One month prior to this, their water bill was abnormally high.

This should be written in the lease and discussed prior to occupancy.

This really is an economic pickle.  

I'll have to do a little more research.

What do you mean by this?

This frees you to focus on higher-value tasks like growing your portfolio, owner communication, and big-picture strategy.2.Adopt a Portfolio Management Structure: Early on, I ran a departmental structure (separate teams for maintenance, leasing, collections, etc.), and it caused inefficiencies and communication breakdowns.

The regulations in Chicago can be quite overwhelming, so I’m looking forward to exploring the opportunities in this area. 

As I complete my current project, I'm already eager to take on the next one and explore creative ways to maximize property potential.

Finding information this way is often faster when necessary information couldn't be obtained directly through the internet.That's the old fashion way of doing things before the internet.  

Thanks for this thoughtful post.