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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How to Rent Your Coeur d’Alene Property Quickly, Without Sacrificing Value
By Golden Properties Group Thursday, February 26, 2026
In property management, one common question we get from owners is: Should we move fast, or should we wait for the perfect tenant?On one hand, a vacant home costs money every single day. Owners want that property rented yesterday, but we know that rushing can lead to ba...
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7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager
By Golden Properties Group Thursday, November 20, 2025
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property ManagerIf you’re thinking about hiring a property manager, it can feel overwhelming. There are a lot of companies out there, and many of them look pretty similar. But the truth is, not all property management companies operate the...
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