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Blog Post Service Animals And Assistance Animals

Service Animals And Assistance Animals

By Mark Ainley Saturday, August 20, 2022
In recognition of the growing use of service and assistance animals, our Property Management Team is trained on the topic of service and assistance animal laws according to Federally regulated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Guidelines. We are pleased to share a...
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Blog Post Property Marketing: How to Find and Keep Great Tenants in Your Rental

Property Marketing: How to Find and Keep Great Tenants in Your Rental

By Mark Ainley Thursday, August 18, 2022
According to BankRate.com, real estate remains the most popular long-term investment. Roughly 28% of Americans claim that this is their preferred investment. Many property investors become landlords because it helps them pay off their investments. However, there are requirem...
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Blog Post Is your Property Manager doing all they can to help you fill your vacancy?

Is your Property Manager doing all they can to help you fill your vacancy?

By Mark Ainley Thursday, August 11, 2022
Hi my name Mark Ainley from GC Realty and Development. I am an investor, but also founding partner of this property management company.I want to talk to you about a leasing.I hate having empty houses ever.There's so much stuff that you would obviously lose in your money. You&...
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Blog Post Is GC Realty the right Property Management company for you?

Is GC Realty the right Property Management company for you?

By Mark Ainley Friday, August 5, 2022
We're not the right Property Management company for everyone.We have many inquiries about our property management services each day from people who want to learn more about them.As it turns out,  we aren't good fits for most - a large majority, in fact - of these inq...
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Blog Post 4 Signs You Need to Hire a Property Management Company

4 Signs You Need to Hire a Property Management Company

By Mark Ainley Thursday, August 4, 2022
In 2021, all-cash property purchases accounted for 30.4% of sales in the US. This is a 6-year high and shows there are many investors adding to their portfolios or starting them right now. If you're one of these new property investors, are you finding that it's taking up ...
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Blog Post Is the Housing Market Crash Upon Us? Reasons to Be Concerned About the Real Estate Market

Is the Housing Market Crash Upon Us? Reasons to Be Concerned About the Real Estate Market

By Mark Ainley Friday, July 29, 2022
The housing market crash that sent the world’s economy into the Great Recession in 2008 was partly caused by mortgage lenders who encouraged people to take out loans they couldn’t afford in order to purchase real estate they couldn’t realistically hope to afford...
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Blog Post Landscaping for a Rental Property: Beautiful Low-Maintenance Solutions

Landscaping for a Rental Property: Beautiful Low-Maintenance Solutions

By Mark Ainley Thursday, July 21, 2022
You've saved and looked and now you own a great rental property to strengthen your financial portfolio. The house is clean, the appliances are in, and you're ready to start on the landscape. Before you spend thousands of dollars on a brand-new landscape, remember tha...
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Blog Post Tips for Managing Maintenance in Your Rental Property – Chicago Property Management

Tips for Managing Maintenance in Your Rental Property – Chicago Property Management

By Mark Ainley Thursday, July 21, 2022
If you're managing your own investment or looking for a property manager, keep in mind that maintenance problems will arise at some point. How you handle those issues can have a large impact on your bottom line. Proactive maintenance is crucial to keeping your tenants happy, ...
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Blog Post What to Consider When Renting Your Property

What to Consider When Renting Your Property

By Mark Ainley Friday, July 15, 2022
One of the first questions clients ask is, “How much should I rent my Chicagoland property for?” It’s a great question! There are many factors that go into determining the rental market value of your home.Comparable Market AnalysisFirst, we look at the comparabl...
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Blog Post Eviction Process in Illinois: Understanding Your Legal Options

Eviction Process in Illinois: Understanding Your Legal Options

By Mark Ainley Thursday, July 7, 2022
If you are reading this, chances are you are "one in four landlords who've lost rental income because of the pandemic." We get that you have backed up mortgage payments and property taxes. But rushing the eviction process in Illinois can lead to you being sued....
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