Making the decision of whether or not to utilize the services offered by a property management company is often a very challenging one among real estate investors. Many real estate enthusiasts believe in the power and flexibility of the “do-it-yourself” mentality....
Richard Sturtevant
Richard has completed knowledge of all building systems, through 21+ years of hands-on experience. Richard currently lives in Wheat Ridge with his wife, son, and daughter.
Richard is the author of Landlord Like and Engineer currently available on Amazon.

Buying Your First Rental Property
Over the past decades, several different types of real estate investment strategies have been utilized to increase cash flow, create highly diversified portfolios, and achieve higher levels of wealth. If you have an interest in buying rental property, you are about to...
The Single Family Rental Market is Quickly Becoming the Most Popular Among Investors
In the last six months, the single-family rental (SFR) market has experienced a growth of billions of dollars in new capital. This stems from the reaction of general uncertainty that has occurred as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, there was a...
Is a Property Manager Worth the Cost?
A Property Manager is worth the cost if they provide enough value to justify the cost. How does a Professional Property Manager provide Value? The number one way a Property Manager provides value is to Minimize Vacancy. Rent is the sole source of income to the...
Tax Strategies Real Estate Investors May Utilize to Maximize Their Long-Term Profits
While discovering and investing in the right types of properties are two crucial steps to ensuring that your asset is capable of producing a lucrative income and appreciating in value -over time – these are not the only steps real estate investors may make in order to...
Single-Family Rentals Experience the Highest Occupancy Rate Since Mid-90s
Despite the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and slow growth in new construction levels, the general state of the rental industry involving single-family homes is now experiencing the single-highest occupancy rate since the year of 1994. This...
The “Urban Exodus” – What is it and What is it All About?
Urban Exodus is when a large number of the population leave big cities to move to the suburbs or rural areas. Over the last 50 years or so, there has been an increased level of concern about people who live in large cities relocating to rural areas, such as the...
How to Start a Rental Property Business from Home
Starting a rental property business is no easy endeavor; however, it is a very rewarding one – especially if you invest in income-producing properties. If you are an individual that is seeking to achieve long-term-based equity in real estate, the rental business is...
Denver Real Estate News, Trends, and Prices for Investors Amid the 2020 Pandemic
In the past several years, the Denver region has been experiencing a shortage of housing due to an immense increase in population due to the increase of job availability and an exceptionally strong economy. This has resulted in an increased demand for housing in and...


