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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...

Fall Property Management Preparation Tips When it comes to managing a Chicago condo, there are many aspects you may not think of. From preparing for new tenants to preparing your property for the fall and winter, the day-to-day can be overwhelming. Property management is more than just collecting rent and changing air filters. If you’re new to an investment property or you’re needing a refresher, here are some of the things you should do to help ensure your condo is ready for the fall and winter seasons. HVAC Filters These filters should be changed at least once a year. These...

Are You Struggling to Manage Your Apartment Rental? Being a property owner is an exciting adventure. Being an investment property owner can be both exciting and quite overwhelming. When you’re first getting started with rental property, you may feel as you don’t need to hire a property management company. You probably feel like you can do that part on your own. After all, why spend money if you don’t have to? However, most investment property owners soon find out that managing a Chicago apartment rental is not as easy as it might seem to start with. You have to constantly...