Property Management Blog

Association Walk-Through vs Inspection

Association Walk-Thru vs InspectionIn this video we wanted to talk about how PMI Service Group approaches a typical inspection for an Association. We are heading out to a new Community we manage to conduct a walk through. This walk through will be different than a typical walk-th...

DIY Jack-o-Lantern Project

DIY Halloween Jack o' Lanterns!One of our PMI Service Group team members spent Labor Day weekend getting into the Halloween spirit - with a little help from the kids! Together, they built these wooden Jack-o’-Lanterns, and let’s just say the kids were running the ...

Fall Festivals in the Chicago Suburbs

Fall Festivals in the Chicago SuburbsFor our tenants, Association members and even commercial relationships and employees in Dupage, Kane, Will and Kendall counties, if you want to get out and mingle, do some activities, see some muscle cars and hotrods, sample local foods and en...

Self-Managed Landlord Leasing Toolkit for 2026

Get Your Self-Managing Landlord Guidebook for 2026You're a landlord, or you have a new property you want to rent out. How well are you protected? How quickly can you list and rent out your property? What does your lease look like? What should you do first?Get The GuidebookAs ...

Seasonal Roof Maintenance Tips

Seasonal Roof Maintenance TipsYour roof is your home’s first defense against the elements. With routine care, you can prevent costly repairs and extend its life. Here’s a quick guide to seasonal maintenance.SpringAfter winter, check your roof from the ground for missi...

Naperville Landlords: How to Avoid Contractor Headaches and Build a Trusted Vendor Network

Every rental property faces maintenance needs, but the real challenge often lies in finding vendors you can count on. In Naperville, where local codes are strict and tenants have high expectations, working with the wrong contractor can lead to repair delays, inflated costs, and d...

What Should Community Associations Consider Regarding Trees?

How Do Trees Affect My Property or Community Association (HOA)?This is what we do. We manage property. This means a full day of work. In this video we can see what recent wind and storms can do to a community with rain and tree cleanup. A Tree Policy?If you are a board membe...

Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification course

Protecting Our Properties and Our Families: What You Should Know About Lead PaintDid you know that any property built before 1978 might contain lead-based paint?That’s why I recently completed the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification course through the Enviro...

Residential Rental Management: Why Do A Move-In or Move-Out Inspection?

Why Do A Property Inspection?Property inspections are key for several reasons. The main benefit is the fact that it documents the condition of the property at a particular moment in time and this can be used as a reference in a dispute over security deposit money. Believe it or n...

Benefits of a Property Manager

Another Benefit To Hiring A Professional Property ManagerWorking with vendors can be challenging. An understanding of their work is very helpful so one understands the scope of work necessary, and communicates this to the vendor. A property manager will have existing relationship...