A Bit About Me and How I Work
>>I am a Real Estate Managing Broker licensed to do all types of leasing and property management activities. I have over 17 years of property management and leasing experience. Westurban Management represents LANDLORDS ONLY (we do not represent tenants). We specialize in small-to-medium sized residential rental units in the near western suburbs of Chicago. Our communities include Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, River Forest, Riverside, North Riverside, Berwyn, Brookfield, Broadview and Westchester, among others.

>>I stay up-to-date on landlord legal issues and often advocate on behalf of landlord interests regarding new laws. Note that we are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

>>I am authorized to pull credit reports for tenant screening, talk to prior landlords about their experience with a potential tenant, and verify employment and income. Other activities might include organizing lease-signing meetings, registering you as landlord with local municipality, electronic rent collection, and of course, arranging for maintenance and repairs. We have a deep list of local repair persons ready to address property issues.

>>As a rental property investor myself, I will be on your side as a property owner. I know what it takes to find great tenants and manage your building to keep them. My 17+ years of experience as a landlord has shown me paths through issues not covered in textbooks.

>>I work only with quality landlords. My best client is looking to improve their investment and, at the same time, provide a good living circumstance for tenants. I do not represent tenants, only property owners. I love tenants and take good care of them as your customers. But there will never be any question that I represent you as owner of the building, whether leasing or managing.

>>And finally, I know that there is no reason to own property if it does not enhance your wealth in some way. It might be through monthly cash flow; it might be through appreciation; or it might be through tax relief … or all three. But if it isn’t going to pay, it’s not worth the headache. I can offer advice on upgrades that make sense, the right rental rates, and what makes a good investment property.

Contact me at 708.714.0686 or vicki@westurbanmanagement.com. The first step would be a walk-through of your building to get a feel for the property.