaction, preventative maintenance, transparent reporting, and consistent financial performance. Awards open doors, but results sustain relationships.
If you are a property owner in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs and are actively managing rentals, or considering doing so, this moment presents a valuable opportunity. Market conditions continue to evolve, and understanding your property’s true rental potential is more important than ever. GC Realty & Development offers a free rental analysis tool designed to provide realistic, data-driven insights into what your property can achieve in today’s competitive market.
We also welcome the opportunity to speak directly. A consultation call allows us to understand your goals, evaluate yourassetst, and determine whether our comprehensive management approach aligns with your needs. Whether you own a single multi-family building, a mixed-use property, or a growing portfolio across multiple counties, our team is prepared to help you navigate the next phase with clarity and confidence.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve Chicago’s property owners with professionalism, accountability, and the market expertise that earned this national recognition.
Schedule a consultation or start your free rental analysis today, and discover what your property can achieve with GC Realty & Development.
Partner / Co-Host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast
