Property Management Blog

Blog Post The Rise of Rental Application Fraud | Mauzy Properties
By Chris Mauzy - Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Rise of Rental Application Fraud | Mauzy Properties

The Alarming Rise of Rental Application Fraud — And How Mauzy Properties Stays Ahead of the ScammersIn today’s competitive rental market, rental application fraud has become one of the fastest-growing threats facing property owners and property management companies. A...
Read More
Blog Post Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Leasing Your Single-Family Home the Right Way in Minnesota
By Chris Mauzy - Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Leasing Your Single-Family Home the Right Way in Minnesota

Leasing out your single-family home in the Twin Cities can be a smart financial move—especially with steady rental demand across Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, many first-time landlords soon discover that managing a rental property is far more complex than simply handin...
Read More
Blog Post The Rise of the 50-Year Mortgage: Could It Be the Future of Homeownership?
By Chris Mauzy - Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Rise of the 50-Year Mortgage: Could It Be the Future of Homeownership?

The Rise of the 50-Year Mortgage: Could It Be the Future of Homeownership?As housing prices continue to climb in many parts of the world, policymakers and lenders are exploring new ways to make homeownership more accessible. One idea gaining attention is the 50-year mortgage &mda...
Read More
Blog Post
By Michael Getty - Monday, October 27, 2025

10 Tips to Search for a Rental Home Like a Pro

Searching for a rental home in the Twin Cities — or more specifically in Minneapolis–St. Paul and surrounding suburbs — can feel like navigating a maze of neighborhoods, listings, timing, and leases. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right s...
Read More
Blog Post The True Cost of Self-Managing a Rental Property
By Chris Mauzy - Saturday, October 25, 2025

The True Cost of Self-Managing a Rental Property

The True Cost of Self-Managing a Rental Property in MinnesotaManaging your own rental property in Minnesota may seem like a smart way to save money. But between the state’s robust tenant protection laws and the operational realities of rentals, self-management often comes ...
Read More
Blog Post Considering a Home Warranty for your Rental Property? Think twice and read this article.
By System - Friday, October 24, 2025

Considering a Home Warranty for your Rental Property? Think twice and read this article.

Property owners believe that having a home warranty for a rental property is a great idea and a more cost-effective solution. Well, let me explain why we have found this to be far from accurate. The Mauzy Properties team has seen over the last 11-years of property management that...
Read More
Blog Post A simple renters insurance policy can save you a lot of money and headaches when things go wrong.
By System - Sunday, March 18, 2018

A simple renters insurance policy can save you a lot of money and headaches when things go wrong.

The first thing people think about when they rent a new place is getting renters insurance to protect their belongings, right? No, not really. Almost all homeowners have homeowners insurance—95 percent of them, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Mortgage lend...
Read More
Blog Post How to be a good landlord/property manager:
By System - Monday, July 17, 2017

How to be a good landlord/property manager:

1. Run Your Property Like a Business. Some landlords do a terrible job at running their business. It might be because they see it as a “side-gig” or a hobby” more than a business. However, when you treat your business with the respect, systems, and organization ...
Read More