Short answer: Self-managing is cheaper on paper almost every time. A Chicagoland property manager typically costs 7–10% of collected rent, so on a $2.200/month rental you're looking at roughly $1,848–$2,640 a year. If you handle the leasing, the maintenance calls, the license renewals, and the compliance yourself, you keep that money.The catch is that the comparison only works if your time is worth $0 and your legal exposure is ze
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