Colorado Realty and Property Management, Inc. (Coloradorpm) staff members recently attended the Southwest Regional Conference for the National Association of Residential Property Managers. This was an intensive, week-long event aimed at continuing education in our field, with speakers and roundtable "break out" sessions on specific topics. One of the hottest topics at the Conference focused on … [Continue reading...]
Colorado RPM Monthly Newsletter Archives
Archives for the monthly newsletter from Colorado Realty and Property Management in Denver CO can be found below.
Preventing Fires in Your Rental Property
A fire can be devastating for anyone; each year thousands are injured or die in home fires. Although you cannot predict a disaster, the majority of the time, a fire in a rental property does not have to happen. Preventing a fire in a residence involves teamwork between property owners, the property manager, and residents. As your property management company, we do our very best to ensure that … [Continue reading...]
The Right To Enter a Rental Property
There are property owners who are under the impression they can enter their investment property without a reason at any time or without notice because they "own" the property. Savvy investors know this actually is not the case and blatantly entering a tenant's residence can lead to costly legal situations and encourage short-term tenancy. Every landlord does have the right to enter his or her … [Continue reading...]
Why Use a Licensed Contractor for Your Rental Property
A rental property is an important part of your financial portfolio. It generally takes careful planning and a large financial outlay, which is just the beginning. A successful investment takes expertise, which is why you think carefully about who will manage your property and we thank you for choosing our company. In addition, proper maintenance will play a major role in the lifetime and the … [Continue reading...]
It’s Cleaner Than When I Found It
Every property manager has heard this phrase many times. If said during a property management gathering, it usually elicits laughs or groans. As a property owner, you may have experienced these words first-hand from a resident yourself. No one really wants to hear this statement from any tenant. Three scenarios can lead to this cliche. First, there are times when tenants actually do deliver … [Continue reading...]
Why Should You Organize Your Taxes in December
April 15th may seem far away and you can wait to organize the information you need for your income tax return. This may be true. In fact, you may even file an extension, which would mean you have even more time before you have to worry about this annoying detail. Right now, you are probably thinking - why bother with this chore during the busy holiday season? You may or may not need to stop and … [Continue reading...]