West Garfield Park, IL Property Management

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Why Choose Belong Over Property Management?

Earn more. Stress less.

1

Guaranteed Rental Payments
Get paid on time, every time.
With Guaranteed Rent, you get paid on the first, even if your residents are late on rent.

2

Financial Alignment
We partner with you to maximize long-term gains.
We don’t make money if you aren’t first, starting with a full wealth analysis of your home to understand long-term gains and monthly cash flow.

3

24/7 Emergency Support
No more phone tag. We are here for you.
To care for you and your home, your dedicated Member Success Lead works with a team to offer 24/7 support.

West Garfield Park deserves better than old-school property managers.

West Garfield Park in Chicago, Illinois is a neighborhood with a rich architectural history, featuring a mix of beautiful historic homes and more modern buildings. Notable locations include the Garfield Park Conservatory, a stunning botanical garden with a variety of plant species, and the historic Westinghouse College Prep, a high school with an impressive Beaux-Arts facade. Additionally, the neighborhood boasts several community gardens and parks, providing plenty of green space for residents to enjoy. Belong is proud to offer our long-term residential rental experience to West Garfield Park.

Demographics

36,986

Population

$29,102/ yr

Median Household Income

18.2%

Percent Married

Rental Stats

73.6%

% Homes Rented

$185,119

Median Home Value

39

Walk Score

Walk Score®

74

Transit Score

Transit Score®

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No more landlords. No more tenants.

Just happy Chicago Homeowners and Residents.

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Jarred D.

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SF Bay Area Homeowner

Sep 2022

I’m exploring property management options and talked to Keith who was really friendly, knew his stuff, helped me understand the process. I am really excited about rent guarantee program

Alicia E.

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SF Bay Area Homeowner

Dec 2022

We’ve had a great experience with Belong managing our property. They were there and helping from the very beginning, even when the house was broken into in the first few weeks after the tenant moved in.

Jordan E.

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Homeowner

Jun 2019

I've really enjoyed working with Ale, O, David and the rest of the member experience team as we've worked to find a great tenant and management our home. If you're looking for an awesome, down to earth property manager that actually cares about you and the people who rent from you, look no further. Two thumbs way up!

Laura H.

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Santa Clara Resident

Jun 2022

Great experience. Very responsive and proactive. Unlike any property manager we’ve had before.

Don S.

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San Rafael Homeowner

Jun 2022

The Belong rep contacted me immediately: friendly, professional. However, I’d already decided to manage my property myself. The Belong rep behaved perfectly: thanked me for considering them and offered to help should I come to need their services. No hard sell, just good business. I’ll certainly contact them if I need property management.

John P.

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Los Angeles Homeowner

Jun 2022

Belong in a diamond in the rough, from the moment of initial contact they have been ahead of the ball, follow-through in a way that I have never seen and really create a top notch service experience that exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to get started with them and would recommend anyone looking for property management services to check them out. So different from anything I'm used to and I'm so relieved to have found them.

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Property Managers

Guaranteed Rent & Eviction Protection

Up To 3 Months Of Rent Included

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Guaranteed Time To Rent

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30k+ Maintenance Pros In Network

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Best-In-Class Mobile App

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Unique 360 Wealth Insights

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24/7 & Emergency Support

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Management Fee

8‑12% Of Rent

Placement Fee

100% Of 1st Month’s Rent

Lease Renewal Fee

$200‑1k

Initial Setup

FREE

$200‑500

280 Point Home Inspection

FREE

$150

Data-Driven Pricing Analysis

FREE

$100

Professional Photo Shoots

FREE

$150‑500

3D & Virtual Tours

FREE

$250‑400

Premium Advertising

FREE

$100‑200

Move Coordination

FREE

$100‑200

Tax Document Preparation

FREE

$50‑150

Early Termination Fee

NONE

1 Month Of Rent

Vacancy Fee

NONE

$25‑100/

Month

Legal Compliance Fee

NONE

$50‑150/

Year

Accounting / Administrative Fee

NONE

$10‑50/

Month

Insurance Claim Coordination Fee

NONE

$100‑300/

Claim

Plus, all maintenance expenses, management and placement fees are tax deductible.

Belong Homes Near West Garfield Park

2 bed•2 bath•1,200 ft2

1517 West Jonquil Terrace 3F, Chicago

2 bed•2 bath•1,250 ft2

300 West Grand Avenue #206, Chicago

3 bed•3.5 bath•2,323 ft2

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4 bed•3.5 bath•3,198 ft2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Belong offers a one-stop-shop for all your home management needs including:
• Preparing your home for future residents by conducting an inspection and addressing maintenance and repairs.
• Marketing and showcasing your home with professional photography, 3-D virtual walkthroughs, open houses, and self-serve tours. What sets us apart is that we offer these tours at no extra cost to homeowners. This flexibility ensures that we reach a wider pool of potential residents, making the process efficient and hassle-free.
• Distributing the listing on 26 websites including Zillow, Apartments.com, Craigslist, Trulia, Zumper and Hotpads. Additionally, we list the home in its best light on our website that receives tens of thousands of visitors a month - a true competitive advantage.
• Screening and placing residents through our thorough vetting and background check process. We are so confident in our qualification process that we guarantee your rental payments whether or not a resident pays us.
• Managing the resident relationship, including rent collection, home visits, and fostering community connections. - you will not need to worry about dealing with Residents directly. Our Member Service Team will ensure both you and your Resident have everything needed.
• Providing long-term care and handling maintenance, including 24/7 emergency service.
• Access to our industry-leading products and services such as the mobile app so you can manage your home from the convenience of your phone, cash flow management products such as Split It to finance any major fees or maintenance expenses, all-in-one insurance, etc.
The moment you become a Belong Homeowner, we get right to work. We'll send an inspector to your home, and put a plan in place. We'll provide you with a full inspection report and market pricing analysis, to ensure your home gets loved ASAP.
Our mission is to find someone who will love your home as much as you do, so we don’t cut corners. Belong's resident vetting process is thorough and designed to provide homeowners with peace of mind. We conduct comprehensive background and credit checks, employment verification, reference checks, and personal interviews with our highly-trained resident specialists to ensure the reliability and financial stability of potential residents. Our approach is backed by advanced screening technology, allowing us to carefully select residents who are a great fit for your property. This sets us apart from competitors by prioritizing the safety and security of your investment.
We are so confident in our qualification process that we guarantee your rental payments whether or not a resident pays us.
The short answer is no, all Belong Homes come unfurnished. And we don't recommend trying to do that on your own either! While you probably have great taste, in general, furnished homes rent for way less than unfurnished homes, and lead to negative experiences down the road if something gets damaged.
Belong specializes in managing residential rental homes, including apartments (condos), single-family homes, and multi-family homes. Whether you currently have residents or your home is vacant, we handle it all seamlessly, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you and your residents.
Say goodbye to the ongoing power struggle between you and your Homeowner. No more drama, no more nightmare stories. Our relationship with you is just as important as our relationship with the Homeowner; no more feeling like a second-class citizen.
Belong is here not just to help you find your dream home, in your dream neighborhood; we are here to get you out of the broken rental system and help foster a connection with the people and places that give your new neighborhood its unique character.
We don’t stop there: alongside our Member Service Team, you can access your Belong account online or in the app at anytime. There, you’ll be able to view rent payments and documents, and request maintenance work. Say goodbye to playing phone tag, missing maintenance requests, and absentee property management.
As long as you’re living in a Belong home (or own one, for that matter), you can take advantage of everything a Belong Membership has to offer. During that time, you’ll accumulate Karma, giving you even greater access and benefits.
Looking to move? Take advantage of early access to listings and instant approvals, without the need for application fees. You’re in!
As a Belong Member, you will only be responsible for your $61.99 application fee which covers the cost of your background and credit check. And don’t worry about paying repeated fees for different homes, this covers you for all home applications for 60 days.
Once you are placed in a Belong Home and are in residence for a year, you will not need to pay for additional applications in the future; Belong has your back.
Right away! You do not need to complete an application before scheduling a tour with a Resident Onboarding Specialist. On the home listing page, you will be able to select your preferred viewing time. You may view the home with us or on your own with our self-tour feature.
Don’t see a date and time that works for you? Speak with a member of our team to find a time that works on your schedule.
In a hurry or don’t want to waste time viewing homes that aren’t a fit? Each of our listings includes a full gallery of high-resolution photos, a virtual 3D-walkthrough, and street-views so you can scope out the surroundings of your potential new home.
Apply on our website, directly on the listing page of your desired home. You will need your bank account credentials or income verification documents, a valid form of ID, contact info for your most recent landlord, and you will need to pay the $61.99 application fee. The application fee covers the cost for you background and credit check.
Interested in applying for multiple homes? Just click apply on each page and you will have the option to use an application you already complete or start a new application. You can apply for an unlimited number of homes only but will need to pay the application fee once (within a 60-day period).

We proudly serve these neighborhoods.

So they’ll never need an old-school property manager.