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Bryan Sonn & Brad Bullington of GC Realty & Development, LLC (GCR&D) completed seven industrial transactions in the O’Hare market that totaled close to 140,000 square feet of warehouse space.  An article was posted on DailyHera... read more >>

<![CDATA[Buying Residential Investment Properties in Chicago]]>
In recent years, GC Realty & Development, LLC found a niche in working with out-of-state investors looking to purchase 1-4 unit investment properties in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Our niche has been supplemented by the o... read more >>

<![CDATA[Just Housing Amendment - Are You Screening Correctly in Cook County/Chicago?]]>
What is this amendment & why was it passed? The Just Housing Amendment was passed on April 25, 2019 and amends the Human Rights Ordinance by providing protections for leasing applicants with a criminal record that apply for resid... read more >>

<![CDATA[We are looking for Director of Residential Property Management]]>
Are you someone that leads from the front and not afraid to take the initiative?Do you like no-nonsense, tangible work in a thriving culture?To learn more about this job position please visit our Job Posting. For more information ... read more >>

<![CDATA[What are the Room Requirements For Section 8 Tenants]]>
We know many of you have, or will have, buildings with Section 8 tenants. We thought it would be helpful if we shared the room requirements (for both bedrooms and rooms in general) for a home/unit occupied by a Section 8 tenant. ... read more >>

<![CDATA[Top Agent Magazine - Mark Ainley]]>
Although he now runs one of the most successful Property Management companies in Chicago, initially, Mark Ainley had no interest in that side of the real estate business....continue reading Click Here to download.GC Realty & Devel... read more >>

<![CDATA[Managing Hundreds of Tenants & Getting Uncle Sam to Pay the Rent with Mark Ainley]]>
Mark Ainley was recently featured on this Bigger Pockets podcast with the founder of BiggerPockets.com Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner. Mark was very excited to be a part of the show. He has been a long time listener of the Bigger ... read more >>

<![CDATA[Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast]]>
We have worked with Josh Elledge and his company, Up My Influence, for many years. The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast is an informational source for business-minded people (some with very little experience and others with years o... read more >>

<![CDATA[Getting Qualified Tenants To Rent Your Property]]>
As investors ourselves in many markets and class types, our primary goal is to attract and retain the best tenant possible for our properties.The “Best Tenant” can be defined by qualifications on their application, potential w... read more >>

<![CDATA[Why an Out of State Investor Should Hire an Attorney]]>
Why an Out of State Investor Should Hire an Attorney When Buying Investment Property in Chicago/IllinoisThe purchase or sale of real estate, whether it is a single family house, a multi-family apartment building, vacant land or a ... read more >>
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