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GC Realty & Development LLC

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Responds in about 23 min


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About
Chicago's Responsive Property Manager® After 23+ years as a real estate investor and property manager, we've made every mistake in the book, so you don't have to. That hard-won experience now guides over 1,200 investment properties across the Chicago metro area. Today's landlord landscape is more complex than ever: shifting local ordinances, fraudulent tenant schemes, squatter issues, and rising resident expectations. We stay ahead of it all. Our team actively tracks Cook County and Illinois regulatory changes so your investment stays compliant and protected. What sets us apart: -100% Local Focus – Our office is centrally located in Roselle, and we only manage properties in Chicagoland. We know these neighborhoods, municipalities, and their quirks. -In-House Maintenance – We control quality and cost with our own maintenance team, critical as labor and materials have climbed since 2020. Technology + Human Touch! We use AI to streamline back-office operations so our team can focus on what matters: real relationships with residents, clients, and vendors. -A+ BBB Rating – Our reputation speaks for itself. We encourage you to interview multiple firms, just make sure we're one of them. And if you want to learn more about Chicago real estate investing, check out our podcast, Straight Up Chicago Investor. Mark Ainley, Partner/Founder P.S. If we're not the right fit for your property, we'll tell you, and connect you with a manager who is.
Overview

Hired 35 times

1 similar job done near you

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60 employees

23 years in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

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Services offered

Property type

Homes

Apartments

Commercial

Mixed use

Number of properties

Multiple properties

Single

Monthly rental income

$1,000 - $2,500

$2,500 - $5,000

$5,000 - $10,000

$10,000+

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Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and value.

Great 4.8

108 reviews

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Amka T.

Nov 10, 2025

From Google

I got Perfect house for amazing price. I really advice everybody. Catherine Quiroz did great service for Approval and easy application.
GC Realty & Development LLC's reply
Amka, we are excited to have you onboard. Congrats and welcome home!
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Elisabeth H.

Nov 6, 2025

From Google

I hired GC Realty to manage my property, and so far, the experience has been great. They are extremely communicative, and they are working to fill my property quickly. I highly recommend them.
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Veronica H.

Nov 10, 2025

From Google

Mark was incredibly generous with his time sharing insights about property management best practices. His depth of knowledge in the field really stands out you can tell hes been doing this a long time and knows the business inside and out. Beyond being a savvy and experienced operator, hes also just a genuinely kind person whos willing to help others. I really appreciated the conversation and walked away with a ton of valuable takeaways.
GC Realty & Development LLC's reply
Thank you for taking the time to share this Veronica. The entire team appreciates your kind words!
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Vlad D.

Nov 4, 2025

From Google

Catherine was amazing! She guided us through every step of our rental application and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend her!
GC Realty & Development LLC's reply
Vlad, we are excited about having you as a new resident and we appreciate the time you took to leave this review for Catherine! We’re here for anything you need.
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Caryn S.

Oct 28, 2015

Hired on Thumbtack

I just started working with Mark after he replied to my request on Thumbtack. His thoroughness, knowledge and overall demeanor sold me. He will be helping me rent my property, and then if all goes well, GC Realty will be managing my property for me moving forward. Excited to be working with them!
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