Property Management Blog

Colorado Housing Laws in 2026: What Passed, What Failed, and What’s Next

By Lizz Walters Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2026 Mid-Year Legislative Update Prepared by: Lizz Walters lizz@rentgowalters.comColorado Housing Laws in 2026: What Passed, What Failed, and What’s NextThe 2026 session at the Colorado Capitol is in the books, and for anyone who owns or manages rental property here, t...

The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing a Denver Rental Property

By Lizz Walters Monday, July 20, 2026

Most DIY Landlords Focus on the Fee They're Saving. Here's What They're Actually Spending.Managing your own rental property in Denver seems straightforward on paper. Skip the management fee, handle things yourself, keep more of the rent. The math looks clean until you...

Fall Leasing in Denver: What Owners With September and October Leases Need to Do Right Now

By Lizz Walters Saturday, July 11, 2026

If Your Lease Ends This Fall, the Clock Is Already RunningIf you have a lease ending in September or October, the next few weeks are more important than most owners realize.Summer is peak leasing season in Denver. Nearly 70% of all relocations happen between Memorial Day and Labo...

What Denver Rental Owners Need to Know Heading Into Summer 2026

By Lizz Walters Monday, June 15, 2026

If you own a rental property in Denver, the market you are heading into this summer looks different than it did a year ago. Vacancy rates are sitting around 7.6% metro-wide, the highest in over sixteen years. Average rents are down about 3% year over year. Tenants are taking long...

Summer Rental Season Is Coming. Here's How to Make Sure Your Property Is Ready.

By Lizz Walters Friday, May 1, 2026

If you own a rental property in Denver, the next 60 days are the most important of the year.Summer is peak leasing season. Families move between school years. College students secure housing before fall. Professionals relocating for new jobs need a place before their start date. ...

Denver Leads the Nation in Accidental Landlords. Here's What to Do Next.

By Lizz Walters Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Denver Just Topped the Nation in Accidental Landlords. Here's What That Means If You're One of Them.A report published this week put Denver at the top of a list nobody was trying to lead.According to new Zillow data, Denver has the highest rate of accidental landlords in ...

Hold Your Tenants. The Denver Market Is About to Reward You For It.

By Lizz Walters Wednesday, April 8, 2026

If you've been following the Denver rental market headlines lately, you could be forgiven for feeling uneasy.Vacancy at a 15-year high. Rents dropping. Landlords offering free months, waived fees, gift cards just to get someone in the door. By the end of 2025, Denver had the ...

What Tenants and Property Owners Say About Walters & Company

By Lizz Walters Monday, March 23, 2026

Real Feedback from the Denver Property Management ExperienceWhen property owners look for a management company, they’re usually asking one question:“What is it actually like to work with them?”And when tenants move into a managed property, they’re asking s...

Why February Is a Smart Time to Review Your Lease and Compliance

By Lizz Walters Thursday, February 19, 2026

February is often a quieter month in the Denver rental market, which makes it an ideal time for owners to step back and review the foundation of their rental operations: leases and compliance. While spring leasing season gets most of the attention, the decisions made before deman...

2026 Denver Rental Market & Compliance Update for Property Owners

By Lizz Walters Thursday, January 15, 2026

Denver Metro Rental Market & Colorado Law Update: 2025–2026This update is intended to keep you informed about what occurred in the Denver Metro rental market over the past year and to help you prepare for the year ahead. The rental environment has shifted significantly ...