Property Management Education Blog

Key PointsSelf-managing your rental property requires you to have the time, knowledge, and temperament. In order to successfully self-manage your rental property, you need to treat it like a business. Having a professional property manager on your side may save you time...

Key PointsCOVID-19 relief legislation for property managers and tenants is active, and in many cases extended through March 31, 2021.Relief related to eviction, late fees, and mortgages is available for property managers and tenants. COVID-19 relief legislation requires prop...

Key PointsInterviewing prospective property management companies is in your best interest as a Denver property owner to help avoid potential conflicts in the future. Ask specific questions that give you insight into the property management company's business model. The Denv...

If I own a rental property that is a condo or townhome - is there any special type of insurance I need to have? If you own a rental property that is a condo or townhome - you have a unique risk because the property is part of a home owners association (HOA). This risk is def...

Before investing in a rental property, knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing to look for. In this post, we share four aspects of rental properties you should avoid before making your real estate investing decision.One BedroomOne-bedroom rental properties often me...

As we approach the end of 2020, and with the COVID-19 pandemic still in full force, many Denver real estate investors are asking this question in the midst of chaos: “Is now the right time to sell my Denver rental property?” To answer this question we offer four cons...

If you are considering hiring a property management company to lease and manage your Denver rental property, you should do your research including a review of the property management agreement. This legal document defines the legal relationship between the property owner and the ...

If you’ve been a landlord for any period of time, you’ve likely received your fair share of tenant calls requesting a repair that needs to be addressed at your property. Sometimes, tenants offer to make the repair on their own with the request they receive a deductio...

As a real estate investor you want to maximize your tax benefits and write-offs, as well as avoid costly mistakes. The IRS has very specific rules regarding which expenses can be fully deducted from your taxes at the time of billing, and which expenses need to be deducted over t...

In an ideal world, your tenants will always pay the full rent amount by the due date, but as you likely know, this doesn’t always happen. As a Colorado landlord, you want to make sure that you’re collecting the highest percentage of rent that is due to you from your ...