Chicago Property Management Blog

Alsip has long been a solid rental market for landlords looking for steady cash flow without the volatility seen in some nearby areas. Its mix of single-family homes, apartments, and small multifamily buildings creates options for a wide range of renters, while quick access to I-294 and major employers keeps demand consistent. Still, even in a reliable suburb like Alsip, successful management takes more than just listing a property and ...

If you own rental property in suburban Cook County(different in Chicago proper), you’re not playing by the same rules you were five years ago. Since June 1, 2021, the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) went into effect and reshaped the way landlords and tenants interact.And let me tell you, this isn’t the type of ordinance you can skim over or assume you’re “close enough” on. One small...

Do you ever feel stuck when trying to pick where to buy rental property around Chicago? You see one suburb with cheap homes. Another with high rents. Some with confusing rules. It can feel like throwing darts blindfolded.You are not alone. Every week I get calls from investors asking the same thing:  “Where is the best place to buy in the Chicago market?”Today, I’ll give you the answer. And I’ll show you why...