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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

I have always personally viewed Rent Control as being something that is a major issue for both Realtors and investors. I was proven wrong in the Spring of 2019 when I met with Gideon Blustein, Director of Member Outreach for IAR ... read more >>