Hilltop Cottages located in beautiful Pine City, MN is now accepting applications!

Hilltop Cottages are located in beautiful Pine City, MN. Hilltop Cottages feature 1, 2 & 3 bedroom cottage style homes. This property features amenities such as: a clubhouse, an on-site office, fitness room, community room and a community playground. The individual cottages feature keyless deadbolts, vinyl flooring in main areas with carpet in the bedrooms, a dishwasher, fully equipped kitchens, ceiling fans, in-home washer & dryer, 9 foot ceilings, a patio, attached garages and so much more! 

Northside Artspace Lofts located in Minneapolis, MN is now accepting applications!

Located just outside downtown Minneapolis and within walking distance of a future light rail stop, the Harrison Neighborhood has a rich cultural heritage supporting the arts and creative sectors. Northside Artspace Lofts features a brand-new five story, 100-unit artist apartment community featuring 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes. 

Northside Artspace Lofts is rich with amenities available to all residents, including a large gallery at the main entrance, community work-space, community gathering areas, outdoor arts engagement and child play areas, resident community and pollinator gardens and so much more! 

Finding your next apartment home doesn't have to be stressful. Here's just a few tips to help get you started in your search. 

Set A Budget And Stick To It
Make sure you can afford the rent at the places you are looking. Management companies usually like to see their prospects making 2-3 times the amount in rent, which is usually a good starting point for prospects when looking at price. It is easy to get wrapped up in the amenities and other great things about an apartment community and what they have to offer. Sticking to a budget and looking at apartments that fit within that budget is a great way to save money and not get distracted. It’ll make your wallet happy too.

Find Out About Amenities
A lot of apartment communities have amenities such as a fitness center, community room, pools, tennis courts, etc. This is great for residents! The convenience of having things around is important. Think of what amenities you are looking for in a community, for example, dog owners may want a dog park in their apartment community, or a walking path around their building to ensure the health of their dog. List the amenities you are looking for; how important they are to you and how they fit into your budget. If you find an apartment building that has all of your listed amenities but is out of your price range, don’t fret. Maybe there is a different apartment community that has some of your amenities but has other options within the area. A community that has a pool and playground with a tennis court down the street will be comparable to the community that has all three amenities. Keep in mind your options and how they can work for you.

Clarify Parking
Parking can be a hassle. Make sure you ask your future apartment community about their parking guidelines. Some require a parking pass, some have designated guest parking and some apartment communities do not have any parking guidelines.

Community Rules
Community rules are important. No one likes getting in trouble over a misunderstanding. Ask your future management company for a copy of the lease before you sign it and a resident handbook if applicable. While reading through the community rules, ask yourself if you are able to follow these rules realistically. For example, some apartment buildings have rules such as “Laundry Room Hours 8:00am-10:00pm” make sure these times fit within your schedule or if you need to find a laundromat around the area.

Location
Make sure the location of your new home is where you want to be. Check the travel time to your most frequent visited places such as your favorite place to eat, work, favorite biking trails, etc.

Utilities
No one likes unwanted surprises, especially when talking about bills. Make sure you know what is included in rent and what needs to be payed separately. Make sure these separate bills still fit within your budget. Feel free to ask your future management company if cable and internet are included and if not what companies provide service in that area. Do some research and find out what deals those companies can provide and make sure their price fits within your budget.

MetroPlains Management's team is here to help you during your search. 

MetroPlains Management is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Rokusek to Vice President. Jim joined the company two years ago and has implemented maintenance protocols which have improved property operations and customer service. Jim’s background in maintenance, technology and leadership gives him an overall understanding of how to maximize profit and return on investment over the longer term of the physical asset. Jim has over 30 years in the maintenance field, both in the military and private sector. Tammy Burtness, President of MetroPlains Management, said “Jim’s leadership skills are exceptional, and with his extensive knowledge of maintenance operations, I’m confident MetroPlains Management is well-positioned to continue our outstanding growth and development.”

James Rokusek oversees both the maintenance and capital improvements operations of approximately 5,500 apartment homes and 550,000 Sq Feet of commercial space located in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Oklahoma.  Mr. Rokusek also assists the company in many different technical aspects of insurance related claims throughout the company.  Jim has over 30 years of maintenance experience with 15 of those years’ experience in the apartment housing industry.  Jim also has an active role in the company’s safety council.

Jim is a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) as designated by the National Apartment Association and holds certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Handlers and Lead Based Paint Renovator.  Mr. Rokusek possess a Class 2C Minnesota State Boiler Engineer License.  Jim also has an Associates of Applied Science degree in Electrical and Mechanical Applications.

MetroPlains Management, a property management company in its 35th year, currently manages 5,500 units throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas and Oklahoma.

MetroPlains Management recently held a grand opening event at Harper Heights Independent Senior Living in West Fargo, ND.

Harper Heights is West Fargo's newest Affordable Independent 55 and Better Senior Living community. Located in an established quiet neighborhood Harper Heights is a great place to call your next home.  

Amenities included: brand new construction, washer/dryer in unit, elevator, heated parking garage, community room, media room, fitness room, 24/7 maintenance, controlled access, professionally managed, independent senior living, affordable apartments, centrally located, some utilities included and beautiful views. 

For leasing questions call MetroPlains Management at 701-232-1887.

FARGO, ND - Tammy Burtness of MetroPlains Management has been elected president of the executive committee for the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH), the nation’s premier association for affordable rental housing professions.
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CARH members regularly represent the needs of the rural housing industry to Congressional Offices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Treasury.

“I look forward to assisting CARH in the continued education of the need for affordable rental housing in rural America, and to inform the federal government on the challenges of both affordable rural housing renters and property owners,” said Burtness

Burtness has over 25 years of experience in the affordable housing industry. She is currently the president of MetroPlains Management, overseeing both the financial and physical operations of the organization. Burtness has been an active member of CARH for several years, advocating affordable housing issues with the organization.  

Burtness has also held positions as president of the Lake Region Apartment Association, and North Dakota Apartment Association and Rocky Affordable Housing Management Association board members.  

MetroPlains Management specializes in multi-family property management, development, asset management, and property rehabilitation. Through its property management division, the company oversees 5,800 housing units in five states - North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, and Oklahoma.