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6 Must-Ask Questions Before Hiring a Property Manager When it comes to hiring a property manager in Chicago, it is essential to hire a company that is experienced and knowledgeable, offering you everything needed to ensure rental success. When you are on the hunt for a property manager, there are key questions you can ask to find out more about what the company or individual can offer you. Jot the questions below down and use them as your guide to find the best property manager for your rental property business. #1. How Long Have You Been in Business? To begin, find...

Advantages of Working with a Property Management Company As a small to mid-size condo owner in Chicago, the everyday tasks of management can be taxing. You may be under the impression that you can do it all on your own. While that is possible, it is not always the best option to take. There are many advantages to allowing an experienced property management team in Chicago to take over those daily tasks for you. Below you’ll see some of the many advantages of working with a company such as Connected Management. Through experience and skill, they have built a team that...

Property Management Don'ts As a property investor or soon to be one, you’ve probably heard all the “do this and do that’s” out there. However, have you ever heard what NOT to do when investing in property? Maybe not. So here’s your chance! Being a property manager in Chicago can be quite stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Be sure you take a look at these don’ts when you’re hiring a management team, investing in more property, or just starting out. Don’t Micromanage Hiring a Chicago property management team is a great way to take the stress off of you...

Choosing Your Property Management Team When you’re an investment property owner, taking care of all of the day-to-day tasks can take over your life. There’s the everyday maintenance, rent collection, repair emergencies, and dealing with finding new quality tenants. What if you could thrive as a property owner? What if you could get rid of all the stress and hassle of the everyday property management tasks in Chicago by working with a talented team? That is exactly what happens when you choose the team at Connected Management. They are highly trained and experienced in making your life easier when it comes...

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Investment Property So, you’re considering buying a property to rent out to other tenants? That is a great way to build your investment portfolio and to offer something to your community. However, there are many things you should know before you get started. Whether you already have your eye on a Chicago property or you’re just getting started, keep these five things in mind before you buy your investment locations. Keep Your Emotions Out As hard as it is, you must not buy a property with your heart. You must be logical about the...