Chicago Property Management Blog

Property managers play an integral role in helping landlords maximize the value of their investment properties. The key to becoming a successful property manager is to have a comprehensive knowledge of the industry, proper planning and implementation, and a relentless commitment to your craft. Property management is a competitive field an...

mperatures are getting lower, mornings are getting colder and we can feel how winter is just around the corner. As a property management company in the Greater Chicago Area, we know how difficult winters can be not only for tenants, but also for owners. As many Chicagoans have noticed, winter is here. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

As the temperature slowly decreases, and we start feeling the cold, we know winter is here. As much as we love winter and the snow, we know the city has seen some very cold and snowy winters throughout the years. So far in history, the snowiest winter recorded was the winter of 1978-1979 with 89.7 inches of snow falling. Last year, T...

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 things you want to consider beforehand. Today, I’m goin...

Most of the time we get calls from prospective landlord clients, they’ve run into issues with their tenants or rental properties. When life is good, property management can almost seem easy. But as soon as things get complicated, our phone starts ringing. One of the most common calls we get is about tenants that are not paying rent....

If you talk to experienced real estate investors, they will tell you that property management is one of the most beneficial yet toughest areas to master. Today, we’re discussing my top 7 tips for effectively managing rental properties.Whether you’re looking to buy your first rental property or start a property management compa...

Hi everyone! Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management and today we’re discussing why you should never hold your rental property in your own name. One quick note here,  I want to point out the distinction between buying and holding. When I first got started, I was buying rental properties in my personal name which ...

As a rental property owner, it will be your responsibility to pay for the normal wear and tear that occurs during a tenant’s occupancy. These are the minor damages caused by everyday living that will occur in any home. Any damage above and beyond normal wear and tear is the tenant's responsibility. To help you know the diff...

As a rental property owner, you have to take care of your property for the sake of your tenants. Additionally, keeping your property in good condition through preventative maintenance will help you protect your investment. Your property will last longer, look better, rent quicker, stay occupied longer, and you’ll spend less mon...

Hi everyone! Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management and today we’re discussing the top 10 lease clauses you MUST have in your lease. These are all things we’ve learned the hard way from managing thousands of units over the last decade. This is a high level overview but if you want the actual lease language stic...