Chicago Property Management Blog

Snow Removal in Chicago

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, December 14, 2022

As the temperature slowly decreases, and we start feeling the cold, we know winter is here. As much as we love winter and the snow, we know the city has seen some very cold and snowy winters throughout the years. So far in history, the snowiest winter recorded was the winter of 1...

How Do I Turn My Home Into A Rental Property?

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 29, 2022

If it’s not a great time in the real estate market to sell your home or you’re just looking to kick off your real estate investing career, turning your home into a rental property may be a great option for you. It’s relatively simple, but there are quite a few t...

How Do I Handle A Tenant That Stops Paying Rent

By Jason Marcordes Monday, November 14, 2022

Most of the time we get calls from prospective landlord clients, they’ve run into issues with their tenants or rental properties. When life is good, property management can almost seem easy. But as soon as things get complicated, our phone starts ringing. One of the most co...

Top 7 Tips for Effectively Managing Rental Property

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 8, 2022

If you talk to experienced real estate investors, they will tell you that property management is one of the most beneficial yet toughest areas to master. Today, we’re discussing my top 7 tips for effectively managing rental properties.Whether you’re looking to buy you...

Why you should NEVER hold rental property in your own name (Use an LLC)!

By Jason Marcordes Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Hi everyone! Jason Marcordes here with Landmark Property Management and today we’re discussing why you should never hold your rental property in your own name. One quick note here, I want to point out the distinction between buying and holding. When I first got starte...

What’s Considered Normal Wear and Tear in Rentals?

By Jason Marcordes Monday, October 31, 2022

As a rental property owner, it will be your responsibility to pay for the normal wear and tear that occurs during a tenant’s occupancy. These are the minor damages caused by everyday living that will occur in any home. Any damage above and beyond normal wear and tear i...

Top Preventative Maintenance Tips for Rental Properties

By Jason Marcordes Friday, October 14, 2022

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 qu...

Top 10 Lease Clauses You MUST Have in Your Lease!!

By Jason Marcordes Monday, October 10, 2022

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 l...

Considering Short Term Rentals (STR)? Watch this First!! (Pros & Cons)

By Jason Marcordes Friday, September 30, 2022

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 a...

What Type Of Insurance Do I Need For My Rental Property?

By Jason Marcordes Monday, September 26, 2022

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 yo...