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6 Must-Ask Questions Before Hiring a Property Manager When it comes to hiring a property manager in Chicago, it is essential to hire a company that is experienced and knowledgeable, offering you everything needed to ensure rental success. When you are on the hunt for a property manager, there are key questions you can ask to find out more about what the company or individual can offer you. Jot the questions below down and use them as your guide to find the best property manager for your rental property business. #1. How Long Have You Been in Business? To begin,...

Advantages of Working with a Property Management Company As a small to mid-size condo owner in Chicago, the everyday tasks of management can be taxing. You may be under the impression that you can do it all on your own. While that is possible, it is not always the best option to take. There are many advantages to allowing an experienced property management team in Chicago to take over those daily tasks for you. Below you’ll see some of the many advantages of working with a company such as Connected Management. Through experience and skill, they have built a team...

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...

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...

Top Five Misconceptions About Property Management Companies If you’re an investment property owner, you know the time and effort it takes to manage your property. If you have more than one property, you can double or triple that time it takes to ensure all your tenants and properties are taken care of. Many investment owners consider hiring a property manager in Chicago to assist them but are overtaken by the common misconceptions out there. Property management in Chicago is a great way to help you maintain your initial investment while also building your portfolio. Check out these common myths believed...