Lee Mikkelson Elected President of NMRIC

erik-paulsenLee Mikkelson has been elected as the President of the National Multi Housing Resident Information Council (NMRIC).  This group of industry leaders has served as a hybrid trade group/executive council for the Resident Screening industry since 1985.  Spring meetings are held in Washington DC and include 2 days of industry related discussions as well as opportunities to meet with elected representatives and their staff to bring a broader level of awareness and understanding regarding the importance of stringent resident screening. 

While in Washington DC recently, Lee met with Noah Jacobson from Rep. Erik Paulsen‘s office and chatted about numerous industry related issues.  Lee stated, “Breaking the ice was incredibly easy as Noah is a fellow Hopkins Alumni.  I’m really looking forward to future conversations and enjoy having a point of contact that is familiar with our issues.

The next NMRIC event is in Denver, CO and will include a slate of speakers that will discuss compliance, regulation and numerous other industry specific topics.

Congratulations To Lee Mikkelson…Again!

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Rental Research Services congratulates our own Lee Mikkelson yet again!  We’ll let our friends at the Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) explain below:

Who Won the MHA/CIC Midwest Dynamic Duo Membership Recruiting Contest?

Congratulations to the Highest Recruiters in the Contest — the Dynamic Duo of Lee Mikkelson, Rental Research Services, and Jennifer Johnson, Reliable Property Services.

Thank you to everyone who helped welcome new members!” (Text courtesy of MHA’s Facebook Page.)

Lee was also MHA’s February “Recruiter of the Month“, and continues to help promote the value of joining MHA.

Join MHA Today!

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Affiliates matter!  If your company is an MHA member but you are not an affiliate, get on board today!  For only $77.00 you can join MHA as an affiliate member and start receiving your own copy of The Advocate each month.  Support your industry – join today!

Feel free to contact Lee Mikkelson toll free at 855-852-2090 if you have any questions about the value of MHA membership!

Lee Mikkelson – MHA’s February Recruiter of the Month

Top MHA Recruiter Award

Rental Research wants to congratulate Lee Mikkelson on receiving the Minnesota Multi Housing Association’s (MHA) February Recruiter of the Month!   Lee is currently serving on MHA’s Membership Commitee, and is very active in educating both individuals and companies on the value that MHA brings to them.

Rental Research has been a member of MHA since the early 1970′s.  They are a unique resource for training and education, product shows, and industry networking.  MHA also maintains a well respected lobbying presence at the state capital. Members of MHA  receive the monthly industry magazine “The Advocate,” which is filled with all kinds of valuable information.  There is strength in numbers – if you have yet to become a member, join MHA today!

For more information on how to join MHA, click here: Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA).

Congratulations to Angie French and Jon Hornig!

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Rental Research wants to extend congratulations to both current 2012-2013 Minnesota Multi Housinig Association (MHA) Chair Angie French of Oaks Properties LLC and her administration.  We appreciate the hard work and dedication that you have shown to our industry over the past year.  We also want to congratulate the incoming 2013-2014 MHA Board Chair Jon Hornig of the Hornig Companies, and we wish him continued success throughout the upcoming year.

Rental Research is proud to be a Sponsor of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association’s 2013 Presidential Gala, to be held Thursday, March 14th, at the Golden Valley Country Club.  We look forward to seeing many of our fellow MHA members there in both congratulating Angie and welcoming Jon!

Thank You.

Dear Rental Research Customers,

It has been a privilege taking care of your resident screening needs for over 40 years.  The growth we have experienced over the years is because of loyal customers like you, who continually support our business.  We appreciate your trust, and we will do our best to continue to give you the kind of service you deserve.

Thank you for your business.

Sincerely,

The Rental Research Team

Grand Prize Winner!

Congratulations to Jodi Domeier of Essence Property Management!  Jodi was Rental Research’s Grand Prize Winner at the Minnesota Multi Housing Association‘s 2012 Fall Product Show.  Jodi won $1,500.00 towards a brand new website from Cazarin Interactive.

Kudos to Jodi!

It’s A Wrap! The 2012 MHA Fall Product Show

The 2012 Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) Fall Product Show has now come and gone. Rental Research wants to take this opportunity to thank all of the MHA staff and volunteer committee members who put on a great event. Most importantly, we want to give thanks to all the wonderful people who voted our movie poster as the best poster of the show!

Please click on our Facebook page to see pictures from the show:

http://www.facebook.com/RentalResearch

We look forward to seeing everyone at the next MHA event!

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The 2012 MADACS Awards: And The Winners Are…

The 2012 MADACS (Multi Housing Achievement in Design, Advertising & Community Support) Awards have come and gone, but the fun has just begun.  Endless photos from the event are sure to flood the social media feeds for everyone that was involved.

The Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) acknowledges the MADACS awards as the most honored award given in recognition of superior contributions to the multi housing industry.

Rental Research wants to extend a “Congratulations!” to all that contributed to the fantastic event, from the sponsors, committee members, MHA staff, volunteers, nominees and winners!

Rental Research was honored with two major awards:

1.  Top Website:  Product/Service Provider

2.  Top Social Media Outreach: Product/Service Provider

 

Congratulations to all the 2012 Winners:

Caretaker: Individual Full Time
Kenneth Casper/Northwood Villa Apartments
Mid Continent Management Corp.


Caretaker: Individual Part Time
Jayme Swenson/Dove Terrace
Dominium

 

Caretaker: Team
Jovette Hankins and Tineka Flah/Royal Oaks Apartments
The Goodman Group, LLC

 

Maintenance: Individual 1-150 units – A
David Dupree/Elm Creek Apartments
Dominium

 

Maintenance: Individual 1-150 units – B
William Doncits/The Edge of Uptown
Goldmark Property Management

 

Maintenance: Individual 1-150 units – C
Dan Sellner/Lowertown Lofts Apartments
Bigos Management

 

Maintenance Individual: 151+ units – A
Jose Morazan/Promenade Oaks Apartments
Lincoln Property Company

 

Maintenance Individual: 151+ units – B
Bobby Munoz/Deer Ridge & Raspberry Woods Townhomes
StuartCo

 

Maintenance: Supervisor/Lead
Cathy Magnuson/Woodlane Place Townhomes
Laramar Communities
 

Maintenance: Team 1-300 units
Royal Oaks Apartments
The Goodman Group, LLC

 

Maintenance Team: 301+ units
Valley Creek Apartments
Greystar

 

Maintenance: Roving Team
Paul Palmgren and Todd Potter
Bigos Management


 
Community Manager: 1-75 units
Jennifer Sicard/Century Commons
Steven Scott Management, Inc.
 

 

Community Manager: 76-150 units – A
Lisa Caley/Huntington Hills
Nationwide Housing Corporation

 

Community Manager: 76-150 units – B
Maggie Handwerk/Summit Square Apartments
Timberland Partners, Inc.

 

Community Manager: 76-150 units – C
Judith Brown/The Heathers Estates
Lang Nelson Associates, Inc.


 
Community Manager: 151-225 units – A
Tera Morris Kane/Deer Ridge & Raspberry Woods Townhomes
StuartCo

 

Community Manager: 151-225 units – B
Leif Carlson/Bradley House Apartments
The Goodman Group, LLC
 

 

Community Manager: 151-225 units – C
Kevin Blanchard/Northtown Village
Real Estate Equities Management, LLC

 

Community Manager: 226-325 units – A
Jenny Noll/Heritage Landing
StuartCo


Community Manager: 226-325 units – B
Jason Spiller/Cedars 94 Apartments
The Goodman Group, LLC

 

Community Manager: 326+ units – B
Jonathan Wood/Valley Creek Apartments
Greystar
 


Community Manager: 326+ units – A
Kaci Brown/Eden Place
Pinnacle
 

Community Manager: Affordable Housing
Mary Davis/Park Haven Apartments
Dominium

 

Community Manager: Senior Housing
Heather Raduenz/The Wellington Senior Living
StuartCo
 


Assistant Manager: 1-225 units
Michaela Martel/Park Pointe
Steven Scott Management, Inc.

 

Assistant Manager: 226-350 units – A
Maria Kelley/Bierman Place
Steven Scott Management, Inc.

 

Assistant Manager: 226-350 units – B
Andrea Maloney/Riverview at Upper Landing
StuartCo

 

Assistant Manager: 351+ units
Laura Longen/Park Place Apartments
Greystar
 

Leasing Consultant: 1-225 units – A
Anna Javellana/Uptown Lake
Pinnacle

 

Leasing Consultant: 1-225 units – B
Colleen O’Brien/Ellipse on Excelsior
Steven Scott Management, Inc.

 

Leasing Consultant: 226-350 units – A
Debbie Komro/Promenade Oaks Apartments
Lincoln Property Company

 

Leasing Consultant: 226-350 units – B
Michelle Lindholm/Parkers Lake
Timberland Partners, Inc.
 

Leasing Consultant: 351+ units
Jennifer Persson/Parkway
Pinnacle
 

Support Staff – A
Gretchen Harnack
Thies & Talle Management, Inc.

 

Support Staff – B
Sharon Murphy
Pinnacle

 

Multi-Site Manager – B
Stacy Ekholm
The Goodman Group, LLC
 
Multi-Site Manager – A
Natasha Flayac
CommonBond Communities

 

Team Award: General Members
City Limits
Dominium

 

Team Award: General Members
Property Management Team
The Goodman Group, LLC

 
Best Landscape
Valley Creek Apartments
Trilogy Real Estate Group

 

Floor Plan: Studio or Efficiency
Oaks Glen Lake Apartments
Oaks Properties LLC

 

Floor Plan: 1 Bedroom/1 Bedroom + Den
The Glenn by St. Therese Southwest
Great Lakes Management Co., UrbanWorks Architecture LLC

 

Floor Plan: 2 Bedrooms
1800 Lake on Calhoun
The Shelard Group, Inc.

 

Floor Plan: 3 Bedrooms
Cornerstone Village
Sand Companies, Inc.

 

Cosmetic Upgrade – A
Sterling Ponds Apartments
Thies & Talle Management, Inc.

 

Cosmetic Upgrade – B
Creekside
Steven Scott Management, Inc.

 

Partial/Project Remodel or Addition: Common Area – A
Edina Towers
Bigos Management

 

Partial/Project Remodel or Addition: Common Area – B
Valley Creek Apartments
Trilogy Real Estate Group

 
Partial/Project Remodel or Addition: Unit – A
Cedar Pointe Townhomes
Steven Scott Management, Inc.

 
Partial/Project Remodel or Addition: Unit – B
Parkway Apartments
Pinnacle, Renovation Systems Inc.

 

Partial/Project Remodel or Addition: Unit – C
Chasewood Gates
At Home Apartments


 
Complete/Total Building Renovation – A
The Calhoun Greenway
Bigos Management
 


Complete/Total Building Renovation – B
Northgate Woods
Real Estate Equities Management, LLC


 
Green Initiative
Flux
Greco Properties, LLC


 
Print Newsletter
Basswood Trails Apartments
The Shelard Group, Inc.


 
Print Brochure
Dominium

 
Best Model
Lake Calhoun City Apartments
Village Green Management Companies


 
Community Signage
Park Place Apartments
Greystar


 
Social Media Outreach
The Churchill Apartments
RMK Management Corp/Churchill Apts


 
Color Guide Ad: Interior Ad
St. Cloud Properties
Apartment Finder Magazine, Timberland Partners, Inc.


 
Color Guide Ad: Cover Ad
Granite Cliffs
Apartment Living Guide, Nexus Real Estate Services, LLC


 
General Publication Print Ad
Thies & Talle Management, Inc.

 

 
Outreach Marketing Piece
Thies & Talle Management, Inc.


 
Website: Property or Management Company
Lofts at Farmers Market
Pinnacle


 
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Thies & Talle Management, Inc.


 
Community Service Program/PR
Park Haven Apartments
Dominium


 
Outstanding/Innovative Resident Service: Continuous
Connect: Share-a-Meal Program
Aeon Management LLC


 
Outstanding/Innovative Resident Service: One-Time Event
Thomas Lake Pointe
Dominium
 
Property Excellence: Affordable Housing, 1-100 units – A
Lakewood Apartments
Dominium


 
Property Excellence: Affordable Housing, 1-100 units – A
Westchester Village
StuartCo


 
Property Excellence: Affordable Housing, 1-100 units – B
Jefferson Square Townhomes
Dominium


 
Property Excellence: Affordable Housing, 101+ units
Midtown Exchange Apartments
Sherman Associates


 
Property Excellence: Senior Housing
Blaine Town Square Apartments
Sherman Associates


 
Property Excellence Award: 25-150 units, built prior to 1992
Jordan Mills Apartments and Townhomes
Timberland Partners, Inc.


 
Property Excellence Award: 25-150 units, built after 1992
Chaska Place
Steven Scott Management, Inc.


 
Property Excellence: 151+ units, built prior to 1992 – A
Oaks Lincoln Apartments
Oaks Properties LLC


 
Property Excellence: 151+ units, built prior to 1992 – B
The Cosmopolitan
Pinnacle


 
Property Excellence Award: 151+ units, built after 1992
Heritage Landing
StuartCo


 
Property Excellence Award: Best New Development-Affordable Housing
TrailSide Senior Living
Shelter Corporation – MN


 
Property Excellence: Best New Development-Market Rate
1800 Lake on Calhoun
The Shelard Group, Inc.


 
Team Award: Product/Service Members
Stone Valley Painting, LLC


 
Print Brochure: Product/Service Provider
Restoration Professionals, Inc.


 
Outreach Marketing Piece: Product/Service Provider
Apartments.com

 

 
Outstanding Vendor Service Commitment to Customers
Giertsen Company


 
Outstanding Vendor Product or Service Innovation
HousingLink


 
Associate Member of the Year
Q.T. Commercial Construction & Roofing

Lee Mikkelson: MHA’s Top Recruiter Of The Month

Congratulations to our very own Lee Mikkelson for becoming Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA)‘s Membership Recruiter Of The Month for July 2012.

A well deserved accomplishment indeed!