Navigating Tenant Turnovers: Minimizing Costs and Vacancy Periods
By Jason Marcordes Monday, November 4, 2024
What is the number one killer of cash-flow in real estate investments? Assuming you got the tenant screening right - tenant turnover is going to have the biggest impact on your bottom line. It always surprises me that most people don’t know this, nor do they seem to u...
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A Significant Change for Rental Property Owners: How Chicago's New Anti-Gentrification Ordinance Wil...
By Jason Marcordes Friday, October 25, 2024
What is the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance in Chicago?The Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance, effective October 9, 2024, aims to preserve and even expand areas of affordable housing and limit gentrification in areas surrounding the 606 Trail. It expands ...
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The Biggest Legal Mistakes Chicago Property Owners Make Without Professional Property Management
By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Owning rental property in Chicago and its suburbs can be a rewarding investment with great returns, but it also comes with legal responsibilities that can quickly become overwhelming. Without professional property management or taking the time to learn the many legal aspects...
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Top Day-to-Day Tenant Complaints and How Property Managers Resolve Them: A Landlord’s Guide
By Jason Marcordes Friday, October 18, 2024
Managing rental properties comes with its share of day-to-day complaints from tenants. After being in the industry so long, we’ve heard a lot of requests and complaints from tenants. There are some of these that we get much more frequently than others and are important for ...
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How to Strategically Budget for Property Management Services: For Your Chicago Rental
By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, October 15, 2024
At the end of the day, your goal as a real estate investor is to make money! Right?!? Over the years I’ve talked to many investors that end up not making what they intend, nothing at all, or even losing money on their properties. Before you jump into a relationship with a p...
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Hidden Costs in Property Management Contracts What to Watch For
By Jason Marcordes Monday, September 30, 2024
There really is no standard for what’s charged for or what could be charged for when it comes to property management fees. And while I’m a true believer in you get what you pay for, I also want to know what I’m paying for on the front end. We’ve reviewed m...
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Managing Your Rental Property: Being a Landlord is Easy, Right?
By Jason Marcordes Monday, September 9, 2024
Being a landlord is just about collecting rent checks and living the easy life right? After spending 13+ years in the business I can tell you there are a lot of factors that many people don’t consider when they start managing their own rental. After an eviction we had a ten...
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Navigating Legal Disputes in Property Management: What Chicago Landlords Need to Know
By Jason Marcordes Monday, August 26, 2024
After working for various management companies and opening my own, I have seen a lot in the world of tenant placement and legal disputes. Despite any of our best efforts and various tenant screening techniques methods, not every tenant placement will be perfect, and even your bes...
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Standard Property Management Fees: What Are You Paying For in Chicago?
By Jason Marcordes Monday, August 19, 2024
There is more to the price of hiring a property manager than just the fixed monthly fee. I previously answered a question that we hear all of the time “How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Property Manager in Chicago?,” but I want to get more specific about the fees t...
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Local vs. National Property Managers: Pros and Cons for Investors in Chicago and Beyond
By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, July 24, 2024
This blog was designed to share my knowledge of when it might be best to use a local or national property manager. Everyone has different goals with their property and portfolio so you want to make sure you are finding the best fit for your interests. When it comes to...
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