Property Management Blog

What Do Landlords Need to Know about Security Deposits?

An article from The Independent Landlord suggests that property owners should be spending an average of 10% of their gross on repairs and maintenance each year.You may be able to pay for some repairs using security deposits. It's important to know how security deposits work a...

Rental Management or Tenant Placement: Which Is Better?

According to Bankrate, there were 15,269 homes for sale in Wisconsin in September 2024. This is an increase of 9.6% from September 2023, showing just how active this market is.If you want to take advantage of this activity, rental properties can be a great option. However, managi...

Vacation Rental Hosting Tips for a Five-Star Experience in Wisconsin Dells

According to the Wisconsin Dells government, the city hosts four to five million visitors annually. Interestingly, this charming Wisconsin city has a permanent resident population of 3,200 (only about 0.064% to 0.08% of its yearly visitor count).With such visitation rates, rentin...

Comparing Vacation Rental Platforms: Which One Is Right for You?

According to the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, from January to December 2023, visitor spending had a total impact of over $2.02 billion on the area's economy. Lodging topped the spending categories, accounting for over a third ($483.18 million).All those fi...

4 Home Sharing Tips to Maximize Your Rental Success

People were less inclined to travel earlier this year, but attitudes are changing. More would-be travelers planned leisure trips in 2024 compared to last year -- but are they coming to your rental property?You may think your home is the greatest place in the world. However, other...

5 Key Airbnb Management Tips for Beginners

Search Logistics says there are over five million Airbnb hosts worldwide. The average cost for an Airbnb in North America is $163, nightly. You have plenty of competition and need a way to stand out, especially as a beginner.There's nothing quite like sticking to the basics. ...

Urban Vacation Rental Tips: Attracting City Explorers in Wisconsin Dells

Did you know that every year, we get four to five million tourists in Wisconsin Dells? That makes our city one of the top Wisconsin vacation spots!As a popular tourist destination, Wisconsin Dells also has a wide variety of accommodations for visitors to choose from. You're f...

Summer Vacation Rental Tips: Making the Most of the High Season in Wisconsin Dells

Each year, our little city welcomes over 4 million visitors who fuel our economy and support local businesses. How can you get them to support your vacation rental portfolio, too?The key is to maximize our peak tourism season, which happens to fall primarily in the summer (with u...

Top 10 Vacation Home Rentals: Find Your Perfect Getaway in Wisconsin Dells

With over 4 million people visiting Wisconsin Dells every year, it's one of the favorite vacation destinations in the state. Families, couples, and older individuals all love to spend their free time in the area.After one trip to Wisconsin Dells, it's not hard to see why ...

4 Tasks You Need to Do in Short-Term Rental Management

Managing vacation rentals can be a tough job, especially when trying to make it a success in the competitive Wisconsin Dells area. It's not just about having a clean place for guests. You also need solid planning to keep everything running smoothly.Many people jump in thinkin...