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Why is a Property Manager crucial in Chicago?

Mark Ainley - Monday, April 24, 2023

A property manager is crucial in Chicago for several reasons:

  1. Local market knowledge: A property manager in Chicago has in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including rental rates, vacancy rates, and property values. This can help property owners make informed decisions about their investments and maximize their returns.
  2. Tenant screening and selection: A property manager can help property owners find and select high-quality tenants for their properties. This includes conducting background checks, verifying employment and income, and screening for previous evictions or other red flags.
  3. Lease agreement management: A property manager can help property owners draft and manage lease agreements, ensuring that all terms and conditions are clearly defined and legally binding.
  4. Rent collection and accounting: A property manager can handle rent collection and accounting, ensuring that rent payments are made on time and that all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
  5. Maintenance and repairs: A property manager can coordinate maintenance and repairs for properties, ensuring that all necessary repairs are made promptly and that the property is well-maintained.
  6. Tenant relations: A property manager can handle tenant relations, addressing tenant complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner. This can help improve tenant satisfaction and retention, ultimately benefiting property owners.
  7. Legal compliance: A property manager can ensure that properties are in compliance with all relevant local and state laws and regulations, including building codes, zoning ordinances, and fair housing laws.

Overall, a property manager in Chicago can help property owners effectively manage their properties, maximize their returns, and avoid potential legal and financial pitfalls. The property manager's local market knowledge, tenant screening and selection, lease agreement management, rent collection and accounting, maintenance and repairs, tenant relations, and legal compliance are crucial for a successful real estate investment in Chicago.

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Mark Ainley
Investor, Managing Broker, and Property Manager
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased...
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased over 4,000 properties, featured on CNBC’s TV show The Deed, co-host on Chicago's AM560 Real Estate Revealed Radio Show, and invited to speak & sit on panels at numerous investment summits across the country. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to be a guest on over 30 top podcast platforms. GC Realty & Development, LLC, currently manages over 1,200 investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area. In 2019, 2020, 2020 and 2022, GCR&D was featured on the Inc. Magazine list of top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. I take great pride in providing valued feedback to beginners and less experienced entrepreneurs on what steps not to take or what steps to take sooner in growing a younger business.
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