Property Management Blog

Blog Post Rental Application Fraud Is Getting Harder to Spot — Here's What We're Catching
By Chris Mauzy - Monday, August 3, 2026

Rental Application Fraud Is Getting Harder to Spot — Here's What We're Catching

Five years ago, a fake pay stub was usually easy to catch. Wrong font. Math that didn't add up. A logo pulled off Google Images and stretched sideways. If you knew what a real ADP stub looked like, you could spot a bad one in about ten seconds.That era is over.The documents c...
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Blog Post Home Warranties on Rentals: What They Actually Save
By Chris Mauzy - Monday, July 27, 2026

Home Warranties on Rentals: What They Actually Save

Home Warranties on Rental Property: What They Actually Save YouMauzy Properties · Twin Cities single-family rental managementEvery month, we file warranty claims on behalf of owners who carry home warranty or utility appliance plans. We've done it enough times to have ...
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Blog Post First-Time Landlord in Minnesota? Here's What You Actually Need to Know
By Chris Mauzy - Monday, July 6, 2026

First-Time Landlord in Minnesota? Here's What You Actually Need to Know

Renting out your first property in Minnesota is exciting — and it's also the point where a lot of new landlords accidentally hand themselves a part-time legal job they didn't sign up for. Minnesota has some of the more tenant-protective statutes in the country, and ...
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Blog Post Sell or Rent? Why the 2026 Numbers Favor Holding Your Twin Cities Home
By Chris Mauzy - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Sell or Rent? Why the 2026 Numbers Favor Holding Your Twin Cities Home

If you own a single-family home in the Twin Cities and you're weighing whether to list it or rent it out, the market is sending a clearer signal than it has in years. While apartment rents have flattened, demand for single-family rental homes is doing the opposite — and...
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Blog Post Twin Cities Real Estate Trends 2026: What Every Rental Property Owner Needs to Know
By Chris Mauzy - Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Twin Cities Real Estate Trends 2026: What Every Rental Property Owner Needs to Know

If you own a rental property anywhere in the Twin Cities metro — from Lakeville to Maple Grove, Minneapolis to Woodbury — 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most landlord-favorable markets we've seen in years. The numbers tell a story that national headlines are ...
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Blog Post Minnesota Real Estate Market Update 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
By Chris Mauzy - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minnesota Real Estate Market Update 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Minnesota real estate market is shifting—and for many buyers and sellers, that’s welcome news.After several years of intense competition, rising home prices, and limited inventory, 2026 is bringing a more balanced market across the state. From the Twin Cities to s...
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Blog Post 60 Days Doesn't Fix the Problem — It Just Delays It
By Chris Mauzy - Thursday, March 26, 2026

60 Days Doesn't Fix the Problem — It Just Delays It

The St. Paul City Council's new eviction notice extension sounds compassionate on paper. For landlords, it's another month and a half of unpaid rent with no guarantee of resolution.On March 25, the St. Paul City Council voted unanimously to extend the pre-eviction notice ...
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Blog Post Can't Sell Your Home? Why Renting It Out Might Be Your Smartest Move
By Chris Mauzy - Friday, March 20, 2026

Can't Sell Your Home? Why Renting It Out Might Be Your Smartest Move

The Market Has Shifted — And That's OkayIf your home has been sitting on the market longer than expected, you're not alone. Rising interest rates, shifting buyer demand, and increased housing inventory have made selling a home more challenging in recent years. But a...
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Blog Post AI Rental Scams: How Private Landlords Can Protect Their Property
By Chris Mauzy - Wednesday, March 4, 2026

AI Rental Scams: How Private Landlords Can Protect Their Property

Artificial intelligence has transformed real estate. Listings can be written in seconds, tenant messages can be answered instantly, and lease agreements can be generated with a few prompts.But there’s a darker side.The same technology that helps landlords work faster is now...
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Blog Post Renting vs. Buying in Minneapolis: Why Renting Is Often the Cheaper Choice Right Now
By Chris Mauzy - Monday, February 9, 2026

Renting vs. Buying in Minneapolis: Why Renting Is Often the Cheaper Choice Right Now

For years, buying a home in the Twin Cities was seen as a financial milestone that paid off quickly. Recently, however, new housing data has flipped that assumption. Across Minneapolis and many surrounding suburbs, renting is now often more affordable month-to-month than buying a...
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