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5 Things You Need to Know About Property Management You Might Have Missed As a new rental property owner, you will soon discover that Chicago property management is hard. From finding tenants to ensuring your property stays in quality condition, there are daily steps that need to be taken. Over time, you begin to find out that you missed a few things when considering managing your property on your own, such as how hard it can be to evict someone as well as finding maintenance help. Overall, the best option for your rental property is to have a team of management...

Prepare Your Chicago Condo for the Fall! Living in Chicago brings its own personal enjoyment throughout the year. However, one thing it is sure to bring is cold fall and winter temperatures. When you live in a Chicago condo association, you want to take every advantage you can to help reduce the cold temperatures coming in your home. There are several projects you can take care of during the next few weeks to help you make sure you’re ready for fall and winter to arrive. While fall officially arrived in September, you can still make sure you’re prepared with these tips...

5 Tips You Should Keep in Mind Before Buying Investment Property Investment property in the Chicago area is a great way to grow your portfolio while offering a much-needed service to the community. You can purchase a Chicago condo as part of your investments and improve the area around you. However, before you go out and buy property, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Property management in Chicago means more than just owning a property and walking away. Here are five things you should know before you buy an investment property. You Need to Be Accessible...

How to Stay Connected to Residents While Social Distancing As a condo association board member, you must stay in contact with your residents to be successful. With the recent outbreak of Covid-19, you may be wondering how to stay connected to your residents while social distancing. It is recommended that everyone self-isolate to help slow the spread of the virus. So, how do you handle owner-issues during this time? What can you do differently to protect yourself as well as your residents? Below are a few tips to help you stay connected. Connect Via Social Media One way you can stay...

5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Property Manager Some of you may be looking for a property manager and you’re not sure what to ask the company you are considering. Some of you may already have a list a mile long of what you’re going to ask your potential Chicago property management company. However, consider adding these five questions to your list as well. These are a few ways to help you get to know more of what to expect when it comes to hiring someone to take care of your rental investment. How many other rentals do you currently...