GC Realty & Development, LLC.

09/04/2026

Cheap financing can make a bad rehab look profitable.

New investors miss delays and cash needs. Experienced operators miss them after scaling. Underwrite the downside first.

Read the full breakdown at the link: https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/podcasts/jake-rome-on-leverage-underwriting-and-the-future-of-real-estate-financing

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Jake Rome on Leverage, Underwriting, and the Future of Real Estate Financing

09/04/2026

Be careful of rental license codes!

09/03/2026

With GC Realty, the team sends me and email, provides updates on what work need to be complete for my property and I don't have to do anything after that. It's perfect!

After managing Mike's portfolio for over 6 years we've exceeded expectations by responding fast and providing high quality oversight over our clients investments!

This is why Chicago investors continue to trust GC Realty with their portfolios.

09/03/2026

One 311 complaint can signal a bigger property problem. We’ve used alerts to catch storm damage, weeds, trees, and tenant concerns before tickets.

New landlords overlook 311. Larger operators may have systems but not review them. Check buildings routinely.

Read the full breakdown at the link: https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/blog/leveraging-311-and-public-data-sources-for-chicago-buildings-with-jim-mcmahon

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Leveraging 311 and Public Data Sources for Chicago Buildings With Jim McMahon

09/03/2026

Do You Understand the New law in effect January 2027?

09/02/2026

Chicago landlords may hear “new federal housing law” and assume it changes everything.

The 350-home restriction targets large institutional buyers of single-family homes—not typical investors or multifamily owners. Track what applies now, plus Illinois HB 3564 next.

Read the full breakdown at the link: https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/blog/new-federal-housing-law-some-changes-already-in-effect

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New Federal Housing Law: Some Changes Already In Effect

09/02/2026

One Chicago rental can expose how much management really involves.

New landlords underestimate the time. Experienced owners miss details after delegating.

Ask what is included and what costs extra.

Read the full breakdown at the link: https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/blog/residential-property-management-services-explained-for-first-time-landlords

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A plain language walk through of what a residential property management service actually does, written for owners who are about to hire one for the first time.

09/02/2026

and are both great places to live! Which municipality would you choose?

09/01/2026

https://youtu.be/bUEVagWmb0s?si=fqRq55ZlWlobIkcg

This video is SUPER important for landlords in Illinois. I break down the new $50 cap on background checks and application fees, and why you MUST have all non-optional fees clearly stated on the very first page of your lease starting in January of 2027.

Illinois HB 3564 is officially law, and starting January 1, 2027, t...

09/01/2026

Start scheduling your furnace cleanings before it gets cold in