Landlord Essentials

Colorado Property Management, Landlord Essentials

First-Time Landlord Tips: What You Need to Know About Managing a Rental Property in Colorado

Maybe you inherited a home. Maybe you relocated for work and couldn’t quite sell your old place. Maybe you bought a duplex and figured renting the other half would help…
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Top Things Landlords Should Check Before a Tenant Moves Out

A tenant move-out can be a smooth transition—or it can turn into a costly headache. For landlords, the move-out inspection is one of the best chances to protect the property,…
Colorado Property Management, Landlord Essentials, Living In a Rental, Tenant Tips

How to Protect Your Rental Property During Drought Conditions & Water Restrictions

Colorado is no stranger to dry conditions, and this year so far has shown that with emphasis. With snowpack levels lower than usual, many water providers have officially instigated Stage…
Industry News, Landlord Essentials

Colorado Real Estate Laws Landlords Need to Know

Navigating the legal landscape that oversees Colorado’s real estate world can feel like an uphill battle, especially when more laws arise or others change each year. Our legislators routinely visit…
Landlord Essentials, Living In a Rental

Spring Cleaning Tips for Landlords and Tenants

Spring is such a magical time: the weather’s warming, the flowers and trees are blooming, and the sun shines brighter for longer. After months of being trapped indoors, the urge…
Close-up of new white carpet installed in a Colorado rental property
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Should I Charge My Tenants for Replacing the Carpet?

Processing the security deposit after your tenants move out can be a tricky process. Knowing what you can and cannot charge them for is essential—and under Colorado’s updated laws, it…
Denver Property Management, Landlord Essentials

5 Tips for Helping Your Carpets Last Longer in Your Rental

Carpet in rental properties can take a beating; it’s often one of the most high-maintenance parts of a property. And when the carpet looks worn or dirty, it can be…
Colorado Property Management, Landlord Essentials

Protecting Rental Data and Preventing Digital Fraud in Colorado Rentals

One of the biggest tools we have in life and in property management is technology. From digital rental applications to electronic lockboxes, online rent payments and smart home tech. It…
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What Every Landlord Should Know About Rental Property Insurance.

As the age-old saying goes, knowledge is half the battle. Learning from real-life experiences is great. Learning from someone else’s and avoiding the same mistakes entirely is even better. So…
Colorado Property Management, Landlord Essentials

Do I Need CO Detectors in My Colorado Rental?

This is a question we come across a lot. In short, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” The long answer is for several reasons. Installing the right number of CO…