My name is Mark Ainley. I am a Chicago property manager, real estate investor, and co-host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. Every week, I talk with landlords across the city and suburbs about challenges that usually come down to the same theme: “I did not know the village required that.”In 2025, rental licensing is one of those topics that can quietly make or break your deal as a landlord. It affects your timeline, your ca
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