Connected Management Blog

Rent collection is a major part of property management in Chicago and condo management. It’s what reels in your return on investment from the property you buy. However, collecting rent from tenants can be particularly challenging for property owners and managers. If you’ve struggled with a problem like this, it’s understandable. The average rent in Chicago is around $2000, which puts much money at risk without the right collection methods. What Tools Do You Employ That Allow Tenants To Pay Rent? New landlords and property managers don’t necessarily know the best tools for rent collection. Therefore, we are here to help....

As a property owner or manager of a small to medium Chicago condo, you may feel like a management company is out of your reach. That has never been further from the truth. The benefits that a talented Chicago property management company can bring to your smaller property is just as much as the larger units. That’s where Connected Management comes in. We work specifically with those smaller to medium condo units to help take the hassle out of managing your association. Connected Management takes care of all the minute details so you don’t have to. Take a look below at...

People can hold their properties as residential or commercial, depending on the status of the property. It is also called the property title and determines its legal status. The kind of title your property holds will impact your investment in real estate. 5 Common Methods of Holding a Real Estate Property Title The property title determines several technical aspects, including taxation. There are several titles and methods of keeping these titles for your property. It’s crucial to learn about these methods before contacting a Chicago property management company, and that’s what we’ll discuss in this article. 1. Joint Tenancy Joint tenancy...

Regarded as the third-largest city in the U.S., Chicago is a brilliant place to live in. The city stretches over 234 square miles of land, making it a popular place for residents. Today, Chicago has thousands of residents 2,747,231, (2020), and several fun nicknames, such as: The Windy CityThe Second CityCity of Big ShouldersAnd a lot more Understanding the Cost of Living in Chicago Because of such varied potential in the city, Chicago property management companies have become popular. If you’re planning to move to Chicago or are interested in investment opportunities,—it’s a great move. However, learning about the cost of...

How to Increase Rental Revenue in 2021 Last year was a tough one for everybody, including landlords. If you own rental property, you were most likely hit with a loss of income. As millions of people were laid off from work due to COVID-19, it became basically impossible to travel to vacation rental properties as well as pay monthly rental payments. Help was provided by the federal government, but it has not been nearly enough to make up for revenue losses or help for everyday people. For rental property owners, 2021 will hopefully be a better year. One way to make...