The Denver Landlord's Digest Podcast | Essentials of Being a Great Landlord

MAY 2026- Why Denver Homes Are Sitting Twice as Long as You Think

This month, we’re highlighting a Denver market update from the Colorado Real Estate Investing Podcast featuring Brandon Scholten, Chris Lopez, Jeff White of Envision Advisors, and Troy Howell of Nova Home Loans. For rental property owners, May’s numbers raised important questions. Active inventory fell 9.6% year over year, new listings dropped 17.2%, and the sales market continues to shape leasing, pricing, and investment decisions heading into summer. From Keyrenter Denver’s perspective, the discussion centers on what these trends mean for landlords and investors. Brandon shares property management insights, including how longer vacancies affect returns and why proactive pricing is critical. He also explains Keyrenter Denver’s 3-7-12 day vacancy management plan, designed to help owners stay competitive and reduce lost rental income. The episode includes a real-world example of a rental property that started at $1,600 per month, was adjusted to $1,475, and secured a tenant before the next planned price reduction. It’s a practical reminder of what we’re seeing across the Denver rental market: strategically priced, proactively managed properties tend to lease faster and perform better.

From Albuquerque to Denver: Michelle's Property Management Story

In this team spotlight episode, we introduce you to Michelle Whiting, a Senior Property Manager here at Keyrenter, and explore her path into real estate and property management, her move from Albuquerque to Colorado, and what she handles day to day while managing a large portfolio. Michelle shares how owning rentals herself shapes the way she advises and communicates with owners, what she’s seeing in today’s market as some landlords consider selling, and why clear, honest expectations are essential in a strong owner–property manager partnership. She also describes how she navigates the tension of representing both owner and tenant interests, recounts an intense eviction experience, and closes with what she enjoys most about the work and the support she finds on the Key Renter team. Visit www.keyrenterdenver.com

Colorado Landlord Legislation Already Affecting Your Rental Properties

In this episode, we’re bringing you a repurposed conversation from a recent legislative update, adapted into a podcast format to break down what Colorado landlords need to know right now and unpack the latest housing legislation and its real-world impact on rental property owners. This episode covers key updates like 30-day rent demand requirements, domestic violence protections, pricing transparency rules, security deposit changes, and tenant screening policies, while also highlighting a few proposed bills still worth watching. More importantly, the conversation focuses on what these changes actually mean in practice, the unintended consequences already being seen, and how landlords can stay compliant and ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Pricing Your Rental in 2026: Understanding the Current Market

Denver’s leasing landscape has shifted heading into 2026, and this episode breaks down what that change looks like from the front lines at Keyrenter Denver. Jeremy sits down with Phalisia (Head of Leasing) and John (Head of Business Development) to unpack why today’s rental environment feels different than the last few years, what they’re seeing from tenants and competing inventory, and what that means for owners trying to protect performance. If you’re an accidental landlord, planning to list this spring, or simply trying to understand what’s driving longer vacancy and tougher negotiations, this conversation offers a clear, real-world view of the market—and the mindset landlords need to navigate it.

Mastering Real Estate Investments: The Power of LLCs

In this episode of the Denver Landlord's Digest podcast, the hosts welcome Patsy from Shielded Wealth [https://www.shielded-wealth.com/], who specializes in setting up and managing LLCs for real estate investors. Patsy shares her journey into the realm of real estate, recounting early experiences managing an apartment complex, the importance of LLCs for protecting personal assets, and the intricacies of partnership returns. She emphasizes the benefits of real estate investments, the process of establishing LLCs, partnering with property managers, and the role of tax strategies. Patsy’s mission is to educate investors about the ease, safety, and financial advantages of using LLCs in real estate investment. The episode concludes with her encouraging listeners to consider LLCs for their real estate ventures and offering her services for setup and ongoing compliance.