Property Management Blog

When discussing property management, the subject of the Fair Housing Act will inevitably come up. Separate from landlord-tenant laws, Fair Housing laws cover discrimination in housing, be it buying, selling or renting a property, the law seeks for fair treatment of everyone. This law was created to end discrimination.  Discriminatory...

Starting out as a landlord can be overwhelming. Without prior experience, you may struggle with marketing your rental property. You may also need to curate a list of contractors and vendors in preparation for property maintenance. Aside from that, you may not know the first thing about tenant screening. Suffice to say, being a landlord ca...

Being in the rental business industry means dealing with several types of people. They could be contractors, vendors or even tenants. The focal point among them, however, is the tenants. They are your direct customers. If you don’t attend to their needs, it means your business has the potential to fail big time.No matter how good yo...

As a Fort Collins landlord, you must familiarize yourself with the statewide security deposit law. That’s because understanding it can help you avoid many potential conflicts with your tenant.  To elaborate, you’ll know what you can use it for and what you can’t. You’ll also know when you must return the secur...

Tenant damages are the bane of existence for landlords. A rental property naturally ages, making them more likely. Of course, wear and tear are expected over the years. However, some damages can be attributed to tenants' neglect. How should landlords address these issues? Is there a way to minimize the potential damages, so a pro...

Most of the time, the house that we’re living in isn’t necessarily the only one we’ll be calling our home in our lifetime. Life necessitates us to move. It might be due to job relocation, a change in status, moving in with someone else or wanting a change of scenery. What happens to the old home then? You can either...

Are you considering moving to Fort Collins, CO?Fort Collins is the perfect blend of small-town charm, thriving local businesses, and state-of-the-art business campuses. This city has been featured on CNN’s list of Best Places to Live for numerous years now.The lively, yet compact city is about an hour and a half from Denver. Fort Co...

Investing in a rental property can help you increase your monthly income and long-term economic growth. However, if you are just beginning your real estate investment journey, it pays to prepare yourself ahead of time. There are plenty of mistakes that you can make, and if you learn about them beforehand, you can save yourself a lot of ti...

As a property owner, you know that takes a lot of hard work to maintain a rental property and keep it attractive. One of the best ways to keep a property attractive is to apply a fresh coat paint. You may choose to paint your property in common and neutral colors, like white or cream. However, a new tenant might prefer a more vibran...

Featured Image Source: Joe Wolf via Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/joebehr/1245494319Fort Collins, a craft beer capital, is widely appreciated for its proximity to the great outdoors, bordered by plains and mountains. It has a vibrant nightlife, with more than 20 breweries. It also holds many popular beer fests.Fort Collins als...