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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.

Where to Get Quarters for Laundry Near You (7 Best Places)

Where to Get Quarters for Laundry

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 …

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Can you Combine Income to Rent an Apartment?

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 …

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3 Times Rent Calculator (What can I Afford?)

3 times rent calculator

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, …

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What to Wear to an Apartment Tour (6 Tips to Get the Apartment in 2023)

What to Wear to an Apartment Tour

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 …

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11 Questions to Ask When Touring an Apartment

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 …

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Apartment Viewing Checklist – 29 Items you shouldn’t miss

Apartment viewing checklist

Touring multiple apartments can be a bit overwhelming at times. There’s lots of things to plan out, like what should you bring to an apartment …

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5 Apartment Viewing Etiquette and Tips for 2023

Apartment Viewing Etiquette

During the 50+ apartment tours we’ve given we have seen the good and bad from prospective tenants. Most hopeful renters have been great but others …

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What to Bring to an Apartment Viewing: (6 Must Haves)

What to Bring to an Apartment Viewing

Congrats! You’re on your way to an apartment viewing and who knows- this might be your next place. If you’re don’t prepare for the viewing …

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How Many People Can Live in a 3-Bedroom Apartment? (Answered)

How Many People Can Live in a 3-Bedroom Apartment?

During your apartment search it’s important to learn about occupancy limits. You need to know the rules when it comes to how many people will …

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How Many People Can Live in a 1-Bedroom Apartment? (Answered)

How Many People Can Live in a 1-Bedroom Apartment

When you’re apartment hunting it’s important to know in advance how much space you’ll need. How many people will be living in the unit? How …

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Why is My Apartment so Hot? (7 Best Solutions)

why is my apartment so hot

Is your apartment unbearably hot? Summers in some areas can create a hot apartment and make living uncomfortable and sometimes downright unbearable. I know I’ve …

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How to Soundproof an Apartment Door In 5 Easy Steps

How to Soundproof an Apartment Door

As landlords and tenants, we know an apartment door is essentially a hole allowing sound into your apartment. To stop sound from coming in you …

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Rachel and Chad

Hi We're Rachel & Chad

We're former tenants turned landlords of 9 rental units. Read more about our story here.

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