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The Ultimate Guide: How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Property Manager in Chicago?

By Jason Marcordes Friday, January 19, 2024

Owning rental properties can be a lucrative investment, but managing these assets can be time-consuming and challenging. Understanding how much it costs to hire a property manager is crucial to making informed decisions when hiring one. In this ultimate guide, we dive into the di...

What are the Benefits of Hiring a Property Management Company?

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Are you a busy landlord struggling to manage your rental properties? Do you find yourself constantly dealing with tenant issues, maintenance requests, and legal paperwork? If so, you're not alone. Many property owners find that hiring a property manager can be a lifesaver.In ...

Comparing the Titans of the Property Management Software Space: Appfolio, Buildium, & Propertyware

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Why is Using a Property Management Software Important? In today's fast-paced digital age, the property management industry has seen a significant transformation, particularly in how property owners manage their rental portfolios. Gone are the days when landlords relied solely...

6 Key Steps to Landing a Job as a Property Manager

By Jason Marcordes Monday, August 21, 2023

Are you interested in becoming a property manager or getting involved in the property management industry? If you're looking to get into real estate and want to get paid to learn on the job, becoming a property manager may be a great fit for you. Property managers handle the ...

How To Buy A Rental Property With No Money Down

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Hi everyone, welcome back! Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management. Are you trying to buy your first rental property? Or maybe you already have a few rental properties but you're strapped for cash and you're trying to figure out how to afford your next rent...

Top 6 Tips to Properly Screen Tenants

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, April 18, 2023

After buying the right rental property in the right location properly, screening potential tenants is by far the most important thing you can do to ensure that your rental property is a success. This can absolutely make or break your investment, so you definitely don't want t...

Top 5 Tips To Rent Your Property Fast!

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Hi everyone, Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management. Are you trying to rent your vacant rental property? It’s not always as simple as it seems. There’s a lot of competition out there so here’s a list of my top 5 tips to get a leg up on that compe...

Housing Bubble Burst!? What To Do If You Can’t Sell Your Home!

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, January 17, 2023

What is going on with the housing market?US home prices have seen a rise of almost 40% in two years. Last year, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said that the US housing market was overheated and needed a “reset.” In order to accomplish this, the Fed has been aggressively r...

Coffee & Real Estate

By Jason Marcordes Friday, January 13, 2023

IntroductionWe, at Landmark Property Management, offer full service commercial and residential property management for real estate investors looking to scale their portfolios. We’ve been in business for about 4 and a half years and have grown from 0 to almost 400 rental uni...

How Do I Turn My Home Into A Rental Property?

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 29, 2022

If it’s not a great time in the real estate market to sell your home or you’re just looking to kick off your real estate investing career, turning your home into a rental property may be a great option for you. It’s relatively simple, but there are quite a few t...