Accidental Landlords
Relocating, deployed, or can't sell? Rent your Denver home without becoming a full-time landlord
Pricing
Standard Full-Service pricing: 8% of collected rent and a 50% leasing fee. No setup fee, and you can cancel with 30 days' notice if you decide to sell or move back.
Full fee scheduleA lot of Denver landlords never planned to be one. A job moved you to Austin. A deployment sent you to Fort Carson. You bought a bigger house and the market softened before you could sell the old one. Renting the home out is often the smartest financial move, but it only works if someone competent is running it.
We specialize in first-time, long-distance and reluctant landlords. We'll tell you honestly what the home will rent for, what it needs before listing, and what you'll net each month, then handle everything from there.
Who this is for
- Job relocations and military PCS moves
- Owners who couldn't sell at their target price
- Inherited Denver homes
- Owners moving up but keeping the first house
What's included
Everything accidental landlords covers
Rent vs. sell analysis
A side-by-side look at renting versus selling, including projected rent, expenses, cash flow, tax considerations and appreciation, so you can decide with real numbers.
Rent-ready checklist
A walkthrough that separates must-fix items from nice-to-haves, with vendor quotes at cost for anything you want done.
Lender, insurance and HOA prep
Guidance on landlord insurance, notifying your mortgage servicer, and HOA rental rules so there are no surprises.
Everything a full-service plan includes
Leasing, screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, accounting and Denver rental licensing.
Remote owner experience
Approve repairs, read statements and message your manager from anywhere in the Rentvine owner portal.
Accidental Landlords FAQs
Should I rent or sell my Denver house?
It depends on your equity, interest rate, cash flow and plans. Many owners with sub-5% mortgages come out ahead renting for a few years. Our free rent-vs-sell analysis puts actual Denver rent comps and expense estimates in front of you so you can decide.
Can I move back into my home after renting it?
Yes. Colorado's for-cause eviction law (HB24-1098) lists an owner or immediate family member moving in as a permitted no-fault reason for non-renewal, subject to an extended written notice period (currently 90 days). We'll structure the lease term around your plans.
Do I need to tell my mortgage company or insurer?
Most lenders allow renting after you've occupied the home for the required period, but you must switch from a homeowner's policy to a landlord (DP-3) policy. We'll walk you through both.
What if I'm deployed or overseas?
The owner portal works from anywhere, we communicate by email and video call, and our management agreement includes Servicemembers Civil Relief Act-aware provisions.
Service areas
Accidental Landlords across the Denver metro
- DenverCity and County of Denver
- AuroraArapahoe, Adams and Douglas Counties
- LakewoodJefferson County
- LittletonArapahoe County (seat), with parts in Jefferson and Douglas
- ArvadaJefferson and Adams Counties
- WestminsterAdams and Jefferson Counties
- ThorntonAdams and Weld Counties
- CentennialArapahoe County
- Highlands RanchDouglas County (unincorporated)
- ParkerDouglas County
- EnglewoodArapahoe County
- Wheat RidgeJefferson County
- GoldenJefferson County (seat)
- BroomfieldCity and County of Broomfield
- Castle RockDouglas County (seat)
- Commerce CityAdams County
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Ready to stop managing your rental the hard way?
Get a free rental analysis for your property. We'll show you the rent it should earn, the plan that fits, and the exact fees, before you sign anything.