Property Management Education Blog

A critical mistake we advise rental property investors NOT to make, is placing a tenant and then forgetting about the property. In this blog, we will cover the best practices for inspecting occupied rental properties. Not only will we cover what to look for in these inspections, ...

If you own Colorado rental property, it’s imperative that you make yourself aware of the rules and regulations surrounding security deposits. When a tenant vacates your property, properly processing the return of a security deposit can be a complicated process. What ar...

If you are a self-managing rental property owner, it’s only a matter of time before you receive the dreaded phone call from your tenant alerting you to a maintenance issue. This could be a faulty appliance, HVAC, or any number of other common home repairs. Often t...

Real estate investors are faced with many important decisions on how they will own and operate their rental properties including the legal ownership structure of the property. Should you legally hold the property in your personal name, or should set up some type of ownership ent...

Rental property investors often come to us with questions regarding renting to tenants with pets. Landlords and even property managers sometimes make the mistake of charging a separate pet deposit (in addition to the security deposit), when the reality is a that a separately d...

Perhaps the most frequently asked question we get from investors is, “Where should I buy and what areas should I stay away from?” In this blog, we break down the top three Colorado rental markets currently presenting the most opportunity for real estate investors.&...

Update: If you have a property in the city of Denver, you may not discriminate against an applicant based on source of income. What is subsidized housing and should you as a real estate investor incorporate it into your investment strategy? The answer depends on your own uniqu...

Our team at Grace Property Management talks to a lot of homeowners weighing their options between converting their primary residence into a rental property or selling. It’s not an easy yes or no. Here are six questions to ask yourself when trying to decide: I...

If you’re a residential property investor preparing to hire a property manager, you should absolutely ask these six un-frequently asked questions. Even if you have a manager you’ve already hired, call them and ask these six things to ensure you’ve effectively v...

Whether you as a rental property investor choose to hire a property manager or self-manage your rental investment portfolio, it’s essential that your vacant property is being marketed effectively. In this blog, we will identify the five key strategies to help you marke...