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Why Property Management in Aurora, IL is Easier

Here is why Property Management is easier in Aurora, IL… For those that have owned rental property for 5+ years, especially when performing property management in Aurora, IL, the answer is simple… SCREEN YOUR TENANT APPLICANTS However, in order to screen your applicants, you need a solid foundation to assist you with screening your tenants. […]

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Best Questions to Ask When Evaluating Property Management Companies

Why Hire a Property Manager? Save the landlord time Save money with time invested on the rental property Access to a 24 repair call center Have a representative that is close to the property to evaluate Obtain better marketing of rental property with a property management company Receive warranties and guarantees offered by a property […]

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How to Perform a Rental Property Inspection

Performing a Rental Property Inspection When Should a Landlord Inspect their Rental Property? Move in of new tenant (conduct a move in inspection complete with photos). When moving in the new resident, our recommendation is to use a property management inspection software compatible with your needs. In the past, we have used the following : […]

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Is Landlording for You?

So, You Decided to be a Landlord? Why? That’s the big question…right? What is your END GOAL as a landlord? Tax benefits, rental cashflows, prospective appreciation of property, or perhaps it is the principle paydown of your mortgage?  Perhaps…it’s all of these reasons. Rental real estate provides multiple means to grow wealth through the long-term […]

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How and When to Inspect Your Rental Properties

A few years back, our office implemented an inspection process which was offered quarterly. While beneficial to our office for the purpose of making sure that the tenant is taking care of the home and performing preventative maintainance checks on the property itself, it was also burdensome for the tenant.  For the landlord, it was […]

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