Find better tenants faster, automate rent collection, and handle repairs.
Trusted by 1,826 owners and property managers in Illinois.
$471k
Returned to Illinois managers including the late fees.
28 vs. 222
average days to place a tenant on Hemlane vs. the Illinois market.
627
Illinois delinquencies handled through Eviction Shield saving over +$1k per a case.

The Hemlane Platform
Automate rent collection, leasing, and get 24/7 repair coordination services. Licensed Illinois agents handle what software can’t. Whether you manage one unit or 250, you get full-service operations without building a full team.
Rental Advertising
Advertise to top premium listing websites, using AI listing descriptions and a click of the button.
Online Rent Collection
$0 ACH fees. 100% of late fees go directly to you. Automated reminders and multiple payment options keep rent coming in on time.
24/7 Repair Coordination
Get a dedicated rental assistant who takes maintenance calls, troubleshoots issues, schedules vendors, and reports back. You stop taking 2 AM calls.
Eviction Shield
Late-fee notices, lease compliance reviews, and pre-mediation support stopping delinquencies before they ever reach a courtroom.
Local Agents
Have local Illinois DRE-licensed agents to handle showings, inspections, key handoffs, and the boots-on-the-ground work your software can’t do alone.
Accounting & Financial Tracking
Owner statements, expense tracking, year-end tax prep, and portfolio dashboards. One login replaces five vendor relationships.
All of the control, none of the chaos.
Four headaches every Illinois operator knows. Here’s how Hemlane closes them.
01
Other softwares charge additional transaction fees.
Most platforms charge per ACH payment that add up to tens of thousands a year on a 50-door portfolio. Those fees are yours.
100% of late fees back to you, $0 ACH fee.
Hemlane returns 100% of late fees and other tenant-paid fees to the property manager. ACH rent collection is $0 fee. The number on the lease is the number that lands in your account.
Monthly rent
$2,400
View request
Balance due
Due on the 1st of every month
Autopay
$2,400
24/7 repair coordination and management services
Get a dedicated rental assistant who takes maintenance calls, troubleshoots issues, schedules vendors, and reports back. You stop taking 2 AM calls.
In progress
Plumbing issue
Submitted 1 day ago
by Jake Tenant
02
2 AM repair calls force you to hire a team you do not want.
Tenants don’t call about repairs during business hours. The 2 AM water heater call is real and so is the cost of dealing with it alone. Our repair coordination team picks up, troubleshoots, and dispatches so you don’t have to.
03
You are running five tools that do not talk to each other.
Five tools. Five logins. Five places where data goes missing. Most operators run their portfolio across platforms that don’t talk to each other. Hemlane replaces all of it with one login, one team in one platform.
One product, one login, one team.
Leasing, screening, listings, rent collection, maintenance coordination, delinquency tracking, and eviction support all live inside one Hemlane account, with one login, one team, and one set of state-specific workflows.
Search for anything
Eviction Shield runs the Illinois process for you.
Eviction Shield serves late-fee notices, reviews lease compliance, and kicks off the mediation process and resolves 98% of Illinois cases before they ever reach a courtroom
Open requests
27
Closed requests
3
Past due rent
$22,405
04
One bad eviction can erase a year of rent.
In Illinois, a contested eviction can run 4–6 months and cost $5,000–$15,000 per door. Eviction Shield handles delinquency management and pre-mediation resolving 98% of cases before they ever reach a courtroom.
Where Illinois rental market sits today, and where Hemlane operators run ahead of it.
Days to place: Hemlane Illinois vs. Illinois market
28 vs 222
Median rent (statewide)
$1,500 / mo
YoY rent growth
-11.8%
Total Illinois rental units
4,334
Multifamily rentals (5+ units)
934
Single-family rentals
1,768
Maintenance requests completed in Illinois
7,930
Top populated cities by demand
Chicago · DeKalb · Peoria · Elmhurst · Rock Island · Oak Park · Evergreen Park · Hazel Crest · Evanston · Joliet
Top investor cities
Chicago · Joliet · Skokie · Aurora · Evanston · Des Plaines · Naperville · Peoria · Dolton · Forest Park
Whether you’re an owner, property manager, real estate agent, or brokerage, Hemlane provides a professional and stress-free way to manage your rentals, use AI and real human support.
“Their team is consistently responsive—whether it’s handling tenant maintenance requests or assisting us directly, they move fast and communicate clearly. What really sets Hemlane apart is the tech.”
Zach S., Owner
Braddock Investment Group
“Hemlane has consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service, prompt responsiveness, and efficient issue resolution, making them a standout choice for property management.”
Carla A., Owner

All of the control, none of the chaos.
1,712
Illinois rentals on Hemlane
24
licensed Illinois agents in our network
146
Illinois cities covered across major metros
Featured Cities
Hemlane has active rentals and licensed agents in Illinois’s largest rental markets. Click any city to see local listings, agents, and rental laws.
Looking for a smaller market?

Chicago
876
rentals
20
agents
$1,800 / mo
median

DeKalb
50
rentals
-
agents
$488 / mo
median

Elmhurst
37
rentals
-
agents
$1,785 / mo
median

Rock Island
31
rentals
-
agents
$675 / mo
median

Hazel Crest
24
rentals
1
agents
$1,984 / mo
median

Oak Park
24
rentals
2
agents
$2,275 / mo
median

Evergreen Park
22
rentals
1
agents
$1,250 / mo
median

Lombard
17
rentals
2
agents
$2,250 / mo
median

Peoria
17
rentals
-
agents
$910 / mo
median
Full Directory
Looking for a smaller Illinois city? Hemlane operates across 146 Illinois cities. Browse the full list grouped by metro area.
Show all 146 Illinois cities
Illinois Agents
24 licensed Illinois agents serve operators across 146 Illinois cities. Each agent holds an active Illinois Department of Real Estate license, has been vetted by Hemlane, and handles the in-person work that the software cannot: showings, in-unit inspections, key handoffs, and local-court coordination.
IL #475132643
Chicago
2020+ years experience
After earning a degree in finance from The University of Iowa Jim Streff pursued his career in residential real estate in 2012. Jim grew up on Chicago's northwest side in and his spent his life exploring all of the neighborhoods in Chicago. Jim loves Chicago for its uniqueness and all it offers to its residents. He loves showing and selling homes throughout the city. Jim is focused on building long lasting relationships with his clients (his business is almost all client referrals!). He is committed to having clear and consistent communication and makes himself available to clients at all times. As a result, Jim has closed over $65 million in sales and continues to see growth year over year. Jim's clients have described him knowledgeable, accommodating, and communicative. Jim takes an analytical approach to real estate. He provides clients with up to date market information, through constant market surveillance.

IL #475.174366
Chicago
9999+ years experience
I worked exclusively in apartment leasing for my first two years in real estate before joining the X Plus Team, the #1 seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago, in 2017. I have since gained full ownership of our team of 6 brokers, all of whom have at least two years experience in leasing. Our sales focus on multi family buildings gives us an advantage in helping landlords maximum their rental income. Our advertising strategy is aggressive and all listings include professional photos of the unit, a yard sign if desired, and paid online advertising to help you find the right tenant for top dollar as quickly as possible. I grew up in a small town 2.5 hours south of Chicago and have lived here for 7 years, and I currently live in my own four flat building in Avondale with my partner and our two cute pups, Papa Bear (named after George Halas! Go Bears!) and Shirley.

IL #890279
Chicago
2015+ years experience
Jake is the owner and team lead of OnWest Properties. With direct experience in 200+ investment sales transactions - both personal and on behalf of clients. The team is partnered with eXp Realty - the fastest growing real estate brand in North America with 32,000+ agents. As an agent owned, cloud based operation eXp can offer unmatched benefits to its agents and clients in a modern real estate sales market. BUYERS - Anyone seeking to house hack, flip, or build their buy/hold portfolios look no further! We assist buyers at all experience levels with house hacks, flips, and BRRR strategy investing. Leverage our experience and network of GCs, lenders, attorneys, inspectors, and property management companies at no cost to you. SELLERS - Take advantage of our existing network of investors to sell your current income property quickly and effectively. We have cash buyers looking for all sizes of properties in any condition.
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IL #475149840
Chicago
2014+ years experience
Veteran Chicago real estate broker Jason Rowland sets a new standard for premier service with an approach that embraces both the business and personal aspects of buying and selling property. Known for his ability to manage every detail from beginning to end, clients commend Jason's great marketing and negotiation skills, his ability to soothe jangled nerves, and his deep well of experience. He asks the right questions and explains each step in great detail, but more importantly, he truly listens to his clients' questions, concerns, and goals. As one satisfied client puts it, "Jason provides white-glove service at its best!" Jason came to residential real estate after six years in the commercial sector, which he considers an ideal training ground for forging and maintaining client relationships. A self-professed deal junky, he thrives on getting his clients the best possible value or return on investment in every transaction. It's no surprise he's been named among the top producers in Chicago for several years running. Originally from St. Louis, Jason has resided in Chicago since 2002. He lives in the Lakeview neighborhood where he loves exploring the Southport Corridor with his wife, their son, and dog, Rudy.

Local Agents For Your State
Common operator questions about running rentals on Hemlane. Each answer ties back to the state-specific workflow Hemlane runs.
You do not need a license to manage your own rental properties through Hemlane. If you manage rentals on behalf of others for compensation, your state may require a real estate broker’s license. Hemlane’s local agents are licensed professionals, so owners using the Agents service are always working with a licensed local expert.
Most states strongly recommend or require written lease agreements for all rental terms. Hemlane provides state-specific lease templates that include required disclosures and legally recognized terms which are ready to send with eSign in minutes.
Hemlane automates rent collection from end to end. Tenants pay online, and funds are deposited directly to the owner and not held in a third-party account. 100% of the rent goes directly to you. Automated reminders and late fee notices reduce manual follow-up so you get paid on time without chasing tenants.
Hemlane lets you configure automated late fees that align with your state’s legal limits. The platform sends automated reminders before rent is due and late notices after. Once the process is set-up, it runs without you having to make a single call.
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