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5 Tips For Chicago Property Managers Owning and managing a property can be a great experience. However, it can also be overwhelming when you truly boil down everything that is needed. As a Chicago property manager, there are a few things to keep in mind to help you avoid costly fees or trouble down the road. These five tips below will help you manage your condo safely and protect yourself during the process. Document Everything It is highly important in this day and age that you document each interaction you have with a tenant. This protects you and the tenant should...

How to Use Online Rental Listings to Attract Quality Tenants As a rental property owner, you want to keep your properties filled with tenants. At this time, the coronavirus pandemic is still an issue, so it makes it difficult for property owners to have an open house for listings or to provide other types of physical promotion. Online rental listings have started to take over the industry for the past few years and are very relative today. With a quality online rental listing, you can easily attract renters during the pandemic and keep your properties full. But how do you use...

Renting During a Pandemic While you had big dreams for your rental investments, you may find yourself dealing with a unique situation on your hands. Many owners are finding that the COVID 19 pandemic has made rentals difficult. That’s why it’s important to take stock of your current situation and consider hiring a Chicago property manager. Here at Connected Management, we provide a wide range of services to help you stay on top of your rental properties. We work directly with small to medium apartment or condo complexes to help you stay on top. While most thought this would be over...

Update Your Rental Properties In 2021 When it comes to managing your Chicago rental properties, there comes a time you’ll need to do some updating. This not only helps to draw in more tenants, but it also helps to increase the property value. There are some great ideas for upgrading your properties in 2021. As a Chicago property manager, you want to keep these ideas in mind for your rental units. Fresh Paint One of the easiest and budge-friendly upgrade options you can do include adding a fresh coat of paint to all of the units. You can update the colors...

How to Take the Best Pictures of Your Chicago Condominium Pictures are the number one thing prospective tenants look for as soon as they discover your property. They immediately want to see what the space looks like, and if it is decent and clean. Pictures are also the number one thing you as a Chicago property manager want to focus on when you are advertising your property and any available units. Below are some tips for how to ensure your photos are top notch and will surely attract more tenants! Use a good camera or a professional! You do not have...