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311 South Main Street, Normal, IL 61761, US

What do you know about my business?

We are a local, family-owned real-estate management company that is the leading provider of student and residential housing in Bloomington-Normal. More students live in Young America housing than any other housing provider in the area. Our residential division offers far more personalized services than our competitors, making for a superior resident experience. For nearly 50 years, investors have trusted us with their real estate assets. Young America offers over 1,400 student rental apartments (totaling 4,500 beds) near Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University and Heartland Community College. We also offer 1,200 conventional (non-student) apartment, townhome, and house rentals in Bloomington-Normal.

What is Unique about your business?

With over 140 student properties and 130 residential properties, your apartment search is made easy. At YA, your options are limitless when it comes to location, budget, amenities, and more. And with a maintenance staff that completes over 17,000 service requests per year, you can have peace of mind knowing that when something goes wrong, it will be addressed accurately and appropriately. Young America has also been voted best in Custer Service for 8 years running.

Property Managers in Bloomington-Normal
Young America Realty

Looking for trusted property managers in Bloomington-Normal? Young America Realty helps property owners protect, operate, and grow their investments with confidence. As a locally owned, family-led company founded in 1974, we bring more than 50 years of experience in student and residential property management across Central Illinois.

We think like owners and act like partners. Our goal is to help you maximize long-term investment performance through strong leasing, responsive maintenance, transparent reporting, and management systems built for stability in every market cycle.

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A 50+ Year Record of Excellence

For decades, Young America has helped property owners navigate changing markets, resident expectations, and operational demands with confidence. Our leadership team brings experience, accountability, and local insight to every property we manage.

98%

Average Occupancy

1,500

Student Units

2,000

Residential Units

80%

Residential Renewal Rate

Our job is not simply to keep properties operating. It is to help them perform!

We Steward. We Care. We Rise. We Progress.

Our core values are not slogans. They are operating principles that guide the way we manage every property and every relationship.

WE STEWARD each property as if it were our own, protecting long-term value and supporting stability.
WE CARE by putting owners and residents first, leading with empathy, transparency, and respect.
WE RISE to challenges with persistence and expertise, solving problems before they become setbacks.
WE PROGRESS by continually improving our systems, technology, and service to strengthen performance year after year.

Optimized Management Operations

Property management should be straightforward, transparent, and built to support long-term performance. YA Realty uses integrated systems for leasing, maintenance, communication, collections, and reporting so owners can see how their investment is performing and where opportunities exist.

More than 85% of payments are made online through a single-access portal, making it easier for residents to pay and easier for owners to stay informed. Our team also manages account follow-up, discrepancy notices, and collections when necessary.

A Multiplied Investment

With Young America Realty, your property does more than operate. It performs.

We strengthen your investment through disciplined leasing strategy, centralized maintenance, proactive collections, transparent reporting, and technology-driven operations that keep every detail aligned. The result is not just income, but sustained value, operational efficiency, and a property positioned to outperform year after year.

Own a Single-Family Home or Residential Rental?

Demand remains strong for quality rental homes in Bloomington-Normal. If you own a single-family home or other residential rental and are considering professional management, Young America can help you protect your asset, improve operations, and deliver a better resident experience.

Why Choose Young America Realty To Manage Your Rental Property?

Young America is more than a property management company.

We're all about people and taking stewardship seriously. Our goal is to ensure the best long-term investment return for each of our property owners, and we work tirelessly to "think like an owner" on your behalf. Young America's property management company is the top provider of student and residential housing in Bloomington-Normal and Peoria. Our residential division offers far more personalized services than our competitors, which means a much better experience for residents.

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Property Management FAQs

Below are a few common questions from owners exploring student or residential property management services in Bloomington-Normal.

What types of properties does Young America manage?

YA Realty manages both student and residential rental properties in Bloomington-Normal, with services designed to support strong occupancy, responsive maintenance, and long-term asset performance.

How does Young America help protect my investment?

We help protect your investment through professional leasing, 24/7 maintenance coordination, proactive collections, transparent reporting, and management systems focused on long-term value.

Do you provide reporting for property owners?

Yes. We provide detailed reporting that can include profit and loss statements, rent roll and occupancy data, delinquency information, check registers, and other account-level details.

How does maintenance work?

Our maintenance team is available 24/7, and most requests are resolved within 24 hours. We use skilled staff technicians and specialty support when needed to keep properties operating smoothly.

Can Young America help lease my property faster?

Our leasing and marketing teams work together to improve visibility, attract qualified renters, and support occupancy goals through consistent marketing and experienced leasing execution.

1 24/7 Property Maintenance Team

Our 24/7 maintenance team serves residents whenever the need arises and most requests are resolved within 24 hours. Our staff technicians are friendly, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. We also have on-call experts for specialty support, allowing our team to fulfill 37,000 requests annually.

Our maintenance team is here to serve you and make your property a great place to call home for residents. Young America is dedicated to providing service you can trust.

2 Qualified Leasing Team

Our property management leasing team includes highly qualified full-time professionals who are ready to walk renters through the leasing process, ensuring a smooth experience for renters and property owners.

3 Consistent, Successful Marketing

Young America is a strong presence in our community, and we continue to build on that name recognition through consistent placements in digital, print, outdoor, and social media. As your property management company, we work hard to make sure your property is seen.

4.4-star average rating with 2000+ reviews
4 fully-wrapped city buses
15,000+ promo shirts a year
25,000+ social media followers

4 Easy Payment Options

To keep revenue as high as possible for our property owners, we make it easy for residents to submit payments for rent and fees in-person, by mail, or electronically via our tenant portal. About 65% of payments by our residents are made online. Each month, we notify residents about account discrepancies with detailed steps toward resolution. When necessary, we also manage the collections process for delinquent accounts.

5 Detailed Monthly Reporting For Property Owners

At Young America, we believe property management should be straight-forward. We provide property owners with detailed reporting and develop reports for your account to show profit and loss statements, rent-roll/occupancy rates, delinquency statistics, check registers, and more.

Security Deposit Special!

$300 off your security deposit!*

*offer valid for approved applicants with no conditions. Must move in by 2/23/24.

Emergency Maintenance

With extreme cold expected today and throughout the week, please call 309-823-0179 if you are in need of emergency maintenance.

For all non-emergency maintenance, please login to your resident portal and submit a maintenance request.

Welcome Transfer Students!

Young America wishes you the best of luck as you start your new journey at ISU!

Please call 309-454-2338, or email [email protected], if you are still in need of housing for the 2024-25 school year!

Move Out is This Saturday!

UNLESS YOUR LEASE STATES OTHERWISE, YOUR MOVE OUT DATE IS MAY 11, 2024 BY NOON.

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Early Move In Key Pickup

Early Move In key pickup begins today at the Bone Student Center!

Keys will be available to pick up from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM!

For Current YA Residents, keys can be picked up starting at 8:30 AM. For NEW YA Residents, keys can be picked up starting at 10:30 AM.

Move In Information

If you took an Early Move In, please be sure that you have submitted your Move In Inspection.

To submit your move in inspection, please click the button below!

2024 Move In Inspection

June 4th Move In

June Move-In will occur on Tuesday, June 4th at our student office located at 311 S. Main Street, Normal, IL.

Please refer to your 24-25 lease to verfiy your move in date.

CLICK HERE FOR MOVE-IN INFORMATION

Festival YA is soon!

Festival YA is right around the corner! Don't miss your chance to get the NEW YA t-shirt and win some giveaways!

Wednesday, August 28th