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Should I Allow Tenants to Paint My Rental Property
When painting, landlords often apply neutral palettes in a rental unit since the colors look more cohesive. Any furnishing that a new renter brings will also match the paint. Additionally, it costs less to repaint using the same colors. If the landlord has multiple rental units, making them uniform in color is also quicker. However, when self-managing a rental property, you’re bound to come across a renter who wants to personalize their rental space. They might want to change certain decorations or show their personality by repainting. If your …
8 Tips for Making Your Denver Rental Property Stand Out
As a property owner in Denver, considering improvements to make living comfortable is always at the top of the list. For each day your rental property is vacant, you are losing potential income. One way of avoiding these vacancies is by making improvements in the property. Some of them can augment the value of the property, while others can transform it into a uniquely designed building that will attract potential investors. Our experience in managing properties helped us come up with the 7 best updates that will help your assets stand out. 1.…
Should I Rent My House Furnished?
One of the most frequent questions landlords in Denver ask themselves is – Should I rent my house furnished or unfurnished? Each choice has both pros and cons. It truly depends on your target market. Who are you planning on renting to? A Furnished Home A furnished home means that your rental unit comes with furniture and appliances. This makes it convenient for your tenants to move in right away. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of furnished rental properties: Advantages: 1. Demand higher rent If your unit is furnished, you can ra…
How to Attract Long-Term Tenants
Long-term tenants are great for cash flow. They guarantee income every month. The question that many landlords in Denver have is: how do I attract these tenants to my rental property? There are certain things that you can do. For example, you can demonstrate great communication and organizational skills, present a clean and well-maintained property, and screen tenants thoroughly. Here are 7 strategies to help you to attract long-term tenants for your Denver Colorado property. 7 Strategies to Attract Long-Term Tenants 1. Picture the kind of t…
5 Things You Should Know About the Fair Housing Act
There are many things that are key to running a successful rental business. For example, finding the right tenant, charging the right rent, and building a good relationship with your tenant. One thing that often goes under the radar is equal and fair treatment of tenants. Fairness comes in many forms. However, playing favorites – regardless of whether it is intentional or not – is always a bad mistake. In fact, the unfair treatment of renters was the reason why the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 was enacted. Back then, housin…