Coeur D'Alene Property Management Blog

Blog Post What the heck is CapX?

What the heck is CapX?

By Golden Properties Group Wednesday, July 15, 2026
If you’ve been hanging around rental property forums or reading up on real estate, you’ve probably seen the term CapEx or CapX (short for Capital Expenditures). For a beginner, it sounds like technical jargon, but the concept is actually pretty straightforward once yo... More +
Blog Post Planning Annual Budgets: How to Forecast Rental Income & Expenses

Planning Annual Budgets: How to Forecast Rental Income & Expenses

By Golden Properties Group Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Planning Annual Budgets: How to Forecast Rental Income & Expenses Many landlords simply collect rent, dealing with expenses as they arise. While that approach can work in the short term, experienced investors know that building a successful rental portfolio requires annual bu... More +
Blog Post Should You Allow Pets in Your North Idaho Rental? A Property Manager's Guide

Should You Allow Pets in Your North Idaho Rental? A Property Manager's Guide

By Golden Properties Group Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Should I Allow Pets? Discover whether you should allow pets in your North Idaho rentals. Learn the local insights, risks, stats, and how pets (and ESAs) can affect demand and your bottom line.As property managers at Golden Properties in Coeur d’Alene, we've seen ho... More +
Blog Post How to Price Your Rental Property in Idaho (The Right Way)

How to Price Your Rental Property in Idaho (The Right Way)

By Golden Properties Group Wednesday, May 27, 2026
How to Price Your Rental Property in Idaho (The Right Way)Before we talk strategy, it’s important to understand how rental pricing actually works.Rental prices are determined by a combination of market forces:The supply of comparable propertiesThe demand from qualified rent... More +
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The Types of Rentals We Manage (And Why We Keep It That Way)

By Golden Properties Group Thursday, May 21, 2026
What Kind of Properties Do We Specialize In? At Golden Properties, we intentionally keep our focus narrow. We specialize in long-term residential rental properties throughout Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding North Idaho communities. This focus allows us to develo... More +
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Normal Wear and Tear vs. Tenant Damage: What's the Difference?

By Golden Properties Group Wednesday, May 6, 2026
What’s Considered “Normal Wear and Tear” in a Rental Property?One of the most common questions landlords and tenants ask at the end of a lease is: What exactly counts as normal wear and tear?Understanding the answer to this question will help you determine ... More +
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Hidden Property Management Fees: What to Watch For Before You Sign

By Golden Properties Group Thursday, April 30, 2026
Hiring a property management company is a big decision for a rental property owner. Typically, property management companies handle tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and day-to-day communication, allowing owners to sit back, and relax. However, no... More +
Blog Post What Coeur d'Alene Landlords Should Know About Washers and Dryers in Rentals

What Coeur d'Alene Landlords Should Know About Washers and Dryers in Rentals

By Golden Properties Group Thursday, April 9, 2026
Should I Leave My Washer and Dryer in My Rental Property? When converting your home into a rental property, you will have to decide if you want to leave your washer and dryer behind. The “right” decision depends on your bandwidth as a landlord and the expectations of... More +
Blog Post Better Systems, Better Results: The Power of Technology in Property Management

Better Systems, Better Results: The Power of Technology in Property Management

By Golden Properties Group Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Role of Technology in Modern Property ManagementProperty management has changed a lot over the past decade. While the main goal remains the same, protecting rental properties and providing excellent service to tenants, the tools we use have evolved significantly.Today, techno... More +
Blog Post Should You Still Be Collecting Rent the Old-Fashioned Way?

Should You Still Be Collecting Rent the Old-Fashioned Way?

By Golden Properties Group Thursday, March 12, 2026
Should You Still Be Collecting Rent the Old-Fashioned Way? A Modern Guide for Landlords in Coeur d’AleneCollecting rent may sound straightforward, but the method you use can make a big difference. Whether you’re managing one property or several, your rent collection p... More +

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