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Blog Post How to Price a Wisconsin Rental Property: Tips for Investors

How to Price a Wisconsin Rental Property: Tips for Investors

By Keith Howard Monday, March 30, 2026
What Does Top Dollar Rent Mean in Wisconsin’s Rental Market?Chasing top-dollar prices for rentals can leave a landlord high and dry, but investors who earn high rental prices understand what the market rewards and ignores. Keep reading if you want to know just that—ho... More +
Blog Post Renting vs. Selling Property: Which Choice is Right for Me?

Renting vs. Selling Property: Which Choice is Right for Me?

By Keith Howard Friday, March 27, 2026
Why Should Investors Clarify Goals Before Renting or Selling a Property?Imagine selling a property, only to find out 20 years later that it would have doubled or tripled in value. For investors, it often doesn’t take much—just a harsh winter in Southeastern Wisconsin ... More +
Blog Post What Will It Cost to Make My Property Rent-Ready? A No-Fluff Breakdown

What Will It Cost to Make My Property Rent-Ready? A No-Fluff Breakdown

By Keith Howard Wednesday, March 25, 2026
What Does Rent-Ready Mean for Property Investors?Years ago, rent-ready meant the heating worked, and the roof didn't leak. Today, it involves competing against thousands of photos on Zillow, giving Southeastern Wisconsin residents access to dozens of comparable units in secon... More +
Blog Post Rent-Ready vs. Move-In-Ready: What Property Investors Need to Know

Rent-Ready vs. Move-In-Ready: What Property Investors Need to Know

By Keith Howard Monday, March 23, 2026
What Is the Difference Between Rent-Ready and Move-In-Ready for Property Investors?Some investors think of rent-ready and move-in-ready as the same, but tenants tend to feel differently. Rent-ready typically means a unit that meets basic legal and operational standards to be leas... More +
Blog Post Investor Onboarding at PAM: What to Expect and Why It Matters

Investor Onboarding at PAM: What to Expect and Why It Matters

By Keith Howard Friday, March 20, 2026
What Is the Purpose of Onboarding at PAM?The biggest mistakes investors make with property managers don’t happen years later—they happen during onboarding. Because this is such a complex business, onboarding with a performance management company helps you account for ... More +
Blog Post How Does Performance Asset Management Handle Vacancy?

How Does Performance Asset Management Handle Vacancy?

By Keith Howard Wednesday, March 18, 2026
What Does a Vacancy Really Mean for Investors?Vacancy isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet—it’s a silent threat to property investors, if left unchecked. Though vacancy rates can make or break an investment, it’s often because they get mismanaged. The key ... More +
Blog Post What Investors Need to Know About PAM's Costs and Fees

What Investors Need to Know About PAM's Costs and Fees

By Keith Howard Monday, March 16, 2026
How Does PAM Determine Whether a Cost Is Justified?Imagine a landlord in Milwaukee, WI, leaving a lawnmower at their complex for tenants to use. Instead of a win-win situation for convenience, the investor gets hit with $250,000 in liability fees after a resident gets injured. A ... More +
Blog Post How Does Performance Asset Management Handle Property Maintenance?

How Does Performance Asset Management Handle Property Maintenance?

By Keith Howard Friday, March 13, 2026
Defining Maintenance as Part of Long-Term Asset ProtectionWhen pipes burst this winter in a 36-unit building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and 53 people had to be evacuated due to heat and water failure, local news organizations referred to the landlord as “notorious” for ... More +
Blog Post Why Investors Choose PAM for Transparent Property Management Communication

Why Investors Choose PAM for Transparent Property Management Communication

By Keith Howard Wednesday, March 11, 2026
What Does “Good Communication” Mean in Property Management?The Amazon Effect has increased consumer expectations, forcing business owners to respond quicker than ever before, and property ownership is a prime example. Due to the availability of communication methods l... More +
Blog Post What Is Performance Asset Management’s Leasing Policy?

What Is Performance Asset Management’s Leasing Policy?

By Keith Howard Monday, March 9, 2026
What Does “Leasing” Mean for Performance Asset Management?Imagine an investor listing a property for $1,200, believing the market will support it. But two months later, the space gets rented for $1,000, the price that data initially supported. The numbers look consist... More +

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