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Characteristics to Avoid in Condo Management Companies For most board members, it is essential to hire a property management company to maintain your condominium association. In the beginning, a board may try to go it alone, but over time, you quickly realize the demand is too much for self-management. By hiring a Chicago condo manager, you have a team that assists in the day to day operations of your community. When searching for a property management company, there are certain things you want to avoid. Reach the tips below to see what to watch out for when interviewing property management groups....

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...

Misconceptions About Chicago Property Management When it comes to taking care of your investment property, you may feel you have to do it all yourself. This is not true! Running your property management by yourself can be very overwhelming. There are repairs that come at all hours of the night, rental fee collection, eviction of tenants, finding quality tenants, and more. Taking care of all that yourself can seem like a never-ending task. Chicago property management can help alleviate that stress and the hassle. There are many misconceptions about hiring a Chicago property manager. Take some time to go over these...

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 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...