WPD Management

WPD Management is a full-service property management firm focused on the South Side of Chicago, providing third-party management services. Its services include renovations, leasing and 24/7 management, and the company personally oversees renovation projects and leasing activities alongside ongoing management responsibilities. Third-party managers like this typically serve investors who want rental income without handling tenants, repairs and bookkeeping themselves.

For property owners, WPD offers proactive maintenance, tenant screening, real-time financial reporting and an on-site presence at each building, and it lets investors remain anonymous to residents by handling daily building operations. The on-site model is intended to retain residents and avoid the cost of building turnover, a significant expense in multifamily housing where vacancies and unit preparation erode returns. For renters, the company lists available apartments across the South Side with an online application that can be completed in as little as 10 minutes at no charge, and residents can reach property managers 24 hours a day.

WPD began in 2010 with a single three-flat building and now manages 3,700 units. It maintains mixed-income occupancy with a balance of market-rate and voucher clients, a mix that in Chicago generally involves working with Housing Choice Voucher programs and their inspection requirements. The company states that its mission is to raise the quality of living on the South Side through the quality of its housing, leasing services and property management, and it engages with community groups, neighbors and local police to build relationships around each property. It describes its culture as close-knit and entrepreneurial, with an emphasis on results, service and commitment to the South Chicagoland community.