Yes. In Colorado if we are managing as a third-party fee manager we must be licensed. This is regulated by the Colorado Division of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
It depends on the property type and location. Effective, May 3, 2021, the Denver City Council passed a new ordinance requiring a residential rental property license for any person to offer, provide, or operate a residential rental property in the City and County of Denver. This requirement is now in effect for both residential single-family homes and some multi-family properties. It has now gone into effect for some multi-family properties. As part of our process with each property we manage, we will assess whether or not your rental property requires a license, and we’ll assist in receiving the license if needed.
We manage single family homes, condos, townhomes and small multifamily buildings in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver and the surrounding areas within 15 minutes. This is where we have built up our expertise, it’s where we live with our families and its where we”re confident we can provide the best service.T ake a look at a sample of our property portfolio here.
Yes, of course! We have a very thorough attorney drafted Property Management Agreement that we sign with all owners before we manage their property. It will outline expectations, costs, term of our agreement and everything else you want to know as an owner. We’re happy to send you a copy if you’re considering our services.
We can begin right away. That said, we do want to make sure that we are the right fit for both you and your property. Our process is to have an initial phone conversation to make sure we’re a good fit, then we’d love to meet you in person and tour the property. To start the process you can set up an the initial phone chat here at a time that is convenient to you.
Yes. For maintenance emergencies we are available at all hours. For non emergencies the best way to reach us is through the portal or via email during active during business hours. (8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday)
Yes. We process owner disbursements via ACH every month on or about the 15th of the month. This varies slightly depending on what day of the month the 15th falls on. At this same time, we will make available through your portal your Owner Statement for the current accounting period.
Your Owner Statement will show you the rent collected for the month, the expenses/bills paid on your account, the management fee paid and any other money withheld on your behalf (such as replenishing the maintenance reserve if needed). The first time we send out an Owner Statement to you we’ll be sure to review it with you. We’re also available any time going forward if you have questions on a specific statement.
Prior to us starting to manage your property you will be provided a copy of our attorney-prepared lease. You will have time to review it and make sure you are comfortable with it. We will also discuss at that time your acceptable parameters for the terms of a lease that we can then go execute on your behalf once we find a qualified tenant. We sign the lease on your behalf. We have 3 primary reasons why we sign the lease for you rather than having you sign the lease:
Rent collection is handled online through the tenant's secure online portal. By collecting payments through an online portal it's faster, more secure and just more convenient for all parties.
Rent is due on the 1st of each month and considered late if received after the 7th of the month. Senate Bill SB21-173, Concerning Rights Related to Residential Rental Agreements, covers all aspects of the lease agreement and what we can and cannot charge with respect to late fees, when rent is due, and much more. This 7-day grace period before a late fee can be charged is mandated by that bill. We strive to collect all owner’s rent payments on time and will follow appropriate legal action to collect any past due rents on our owner’s behalf.
Typically our goal is to secure a quality tenant that will sign a lease for a minimum of one year, but we always cater the lease term to fit your needs. If you’d like a shorter or longer lease so the lease term ends at a favorable time for re-leasing a home (like Spring) we undertand. You may also need to structure a short term lease to avoid passing a deadline that would have tax consequences for you. We understand that too and we’re happy to work with you on the term that fits you needs. Should you want a lease for less than a year we will do our best, but understand that most tenants are looking for security in their living arrangements and the cost of moving is quite high. If we feel your desired lease term is significantly hurting your ability to lease the home we will let you know.
No, not at this time. That said, we do also manage furnished properties that are mid term rentals, which means leases of 30+ days. We do not manage any rentals with leases less than 30 days.
Focus will hold the security deposit in a trust account specifically for this purpose. The funds are never comingled with the rental income trust account or the operating account of the business. It is important to remember that this is the tenant’s money and will be returned to them upon termination of the lease agreement, should they follow our guidelines in ensuring the home is returned in rent ready condition (minus normal wear and tear). We, as the property manager, will follow state laws which outline the process in refunding the deposit to the tenant less any funds for damages above and beyond normal wear and tear.
We do not charge you a management fee while the property is vacant, which is part of our endeavor to align our interests throughout the relationship as much as possible.
Yes, we do! Our sister company, Focus Real Estate, works closely with our owners and occasionally our tenants, to help buy or sell real estate. Based on sales volume and number of transactions we are the #1 rated real estate team servicing the Central Park neighborhood. Our agents are experts in the community and can help you in any capacity.
We help busy people with their real estate needs in Central Park, whether they want to buy, sell, rent or need help with property management. Our company is called "Focus" intentionally. It reminds us not to chase bright and shiny objects, and instead continually focus on adding value to the people and community we serve.
Our property management services are provided by Focus Real Estate Property Management, which is a sister company to Focus Real Estate, our real estate brokerage. They are related entities and have some crossover in ownership. We always disclose this to clients on our website and early in the process since we often help clients through both companies if they need both services.

Note to Prospective Tenants Regarding Portable Screening Reports. The prospective tenant has the right to provide to the landlord a portable tenant screening report, as defined in Section 38-12-902 (2.5), Colorado revised statutes. If the prospective tenant provides the landlord with a portable tenant screening report, the landlord is prohibited from charging the prospective tenant a rental application fee; or charging the prospective tenant a fee for the landlord to access or use the portable tenant screening report. If you provide a portable screening report, Focus will refund you any fees automatically charged at the time of application regardless of outcome.