Landlord Essentials

Colorado Property Management, Landlord Essentials

Property Management Fees in Colorado: What You Will Actually Pay in 2026

Property management companies in Colorado typically charge between 8% and 12% of monthly rent for ongoing management, plus a leasing fee of 75% to 100% of one month’s rent when…
Landlord Essentials

The Colorado Landlord-Tenant Act, Explained Simply

When it comes to real estate and property management, it’s no secret that Colorado is highly regulated. In fact, there’s not a singular Colorado Landlord-Tenant Act, but a collection of…
Evaluating rental properties for first time real estate investors
Landlord Essentials

How to Buy Your First Rental Property: Building the Mindset (and the Math) Behind Your First Deal

Buying your first rental property isn’t about finding a magical “perfect” house. It’s about learning how to look at a property with clear eyes, run the numbers honestly, and make a confident…
Tips for first time accidental landlords in Colorado
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…
Colorado landlord conducting move-out inspection checklist
Landlord Essentials

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 rental property lawn during drought and water restrictions
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…
Colorado landlord reviewing tenant rights and rental laws
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…
Worn carpet in a Colorado rental property being evaluated for replacement
Landlord Essentials

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…