Denver Property Management Blog

Colorado Security Deposit Rules: What Every Denver Landlord Needs to Know in 2026

By My Haven Group Thursday, May 21, 2026

Security deposits seem simple until they're not. We've worked with landlords who had solid relationships with their tenants right up until move-out — and then a poorly handled deposit return blew the whole thing up. Sometimes it ends in a small claims filing. Someti...

How to Run a Tenant Criminal Background Check in Denver, CO

By My Haven Group Thursday, May 14, 2026

To run a tenant criminal background check in Denver, you must obtain written consent, use a reputable screening service, and review results consistently and in compliance with fair housing laws.Are you confident you're screening tenants thoroughly enough to protect your Denve...

Summer Is Coming: Your Denver Rental Property Prep Checklist

By My Haven Group Thursday, May 7, 2026

Denver Summer Rental Property Checklist Last June, we walked into a rental in Wheat Ridge that had been sitting vacant for two weeks. The AC unit hadn't been serviced in three years. The filter was so clogged it looked like a felt art project. The tenant had just signed a 12-...

Is Your Denver Rental Actually Performing? 5 Numbers Every Landlord Should Know

By My Haven Group Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Is Your Denver Rental Actually Performing? 5 Numbers Every Landlord Should Know Most landlords we meet can tell you their rent and their mortgage payment. Some can tell you their approximate cash flow. But very few can tell you their cap rate, their expense ratio, or what th...

Ways to Increase Your Cash Flow and Get Your Life Back in Denver, CO

By My Haven Group Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Increasing cash flow on your Denver rental property comes down to reducing costs and making smart upgrades that attract quality tenants willing to pay more. The right cash flow strategies don't need you to buy more properties. You just need to manage the ones you have more ef...

Spring Rental Season in Denver: What Landlords Need to Know Before Listing

By My Haven Group Thursday, April 2, 2026

Spring Rental Season in Denver: What Landlords Need to Know Before Listing Every April, we get a wave of calls from Denver landlords who are just now realizing their lease ends in 60 days and they haven't done a thing to prepare. We get it — life gets busy. But spring ...

Benefits of Owning a Rental Property and Not Selling in Denver, CO

By My Haven Group Saturday, March 14, 2026

Owning a rental property without selling it can be a profitable, flexible investment strategy. You'll enjoy the benefits of long-term income instead of a single payout. You can also build equity in the property and take advantage of several tax breaks.Being a house flipper wh...

How to Price Your Denver Rental Property in 2026 (Without Leaving Money on the Table)

By My Haven Group Thursday, March 5, 2026

How to Price Your Denver Rental Property in 2026 (Without Leaving Money on the Table) Of all the conversations we have with new landlord clients, the pricing conversation is the one where we have to be the most honest — and sometimes the most direct. Because the number one ...

Spring Rental Property Maintenance Checklist for Denver Landlords

By My Haven Group Friday, February 27, 2026

Spring Rental Property Maintenance Checklist for Denver LandlordsEvery spring, we get a wave of calls from Denver landlords who spent the winter assuming everything was fine — and are now staring at a $4,000 repair bill that could have been caught in October. We don't s...

From Accidental Landlord to Strategic Investor: Your Complete Transition Guide

By My Haven Group Thursday, February 26, 2026

From Accidental Landlord to Strategic Investor: Your Complete Transition Guide What You'll LearnHere's what we're covering in this guide:Think like an investor – Make decisions based on returns, not emotionsGet your finances dialed in – Proper pricing, bud...