Chicago Property Management Blog

Right now we’re sharing our thoughts with you on what you should be looking for when shopping around for a real estate property management company. While there are many criteria to consider, we’re zeroing in on five of the most important things you need to screen for.Keeping Your Property OccupiedOne of the main functions of a property manager is to lease your property and maintain a paying tenant. A Chicagoland property man...

Before you set rent for your property, it's not uncommon to perform a rental analysis to ensure you're setting the right price. If you've never heard of a rental analysis as a property manager, you might be wondering what you can learn from conducting one.We've created a list of things you'll learn and even more information about where to find resources to improve your property management skills. Read on now and get ...

We're hiring an experienced property manager to join our team. This position has the potential to shift your career into overdrive, so if you're the kind of person who thrives in fast-paced environments and never wants to settle in their career, you might be just what we're looking for! Here's what we have to offer...The benefits of working at GC Realty & Development, LLCWe offer a competitive salary, paid holidays a...

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of being a landlord? From selecting tenants to ensuring rent is paid on time, rental property investing can be a stressful but lucrative opportunity. There is good news! With an experienced property manager in the Chicago area, not only will you have more time to focus on other endeavors, but you can enjoy financial freedom. Continue reading to learn more. Your Propert...

I read an article online written by a Realtor in which she described how her business was taken to the next level after reading the book, Ninja Selling, by Larry Kendall. In just under a few months, she had gained new clientele through applying the strategies explained in the book.Less than a month later, I stumbled upon a Podcast that described a similar success story, the author having read this same book as well. I brushed off these ...

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Investing in DuPage CountyAn earlier video we talked about investing in DuPage County and how it's tough to really go wrong, having investment there. And I want to dive in a little deeper into certain things I like about DuPage County or certain areas, more specifically. You have a lot of very expensive towns that almost make investing not realistic. The numbers don't work, but there's a lot of towns that surround those citi...

To make your life easier, we've put together a list of the requirements for bedrooms and other rooms in units occupied by Section 8 tenants.There is a lot more required to be approved, however, these are some requirements that you need to consider when looking for or rehabbing properties.  Please click on the link at the bottom of this email which will take you directly to a Section 8 inspection checklist. Section 8 Bedroo...

The statistics about how Americans save for retirement are startling. According to one study, the average American of retirement age has an annual income of $38,000.If you want to live on more than that when you retire, you’ll have to either save more of your income or start generating a steady source of secondary income. Many people fund their retirement by investing in the world of rental leasing. Leasing out a rental prope...

In and around Chicago, village restrictions play a larger role in the investor’s life cycle when it comes to owning real estate. Below are just a few items you should be aware of as a landlord:Point Of Sale Inspection - A Point Of Sale Inspection (POS) is an inspection the village requires before a seller of a property finalizes a sale on that property. Per a village ordinance, the village will inspect the property to be sure...