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Area Property Manager

Confidential, Peoria, IL, United States


Overview AREA PROPERTY MANAGER – ILLINOIS (PEORIA)

Multifamily / Commercial / Residential / Manufactured Housing

If you’re looking for easy—this isn’t it.

If you want ownership, autonomy, and the ability to drive real results—keep reading.

We don’t need a “manager.”

We need an operator.

Someone who can step into multiple properties, take control fast, and improve performance across the board.

Responsibilities

Full operational control of multiple Illinois properties

Driving occupancy, leasing, and revenue performance

Controlling expenses and hitting budget targets

Leading, hiring, and holding onsite teams accountable

Resolving resident issues quickly and decisively

Overseeing vendors and maintenance execution

Ensuring units turn fast and efficiently

Walking properties daily—no blind spots

Reporting KPIs weekly (numbers matter here)

Not for you if

You prefer sitting behind a desk

You avoid hard conversations

You don’t like being in the field

You make excuses when numbers aren’t hit

This role is for you if

You take ownership of outcomes—good or bad

You move fast and fix problems immediately

You can walk into a struggling property and stabilize it

You lead teams with clarity and accountability

You’re comfortable being in the field 50%+ of the time

You care about performance, not just activity

Requirements (non-negotiable)

5+ years in property management leadership

Experience managing multiple properties

Strong background in multifamily and/or commercial

Proven experience with budgets + P&L ownership

Leasing, occupancy, and collections experience

Strong leadership + conflict resolution skills

Bonus if you have

Experience with distressed or value-add assets

Manufactured housing experience

Experience with Rent Manager

What you get

Fast-paced, growth-focused environment

Ability to directly impact performance and results

A company that values execution over talk

Benefits

(after eligibility):

Health, vision, and dental insurance eligibility after 90 days

Paid time off after 90 days

Bottom line You will be in the field.

You will be accountable for results.

You will either improve the asset—or you won’t last.

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