Chad & Rachel

Rachel and Chad have over 17 years of experience as both renters and landlords. They were tenants in 7 different apartments before becoming landlords of 9 apartments in Chicago. Renting apartments from landlords and being landlords themselves have helped them gain the knowledge that they want to share with renters. Whether you are at the beginning of your rental journey or in the middle of your lease and dealing with complex apartment issues, we are happy to help where we can. Read more about Rachel and Chad, or send a message using this contact form.

How Big is an 1,000 Square Foot Apartment? + Layout Tips

Have you ever wondered just how spacious a 1,000 square foot apartment really is? It’s a common question that pops up when you’re apartment hunting …

Living in an apartment comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of them is keeping your space secure. Your trusty apartment key is …

How do you deal with an upstairs neighbor stomping

What the heck is going on up there? Bowling? A square-dance? A jumping jack contest?? Rachel and I have rented many apartments before becoming landlords …

If you are applying to an apartment, you may come across a section of the application for references. This section can be confusing if you …

Our first apartment building had a coin-operated washer and dryer to help cover the cost of water and other utilities it cost to operate. This …

Can you Combine Income to Rent an Apartment

Finding an apartment to rent on your own can limit what you’re able to afford. One easy way to help satisfy the 3 times the …

One of the most common rules that landlords have when it comes to tenant screening is the 3 times the rent rule. As landlords ourselves, …

It’s time for your apartment tour and you’ve got everything ready. You already know what to bring to an apartment viewing but there’s just one …

Questions to Ask When Touring an Apartment

Most apartment listings are quite descriptive these days, but they don’t always tell the whole story. Sometimes information is missing from the listing, so you …