How To Prepare for Leasing Season To Maximize Profit
By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Whether you are a property management company or renting your own investment, you know about leasing season. Typically, the months between May and September are considered high “Rental Season” for residential units in the Chicagoland area. According to The Rental Hous...
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If you are in the process of selling your home, every opportunity to make a sale should be taken seriously. It is very important to glam up your property. Ensuring that it looks as good as possible for potential buyers should be your primary goal. Some sellers underestimate the i...
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Everything You Need to Know About Property Management in Chicago
By Jason Marcordes Monday, April 4, 2022
A property management company could be one of your greatest assets if you hire the right one. This selection is important because the company you hire will make decisions about your property on your behalf. From tenant screenings to collecting rent and managing mai...
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Things to Consider Before Deciding to Self-Manage Your Chicago Rental Property
By Jason Marcordes Thursday, March 10, 2022
Rental properties can provide a great source of steady, passive income for Chicago investors. However, before you invest, you’ll have to decide whether to self-manage your Chicago rental property or work with a property management company. This article looks at so...
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Passive Real Estate: 5 Common Mistakes Investors Make When Starting Out
By Jason Marcordes Friday, February 25, 2022
People often underestimate the risks and potential hazards of real estate investments, especially when they’re just getting started with passive investing. Before you spend a dime, you should familiarize yourself with the real estate market and the world of real e...
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The First Thing You Should do When Moving into a New Home
By Jason Marcordes Friday, February 18, 2022
After the stressful endeavor of buying a house, the exciting part comes next: moving in. If you are organized and plan before doing so, there is no reason why this last stage should be exhausting, stressful or overwhelming. Take it day by day. We highly recommend you do a c...
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Do a little research on real estate investing, and you’ll likely come across the term “turnkey real estate.” Advocates of turnkey real estate brag that it’s among the easiest ways to earn income from a rental property. But does that mean turnkey real estat...
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Buying a home requires a substantial amount of savings for the process. Buyers tend to forget that they should not only focus on saving for the initial deposit, there are also closing costs included and even some repairs that need to be done before moving in. As a prope...
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SELLING A TENANT-OCCUPIED PROPERTY WITH A FIXED-LEASE
By Jason Marcordes Friday, January 14, 2022
Before putting your tenant-occupied property on the market, it is important to understand the type of lease agreement you have with them. This will determine your legal options for selling. If you decide to list your home on the market before your tenant’s lease is up,...
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Selling Your Rental Property With a Month-to-Month Lease
By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, January 5, 2022
As we have previously mentioned, rental properties in Chicago are great investments. Investors will constantly receive rent from tenants and when they are ready to sell, appreciation will increase the property’s value. When this point is reached owners can:1. Wait...
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