Social media is a great tool to use in property management and one that we’ve been utilizing more and more here at WMC. It allows for an additional form of advertising, educating, and communicating, and in the property management industry, it can help you connect and build trust with current and prospective residents. So…
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As a property owner, it’s important to be aware of any potential scams or frauds that you could be faced with while you own the property and know how to combat them. Before we dive into the specifics, we want to note how important it is to use consistent screening criteria (following fair housing…
The only thing better than filling your rental building up with tenants is filling it with happy tenants. And in order to have happy tenants, it’s important for landlords and management to have good relationships with the community. Here are some tips to establish and keep that good relationship with your tenants, so they…
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you took the time to find the perfect investment, a great apartment building full of potential cash flow, but you’re not sure if the property management company you’re using is the right fit. Or maybe you’re thinking about hiring a property management company for the first time.…
Having a roof over your head and access to housing you can afford is a necessity for you and your family, yet when cities grow and expand it can push the cost of rent up and leave low- to medium-income residents unable to afford even a basic rental. All of this is currently compounded…
Wisconsin Management Company has been adapting our processes over the last few months to account for market changes and to ensure continued success for our clients through the challenges of COVID-19. One area in which we have seen a lot of success is the initial lease-up process of newly constructed rental properties. It's…
Property management has historically been a face-to-face industry. Whether it's leasing appointments, apartment showings or even daily management with on-site management teams, face-to-face interaction has been at the core of daily operations. The coronavirus crisis and the Safer-At-Home order that was put in place in Wisconsin at the end of March, invited an adaptation…
It's no secret that the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought with it many changes, and as property management remains an essential business through the crisis, we have been making changes on our end to adjust to the current climate. We are now offering video tours of our vacant or model units in lieu of in-person showings.…
As a leader in the property management industry, we recognize the importance of current regulations. Each quarter, we set aside an entire day to provide learning and training opportunities for our property management team. Last quarter, attorney Jay Koritzinsky spoke on the importance of fair housing laws in the rental business, not only because it is…
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