REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
A common roadblock for individuals looking to invest in real estate is the lack of comfort or experience in navigating the real estate investment process. Armchair Management brings the knowledge, expertise, and hands-on experience needed to oversee the entire process from beginning to end—ensuring that each investment is structured to maximize long-term returns.
Every step of the process is approached as an opportunity to build a lasting relationship founded on trust, transparency, and performance.
An acquisition example is available upon consultation.
Professional Services Include:
• Complete Purchase Management – Clients are not required to be present; we manage the entire process on your behalf
• Property Identification – Strategic sourcing based on investment goals
• Inspection Coordination – Oversight of all property inspections
• Finance Guidance – Assistance navigating funding options
• Legal Coordination – Facilitation of legal services and documentation
• Closing Management – Detailed oversight through settlement
• Rehabilitation Coordination – Management of renovation and construction (as applicable)
• Full-Service Property Management – Ongoing management to protect and grow your investment
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Armchair Management is committed to delivering personalized, one-to-one property management services designed to give residential property owners complete peace of mind—while creating a positive experience for tenants. Our goal is simple: provide a profitable, worry-free investment.
As owners and managers of properties in Chicago and Charleston, SC, we understand firsthand what property owners expect—responsive service, transparent communication, and strong financial performance.
Just sit back and relax! Leave the details to us.
What Armchair Management’s program includes:
Tenant Services:
• Strategic rental marketing services
• Lease negotiations – through agents if required
• Comprehensive tenant background checks
• 24/7 emergency service number line (after-hours, weekends, and holidays)
• Problem tenant assitance
• Lockout services
Financial Reporting and Services:
• Collection and deposit of all rents
• Detailed profit and loss statements
• Accounts payable management
• Delinquency reporting
• Owner financial statements
General Management Services:
• Monitor all rental activity, including leasing through outside agents if required
• Enforce community rules and regulations (warning notices and fines as necessary)
• Proactive collaboration with owners on maintenance and property improvement plans to enhance long-term value
• Receive, evaluate, and process maintenance requests
• Identify and correct utility inefficiencies to reduce operating expenses
• General supervision of building and capital improvement projects
Maintenance Services
We coordinate qualified bids, perform weekly inspections of exterior and interior common areas, monitor building systems, and conduct routine inspections during major capital improvements. A 24/7 emergency service line is always available.
Please Note: Maintenance services listed below are not included in the monthly management fee. Services listed below are invoiced upon occurrence.
Coordination of Maintenance Services:
• Regular janitorial cleaning of common areas (frequency determined by owner)
• Maintenance of parking areas, locks, gates, lighting systems, and other common elements
• Snow removal (if required) from designated common areas
• Landscaping services (grass cutting, watering, seeding, weeding, leaf removal, general clean-up)
We also offer billable repair services including:
• Leak repair and minor plumbing
• Light fixture replacement
• GFA inspection and filter replacement
• Drywall repair
• Minor electrical repair
• Lock replacement (unit or common areas)
• Window repair
• Roof maintenance
• Hot water tank flushing
• Boiler maintenance and flushing
• And more
NEW and EXISTING TENANTS/OWNERS
Welcome to Armchair Management!
We’re pleased to have you with us and are committed to providing responsive, professional service to both our tenants and property owners.
APPLYING FOR AN APARTMENT?
Please fill out this rental application and email to info@armchairproperties.com. Questions, call +1.773.929.7713.
MOVING IN?
For your convenience, below are links to Chicago’s local utility providers:
• Peoples Energy (natural gas service)
• ComEd (electricity service)
In Charleston, SC:
• Dominion Energy – Electricity and natural gas service
We recommend contacting the appropriate providers prior to your move-in date to ensure uninterrupted service.
Rental Payments
Rental payments should be posted by the 1st of each month (or the date specified in your lease agreement).
Armchair prefers rental payments via electronic formats – we welcome Zelle, Venmo or ACH direct.
All payments by check please mail to:
Armchair Management LLC
PO Box 577395 or
3024 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657-7395
Please ensure checks or money orders are made payable as outlined in your lease.
Maintenance Services
Your comfort and safety are important to us.
Emergency Maintenance
In the event of an emergency, please contact us immediately:
📞 1.773.929.7713
(Emergency line available after hours, weekends, and holidays.)
Non-Emergency Maintenance Requests
For routine maintenance issues, please complete the Maintenance Request Form on our website. A member of our team will follow up promptly.
