Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment A Fully Rented Property Can Still Have Negative Cash Flow Start With the Full Cost of Ownership A property may look attractive when you compare…Kellie ZammittOctober 19, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment A Great Property Isn’t Always a Great Investment Start With the Numbers, Not the Appearance When investors first look at a property, it…Kellie ZammittOctober 15, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment 3 Numbers Property Owners Should Track That Aren’t on the Rent Roll 1. Turnover Time Turnover time is the number of days between a resident moving out…Kellie ZammittOctober 7, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment How Higher Interest Rates Affect Investment Property Purchases Higher Rates Increase the Cost of Borrowing The most obvious impact is the monthly payment.…Kellie ZammittSeptember 29, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment What Actually Makes a Rental Property Profitable? It’s More Than Just Rent Gross Rent Is Only the Starting Point Gross rent tells you how much income a…Kellie ZammittSeptember 22, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Single-Family vs. Multifamily: Which Makes More Financial Sense for an Investment Property? The Case for Single-Family Rentals Single-family homes are often an attractive starting point for investors…Kellie ZammittSeptember 16, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment What Makes a Property Easy to Sell? Buyers Want Clarity Real estate buyers are evaluating risk. If the financials are unclear, leases…Kellie ZammittSeptember 9, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment The Best Time to Talk to a Broker Is Before You’re Ready to Sell A Broker Can Help You Understand Where You Stand Today You do not need to…Kellie ZammittAugust 29, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment What to Look for When Buying a Multifamily Property 1. Understand the Rent Roll Start with the income. Review: Current monthly rents Lease expiration…Kellie ZammittAugust 26, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Extreme Weather Exposes Weak Property Maintenance Systems Fast Heavy Rain Reveals What Routine Inspections Miss A property can appear to be operating normally…Kellie ZammittAugust 18, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Why Professionally Managed Properties Often Capture a Stronger Sales Price Buyers Are Buying the Operation, Not Just the Building Two multifamily properties can have similar…Kellie ZammittAugust 11, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment How Much Should You Keep in Maintenance Reserves for Your Investment Property? Maintenance Reserves Are Part of the Investment Many investors focus heavily on purchase price, rental…Kellie ZammittAugust 5, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Is It Better to Finance or Pay Cash for an Investment Property? The Advantages of Paying Cash Paying cash creates a simpler ownership structure. Without a mortgage,…Kellie ZammittJuly 28, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment The Hidden Signs of a Great Multifamily Investment: What Experienced Investors Look for Beyond the Listing Look Beyond the Current Rent Roll A property's current income is only one piece of…Kellie ZammittJuly 22, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment How Chicago’s Proposed Tenants Bill of Rights Could Impact Property Owners Property Management Is Becoming More Operational Years ago, many landlords focused on three primary responsibilities:…Kellie ZammittJuly 13, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Why Staying Ahead of Illinois Landlord-Tenant Laws Is Becoming Part of Good Property Management Property Management Has Become More Than Maintenance and Rent Collection Years ago, many landlords focused…Kellie ZammittJuly 7, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Chicago Real Estate Is More Nuanced Than Most Investors Realize Every Neighborhood Tells a Different Story A property in Lakeview operates differently than one in…Kellie ZammittJune 29, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Why Owning Investment Property Has Become More Challenging and How Smart Investors Are Adapting The Cost of Ownership Has Changed Many owners have seen expenses increase across nearly every…Kellie ZammittJune 22, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment Real Estate Is a Business, Not Therapy: Why Successful Investors Remove Emotion From Their Decisions The Cost of Emotional Investing Many owners become emotionally attached to their properties. They remember…Kellie ZammittJune 17, 2026
Agents, Brokers, Property Management, Real Estate Investment The Modern Tenant: How Resident Expectations Have Changed and What Owners Need to Know Tenants Expect Convenience Think about how consumers interact with businesses today. People can order groceries…Kellie ZammittJune 9, 2026