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Your Trusted Property Management Partner in Chicago
RedStar Property Management is a family-owned business with decades of property management and real estate experience. We treat our clients' properties as our own, offering personalized service rooted in local expertise. Our team of lifelong Chicagoland residents brings a deep understanding of the neighborhoods we manage. With over 30 years of experience in multifamily residential real estate, we provide comprehensive solutions including tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and HOA management. Our approach combines hands-on property tours with cutting-edge technology like Appfolio software to deliver detailed property reports.We prioritize profitability for property owners through strategic market analysis while ensuring tenant satisfaction through responsive service. Our commitment extends beyond standard management practices to include proactive problem-solving and community engagement. This combination of experience, technology, and local knowledge has earned us 50+ Google reviews from satisfied clients.
Services
Rental Marketing
Tenant Screening
Maintenance Coordination
HOA Management
Lease Renewals
Emergency Maintenance
Property Inspections
Eviction Services
Rental Collection
Property Analysis
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in Chicago property management
- Our team provides personalized service and local market expertise
- We use Appfolio software for detailed property reports
- We offer 24/7 maintenance coordination with trusted contractors
- We handle HOA management with professional financial coordination
What people say
Professional service
Responsive and trustworthy
Thrilled with service
5-stars
Highly recommend
Services
Rental Marketing
Our comprehensive marketing strategy maximizes property exposure through top-rated advertising platforms. We utilize professional communication and high-quality photography to attract qualified tenants. This service ensures optimal visibility for Chicago rental properties while maintaining a 95% lease renewal rate.
Tenant Screening
We conduct thorough background checks including credit review, employment verification, and landlord references. This comprehensive screening process reduces problematic tenancies by 40% while maintaining efficient placement of qualified renters through our streamlined application system.
Maintenance Coordination
Our network of trusted contractors provides rapid response to maintenance issues with 24/7 emergency service availability. We guarantee cost-effective solutions through established vendor relationships while maintaining a 98% satisfaction rate for repair quality and timeliness.
HOA Management
We offer specialized management for condominium associations including financial coordination and project execution. Our services cover common area maintenance, assessment collection, and regulatory compliance while providing boards with expert guidance for property improvements.
Lease Renewals
Our proactive renewal process begins 90-120 days before lease expiration with personalized communication. We maintain 90%+ retention rates through competitive market analysis while ensuring smooth transitions for both property owners and tenants.
People
Erik Carrier
Principal
Erik Carrier brings a holistic approach to real estate with expertise in property management, investment, and renovation. As a second-generation property manager and lifelong Chicagoland resident, he combines 25+ years of experience with deep local market knowledge.
Rita
Operations Manager
Rita oversees daily operations with 15+ years of executive management experience. Since joining RedStar in 2018, she has streamlined administrative processes while maintaining direct communication with property owners and tenants as the primary office contact.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept for rent?
We accept personal checks, money orders, cashier's checks, and online payments through our tenant portal system.
How quickly do you handle maintenance requests?
Our team responds to maintenance issues immediately with 24/7 emergency service and typically resolves non-emergency requests within 48 hours.
Do you require renters insurance?
Yes, we require all tenants to maintain renters insurance throughout their lease term to protect personal belongings and cover liability.
How do you determine rental pricing?
We conduct comprehensive market analysis of comparable properties to set competitive rates that maximize returns while ensuring quick tenant placement.
Can I use my own contractors?
We welcome preferred vendors who meet our licensing and insurance requirements while maintaining quality control standards.
What's included in your management fee?
Our fee covers rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, leasing activities, property marketing, and monthly financial reporting.
