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Landmark Property Management of Chicago is a full-service real estate brokerage dedicated to going above and beyond for our clients. We handle everything real estate-related - including buying/selling, leasing, property management, rehabbing, construction, development, real estate investments, and receivership.
Landmark Property Management Blog
1y ago
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 ..read more
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1y ago
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 ..read more
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1y ago
Hi everyone, Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management. Today we are answering the question: What type of insurance do I need for my rental property? Now I know that nobody wants to think about insurance, let alone pay for it for that matter, but I promise that if you need it, you’re sure glad you have it! Over the past ..read more
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1y ago
Short term rentals can be an amazing way to launch your real estate investing career and make some serious cashflow. But have actually weighed the pros and cons? If you’re considering this investing strategy stick around and I’ll explain my top pros and cons of this asset class.Hi everyone, Jason Marcordes here with Landmark P ..read more
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1y ago
When you have a tenant who hasn’t paid their rent on time, you’ll want to reach out to get this resolved immediately. If they don’t come forward with the rent, there are a few options you can pursue, including an eviction in the Chicago courts. While this may sound simple, it’s actually a complex process, and ..read more
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1y ago
As a general rule, you should change the locks on your rental unit each time a tenant vacates your property. Since there are many reasons a tenant might vacate, you must understand what to do in each situation. These practices will protect your property and help you avoid litigation. Scenario 1: The Tenant Moves Out at the End of The ..read more
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1y ago
While owning rental property provides a consistent source of income, it can also drain your time and finances if you’re not careful. You can reduce these costs and save time by creating a consistent management process that you use in managing every property you own. Here are 6 specific tips to help you get started.1. Create the Same ..read more
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1y ago
Build-to-rent homes are residential properties that are built specifically for the purpose of utilizing them as residential rental property investments. While first starting in the 1980s, build-to-rent homes have gained in popularity over the past few years. Building ground up, rather than converting existing properties into rentals, has ..read more
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1y ago
Over the past few years there has been a notorious growth of short- term rental platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway. For many homeowners there is an internal debate between renting long-term versus short term. Contrary to a long term rental, a short term rental is a property that is rented out furnished / turnkey ..read more
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1y ago
Home burglaries in the United States have become extremely common. Every 15 seconds a home robbery occurs in the country. According to Pew Research Center the police solve only 13% of them. Having a secure home is something that all homeowners should invest in as 34% of the break-ins occur through the front door of the home.&nbs ..read more