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JANUARY 23, 2025

Many property managers distinguish that they need to work straightaway when a resident calls with an emergency maintenance request. But which maintenance requests are emergencies, necessitating immediate attention, and which can wait a little longer? This is one of the toughest scenarios that property owners face since some problems, even those that cause irritation or discomfort, are not true emergencies.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

The demand for eco-friendly living in on the rise as the renter demographic in the U.S. begins to shift toward younger generation. This movement gives rental property owners and managers an exclusive chance to embrace sustainable practices that can enhance the surroundings – and your bottom line. Minimizing the environmental impact of your rental property gets the attention of more than just conscientious renters.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

As a rental property owner, you are already familiar that renter retention is one of the critical elements to long-term success. Not only do high turnover rates increase costs, but they can also obstruct the stability of your investment property in other aspects. Because of this, resident retention should be a key priority for landlords and rental property owners alike.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Fair housing laws promote equality, prevent discrimination in housing, and aim to ensure that everyone has the right to a safe and comfortable home. Nonetheless, it can occasionally complicated for rental property managers and owners to understand and abide by these requirements. Fair housing rules have a straightforward ambition, but putting them into effect can be a little more complicated.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The swift change in the rental property management industry is no surprise. New advanced technologies, fluctuating renter demographics, and unstable market dynamics are part of what is driving this development. All of these factors, taken together, have lastingly altered the property management landscape. As a professional in the industry, staying ahead of the trends is imperative.

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JULY 21, 2014

The Fair Housing Act: A Brief History Amidst substantial discrimination in America during the 1960’s, one issue that became prominent during the decade was housing. Many landlords refused to lease to residents based on a number of personal characteristics and traits, chiefly race and religion, though many other factors played a role in property owners refusing to rent to certain people.

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

5 Ways to Help Prevent a House Fire Aug 16, 2012 By SFLearn State Farm Employee House fires are the number-one disaster threat to homeowners. Between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires occur each year in the United States. Unlike natural disasters such as tornadoes and floods, house fires are often preventable. But how can you prevent a house fire? Observe National Fire Prevention Week this year by taking these fire-prevention steps to help keep your home and your family safe.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2015

10/17/2012 by Ami SEATTLE (July 30, 2012) – Successful investment in rental properties often depends on keeping vacancy rates low, both by minimizing tenant turnover and by quickly re-renting properties when tenants do depart. According to a recent survey conducted by All Property Management , the largest network of property management companies on the internet, professional property managers can help investors substantially on both counts.

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APRIL 21, 2015

Common Rental Maintenance Issues for Tenant Occupied Properties As a landlord, there are some problems that you will encounter more often than others. Here’s a quick look at these common rental maintenance issues, and some quick solutions to help you address them before they get worse. Problem 1: Clogged drains Clogged drains are among the most frequent recurring nuisances that landlords have to deal with.

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MAY 3, 2015

6 reasons to hire a Chicago property manager You’ve decided to diversify your investment portfolio by purchasing a two flat in Irving Park, a couple of condos in Naperville, or a vacation home on the North Shore. Perhaps you had briefly considered hiring a Chicago property manager, but decided you were ready to take on all the challenges of being a landlord and reap the rewards.

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JUNE 2, 2015

Is a professional property manager the right choice for your rental property? Professional property management can make owning (and profiting from!) rental properties a hassle-free experience for you. The decision to use a professional property management company involves weighing the pros and cons. When you choose the right professional property managers, you can trust that experts are handling your properties and tenants.

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APRIL 22, 2016

How to Attract Great Tenants How to Attract Great Tenants Every landlord who has made the leap to invest in rental property has a picture in mind of their ideal tenant, and can’t wait to see that excellent tenant living in their property as soon as possible, making regular rent payments and treating their property with care. Finding great tenants is the first step to ensuring that your rental will be a great investment for you, but the best tenants won’t just appear.

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APRIL 28, 2016

Adding Amenities and Updating Finishes and Fixtures Can Lead to Higher Rent! Many landlords think about doing work on their rental property simply as maintenance – they want to maintain the property they have and keep everything in good working order. Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with that. However, these landlords may be missing out on easy ways they can add value to their rental property.

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MAY 6, 2016

The Chicago rental market is booming right now. Demand for rentals has never been higher, Chicago area rents are on the way up, and the time to invest in Chicago properties has never been better. Find profitable rental property, and you will have an excellent investment that will be profitable for years to come. However, choosing your investment property can be tricky.

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MAY 20, 2016

Allowing Pets: Landlords Who Allow Pets Are Likely to See 20-30% More in Rent Than Those Who Do Not Chicago, IL – Chicago landlords and investment property owners may be overlooking a way to increase their profitability by not adding pet-friendly units to their investment portfolios: allowing pets. A nationwide study conducted by FIREPAW, a non-profit organization dedicated to handling animal welfare services, found that property managers who allow animals in their rental properties are seeing

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MAY 26, 2016

Safely Enjoy Your Outdoor Barbeque Grilling Safety Tips for Tenants The weather is heating up and Memorial Day is right around the corner. It’s time to gather around the grill! When you’re renting, you need to pay special attention to grill safety and to the rules about grilling in your lease agreement to ensure that good times will be had by all.

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JUNE 3, 2016

Is Your Rental Property Rent Ready? By purchasing your first rental property, you have entered a world of possibilities; but rental property ownership also comes with its share of hardships. Do you know what it takes to have the home rent ready? Real Property Management Chicago Group has laid out a few basic steps to help ensure that you can get your rental property rent ready.

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JULY 1, 2016

Should you Rent or Buy? Is Rent Money Really Wasted Money? Ask just about anyone who rents, and they’ll tell you that they can’t wait for the day they can stop throwing their money away on monthly rent and just buy a home. However, is there any truth to the assumption that renting is just a waste of money? Are renters really making a poor financial decision?

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Fall maintenance is a very important part of managing your rental property. As the weather gets colder, it’s time to think about how your rental property will weather the changing seasons. At Real Property Management Chicago Group, we have seen firsthand how important fall maintenance is to make sure your property is ready for the cold. Making sure your property is ready for colder weather is crucial to prevent many maintenance issues that can arise.

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

Make Small Rentals Look Larger Is your rental property on the small side? It can be a challenge to attract renters to a property that is lacking in square footage. Many landlords view this obstacle as something they can’t do much about, especially if the property in question is an apartment or condo. You may not be able to actually make it bigger, but you can make changes to give potential renters the impression of a larger space, which can be the key to getting a signed lease.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Get Ready to Apply! You’ve made a big decision: it’s time to move to Chicago! You might have already taken the details of moving into consideration. Maybe you’ve even found the perfect apartment, condo, duplex or rental home. But are you ready to quickly apply and beat the competition to land that perfect place before someone else does?

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

As an Arlington Heights renter, you may be wondering how to decorate your home for the holidays. Thank goodness, there are numerous superb but easy methods to put together renter-friendly Christmas décor. By following just a few, simple, worry-free points, you can make your rental home a jolly place that is ready to celebrate the holidays with those you care about most.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

Is there any unpleasant smell coming from your dishwasher? Experiencing this kind of problem only means that your dishwasher needs to be cleaned. Regular cleaning and maintenance is the only way for your appliances to serve you well into the future. Most especially true for dishwashers as they are exposed to food particles all the time. If there is a smelly dishwasher in your Chicago rental, read on and find out how to clean and keep it that way.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The popularity of short-term rentals has mushroomed at a rapid pace over the last few years. As an Evanston rental property owner, you might be thinking about buying or converting one of your properties to a short-term rental. Before you do, it would be a good idea first to look at both the pros and cons of owning a short-term rental property. Though short-term rentals are a good fit for some, other investors may find that the amount of work involved isn’t worth it.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

When the weather starts to dip, your first reaction would be to stay inside Glenview for the winter. But even when it’s cold, there are many good reasons to go outside. Studies have shown that too much time spent indoors can put mental and physical strains on your health. So, if you are sheltering in place, make it a point to get fresh air and sunlight every day.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Pet owners will agree that having pets will require additional planning and preparation. Like for example, moving to a new Northbrook rental home. Regardless of where you relocate, moving can be very stressful for your pet. Making sure that your pet transitions well to a new home mean that you plan for it ahead of time. Here a few ways you can help your pet transition to a new home successfully.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

There are plenty of problems that could arise between landlord and tenant but parking is at the top of the list. This is more relevant if your Orland Park rental property has limited space and your tenants need parking for more than one or two vehicles. So, to avoid frustrating your tenants, it is important to include the rules regarding vehicles and parking in your lease documents and offer solutions to the tenants as well.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Pets in Skokie need to stay active in order to stay healthy. There are several reasons to keep your pet active, from fewer behavioral problems to better overall physical and mental health. However, it’s not easy to keep your pet active all day. You need to come up with a plan to ensure your pet’s health. Get up and do something before boredom hits!

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MAY 7, 2021

Successful Lincoln Park rental property investors know the value of regular property maintenance. Consistent routine maintenance is key to restricting and limiting your repair costs. However, you should still keep being conservative about your maintenance costs. To keep maintenance costs down on your rental property, it’s vital that you create a system for yourself.

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MAY 20, 2021

Many people are aware that the most important system in a Chicago rental property is the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. It isn’t just that the HVAC system is responsible for making sure your tenants are continuously at ease, it also plays a role in the life of your property. As it is such a crucial system, it’s important to know about the different problems that may occur over and over again – and how you can fix them.

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JUNE 4, 2021

You have made a valuable investment for your future by being a rental property owner in Arlington Heights. Through due diligence, managing your properties is doable while still protecting and growing that investment. Due diligence is having caution and care while performing tasks. It is done to minimize risk. This can be applied in a lot of ways when it comes to rental properties.

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JUNE 18, 2021

One of the more intricate details of owning Evanston rental properties is comprehending the idea of unlawful detainer. To define the term “unlawful detainer”, it is a tenant who continues to live in a rental property even after having no legal right to do so. When an unlawful detainer situation happens, rental property owners can then use it as the legal basis to begin the eviction process.

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JULY 2, 2021

An increasingly favored venture for investors at all levels is investing in real estate. One of the top reasons for this is that there are various ways to profit from real estate investments. From buying and “flipping” properties to get instant cash to owning rental homes for long-term wealth building, the possible opportunities for making your Glenview real estate investments profitable are seemingly endless.

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JULY 16, 2021

A recurring misconception about Northbrook property managers and real estate agents is that these occupations are more or less the same. But in reality, a property manager’s task is not the same as that of a real estate agent. While both jobs are closely related to the housing market, there are far more differences than similarities. Learning these differences can aid rental property owners to know who to call when professional expertise is needed.

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JULY 30, 2021

For many Evanston rental property owners , the list of maintenance tasks your rental needs can seem overwhelming. Missing the occasional task won’t usually cause problems, but there are maintenance tasks that you have to do every year. Neglecting these maintenance tasks can not only lead to decreased tenant satisfaction but big repair bills down the road.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Many people do not associate moving to a new Glenview rental home with having a good time. If you are not prepared, moving to a new place can be miserable. But did you know there are many ways to make moving easier and a lot more fun? Read on to see some expert tips that can turn your moving day into something you can actually enjoy. Start Packing ASAP It is important to organize and pack your belongings as soon as you know you will be moving.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

For a lot of Northbrook rental property owners , real estate is often agreed upon as the most valuable asset. Then again, if you say that the definition of an asset is a means of generating cash flow, it might be that your most valued asset isn’t your property but your tenant. In any case, rental income can’t be generated from a vacant rental house.

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