Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own garden. You can still have healthy, abundant plants without a traditional garden setup and bring some greenery into your space. But there are some tips specific to starting a garden in an apartment or on your balcony/patio versus a backyard and certain plants…
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So you’re thinking about renting! Maybe you’re just starting to look or maybe you’re about to move in. Wherever you are in your journey, it’s really important to consider purchasing renters insurance. In fact, you may be required to purchase renters insurance before you move in. This not only ensures that you, personally, are…
You’re about to embark on a well-deserved trip. Everything on your to-do list is complete, except how to prepare your rental while you’re away on vacation. In today’s blog, we’ll walk you through some important steps to complete before you depart. 1. Let your landlord know you’ll be leaving your apartment for an extended…
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.…
Do you ever sit on the couch and feel like the walls are closing in around you? Maybe you’ve recently transitioned to working from home or you’re just feeling fatigued from being cooped up for so much of the last year. If you’re starting to feel like the space you have isn’t big enough for…
Cleaning your space is not a seasonal task, but once the spring season arrives, it can provide you with much-needed motivation to deep clean and reinvigorate your entire home. As we start to prepare for lots of time on the go during the busier summer months, spring is a great time to deep clean the…
It's no secret that 2020 was a financially challenging year for people across the country. COVID-19 led to unexpected job losses, which resulted in reduced income and missed rent payments. This, of course, impacted both our community residents and owners. You might remember that having a positive attitude is one of our core values…
In our previous blog post, we discussed the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and how the federal government is providing incentives to owners of private properties in order to increase the affordable housing inventory available to low- and medium-income households. Here at Wisconsin Management Company, this cause is close to our hearts and…
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…
Brrr, it’s cold outside! There must be something we can do inside to keep ourselves entertained, right? The long, cold, snowy Wisconsin winters can have us feeling like we are forced to stay inside out of fear of turning into a human icicle. But we have crafted a list of some fun and practical…