Chicago Property Management Blog

How GC Realty & Development Began Managing Properties on The South Side Of Chicago

Mark Ainley - Monday, December 14, 2020

As a Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage firm, we weren’t always in the business of managing properties on the South Side of Chicago, or even the southern suburbs. Our initial intention up until 2009 was to n... read more >>

It's Crunch Time If You Are a Cook County Landlord

Mark Ainley - Wednesday, December 9, 2020

If you have been following GC Realty & Development, LLC or the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, you are aware of the impact the proposed Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) in Cook County will have on current and... read more >>

9 Steps for Landlord Success in the HVC Program

Mark Ainley - Monday, November 30, 2020

Mobility Areas and Community AreasThe Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is currently seeking to expand its program outside areas of poverty of minority concentration called Mobility Areas. These areas are defined as Community Areas ... read more >>

A Quick Guide To Understand The Chicago Housing Authority Mobility Program

Mark Ainley - Tuesday, November 24, 2020

How was the Chicago Housing Authority born?The CHA first introduced the voucher mobility program in the 1990s, following the completion of the original Gautreaux Assisted Housing Program, which was administered by a private fair h... read more >>

What is the Proposed Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance-RTLO

Mark Ainley - Friday, November 20, 2020

As a Property Management Firm and also real estate investors ourselves, we are keeping a close eye on the proposed Cook County RLTO ordinance that would apply to all portions of Cook County. The only exemptions to this new ordina... read more >>

4 Advantages of Renting to Section 8 Tenants

Mark Ainley - Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Whether you are a brand new Landlord seeking tenants to occupy your very first investment property, or an experienced investor with an extensive portfolio to rent out, chances are you’ve considered renting to Section 8 tena... read more >>

Real Estate Revealed - 3 Reason Why Now Is A Great Time to Buy an Investment Property

Mark Ainley - Wednesday, November 4, 2020

For those of you that desire to become a real estate investor here in Chicago I wanted to share with you the reasons why there is no better time than now. On today’s show we discussed the reasons why it now makes sense to i... read more >>

Watch Out For Property Taxes in Cook County!

Mark Ainley - Monday, November 2, 2020

In February each year, the Cook County Treasurer releases new tax rates to the public, which are then used to determine the tax bill. Often the numbers are a mystery, but property owners should know what these numbers mean and ho... read more >>

Looking Ahead: What Re-Opening of Eviction Courts Looks Like

Mark Ainley - Wednesday, October 28, 2020

I wanted to take a moment to provide an update as to the current status of the Rental Eviction Moratorium, here in Chicago, and the surrounding suburbs. As of the day of this posting, this is the most up to date information that i... read more >>

Top 10 Section 8 HQS Inspection Fail Items

Mark Ainley - Friday, October 23, 2020

What is the goal of the Housing Choice Voucher?The goal of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is to provide “decent, safe, and sanitary” housing at an affordable cost for low-income families. The Housing Quality ... read more >>

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Chicago Property Management Blog

How GC Realty & Development Began Managing Properties on The South Side Of Chicago

It's Crunch Time If You Are a Cook County Landlord

9 Steps for Landlord Success in the HVC Program

A Quick Guide To Understand The Chicago Housing Authority Mobility Program

What is the Proposed Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance-RTLO

4 Advantages of Renting to Section 8 Tenants

Real Estate Revealed - 3 Reason Why Now Is A Great Time to Buy an Investment Property

Watch Out For Property Taxes in Cook County!

Looking Ahead: What Re-Opening of Eviction Courts Looks Like

Top 10 Section 8 HQS Inspection Fail Items

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