With week 7 of my internship coming to a close, a lot of things are starting to become clear for me. After I graduate college I realize that this may very well be my life for the next few years, and that thrills me. I have had a great time […]
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As of today I officially have 14 days left of my internship with Weidner apartments. I’ve learned so much over these past 6 weeks and I know that I’ll use every ounce of knowledge I’ve gained again and again over the course of my career in property management. Earlier this […]
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This week I had the privilege of attending the Summer 24’ Intern Outing hosted by the Milwaukee Regional Director Team. Weidner took all of the Milwaukee interns, Managers In Training, and MIT Mentors to the Brewers vs Pirates game on July 11th. Beyond that, Weidner also gave each of us […]
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This week I was asked to fill in for a community director at Avenir Apartments. This apartment complex is located in downtown Milwaukee, in close proximity to the Fiserv Forum and the Milwaukee River. At first I was very nervous when I was asked to fill in, as I have […]
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Week 7 was highly productive. Throughout the week, I conducted numerous showings, enjoying the opportunity to interact with people and address their questions. Additionally, I collaborated on several new marketing projects with the new property manager Lauren, and provided support to Brooke during her time out of the office. Overall, […]
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Any student completing an internship through the University of Wisconsin Stout is responsible for coming up with 5 learning goals to be worked on through the course of their internship. One of my learning goals was to become adept at using CRM software in a property management context. I’m happy […]
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Week #6 was a great week. I learned many new things, including application screening, and participated in several tours. I also worked on a few different projects. In the first project, I navigated our software system to determine which units needed furnace filters paused for the summer months. In the […]
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The second week of my internship with Weidner Apartments has been mainly focused on touring prospective residents. I’ve spent this time learning the ins and outs of the Stitchweld property, including amenities we offer, different pricing structures, as well as learning about the surrounding area. I’ve given roughly twenty tours […]
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Throughout the week, I focused on various marketing tasks for different properties. I met some of our new tenants and conducted several showings on my own. Additionally, I completed a few projects, including reviewing tenants’ move-in inspection sheets in Rent Check to ensure that necessary maintenance was addressed.
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During week four, I had a fun and educational experience. I assisted my property manager, Brooke, with marketing one of the new properties we started managing for an owner. I worked in our software system, took pictures of the vacant unit, and handled all the marketing necessary to get it […]
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My name is Declan Roddy and I am from Oak Creek, Wisconsin. It’s currently the summer before my senior year at UW-Stout and I was lucky enough to land an internship with Weidner Apartment Homes. This summer I will be working at Stitchweld, an apartment complex located in Bay View, […]
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During my third week at General Property Management, my responsibilities included ensuring that houses were clean, painted, and ready for new tenants. I also helped facilitate the distribution of approximately 80 sets of keys. One of the property managers, Brooke, took me along to meet another property manager who was […]
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My second week at General Property Management was a lot busier than my first. I commenced the week by independently inspecting approximately 20 vacant properties. This involved taking detailed photographs of broken or damaged items and submitting corresponding work orders. I then logged properties requiring painting, cleaning, or carpet cleaning […]
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Alexis Brinkmoeller Hometown: Eau Claire, WI High School: Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI Hey everyone! My name is Alexis Brinkmoeller. I am an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout where I’m a Double major in Business Administration & Real Estate Property Management. This summer I will be completing a […]
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