Denver · Multifamily Management · STR Co-Hosting

Your Denver Property.
Fully Managed.
You Review the Statement.

MorHaven manages Denver single-family and multifamily rentals and co-hosts licensed short-term rentals: tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, guest communication, turnover cleaning, and the city licensing that comes with all of it. Owner-operators who have built hospitality businesses from the ground up.

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14+Years Real Estate Experience
ColoradoLicensed Broker
Full-ServiceNot a Software Platform
✓ Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker
✓ 14+ Years Real Estate Experience
✓ Hospitality Business Ownership
✓ Denver-Based Operator
✓ Direct Access to Ownership
✓ No National Call Centers
Know the Rules First

Denver Rental Rules That Shape Everything We Do

Denver regulates rentals more tightly than most owners expect. We build every engagement around these rules so your property is legal before it earns a dollar.

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Primary Residence
Short-Term Rentals
Licensed only where the host lives
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Under 30 Days
Denver's STR Definition
30+ days is a residential rental
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30+ Days
Rental License Required
Owner or manager must hold it
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Inspection
Third-Party, Before Licensing
Against minimum housing standards
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Annual
STR License Renewal
License number goes in every listing

Summarized from City and County of Denver licensing pages. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the city.

What We Manage

How We Work in Denver

The right service depends on how the property is used and whether you live in it.

Investment Properties
Multifamily Management

Duplexes, fourplexes, and larger buildings. Leasing, rent collection, maintenance, owner statements, and Denver rental license coordination.

Multifamily management →
Rental Houses
Single-Family Management

For owners of Denver rental houses, including owners who moved away. Leasing, rent, maintenance, and licensing handled.

Single-family management →
Primary-Residence Hosts
Airbnb Co-Hosting

For hosts who live in the home they rent. Guest communication, pricing, listing management, and turnovers, with the license in your name.

Airbnb co-hosting →
Existing Hosts
Turnover Cleaning

Hotel-standard turnovers with inspection and photo documentation. Standalone or as part of co-hosting.

Airbnb cleaning →
Expert Perspective

5 Ways Self-Managed Denver Rentals Lose Money

These problems are common, fixable, and expensive when ignored.

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Licensing Gaps

An unlicensed rental or a missed renewal can mean warning letters, fines, or a revoked license. It is the easiest problem to prevent and the hardest to undo.

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Slow Response Times

Prospective tenants and guests move on if they wait. Slow replies lose leases and bookings, and they weaken your ranking on rental platforms.

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Pricing Off the Market

Rents set once and never reviewed, or static nightly rates, leave money on the table or leave units vacant. Both cost more than most owners realize.

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Deferred Maintenance and Slow Turns

Small repairs grow, and every extra vacant day between tenants or guests is lost income. Reliable vendors and fast turns protect cash flow.

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Weak Records

Missing inspection photos, undocumented deposits, and sloppy notices turn small disputes into expensive ones. Good documentation protects you.

What We Do

Full-Service Management.
You Stay Completely Hands-Off.

Every piece of the operation owned by MorHaven so you never have to think about it.

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Leasing and Tenant Placement

Marketing, showings, screening, lease preparation, and move-in documentation for your multifamily and single-family units.

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Rent Collection and Reporting

Rent collected on time, owner disbursements, and a monthly statement showing income, expenses, and what you net.

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Maintenance Coordination

Requests triaged, vendors scheduled, and work followed through, within a spending limit you set in writing.

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Licensing and Compliance

Denver rental license inspections and applications, short-term rental license eligibility, and HOA review before we onboard anything.

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Guest Communication and Pricing

For licensed short-term rentals: every inquiry, check-in, and review handled, with nightly pricing adjusted to Denver demand and events.

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Turnover Cleaning

Hotel-standard turnovers with inspection and photos after every stay, so your rating and your property stay protected.

Self-managing but need professional cleaning?

Standalone STR Cleaning Service, No Co-Hosting Required →
Denver Markets

Denver Neighborhoods We Serve

Every Denver neighborhood has its own housing stock, building rules, and renters. Here is where we work most.

LoDo
LoDo
Historic lofts near Union Station and Coors Field
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RiNo
RiNo
Art district with breweries and new townhomes
Explore →
LoHi
LoHi
Skyline views, duplexes, and house-hacks
Explore →
Cap Hill
Capitol Hill
Older multifamily near the Capitol and Cheesman Park
Explore →
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek
Upscale condos and townhomes
Explore →
Wash Park
Washington Park
Duplexes, carriage houses, and family stays
Explore →
Why MorHaven

Built By Operators.
Focused On Results.

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Local Denver Knowledge

Denver-based operators who know the city's licensing, inspection, and HOA landscape from the inside.

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Aligned Incentives

Co-hosting is paid as a percentage of revenue, so we earn more when you do. Multifamily fees are quoted in writing up front.

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14+ Years Real Estate Experience

Licensed Colorado broker. We understand the asset underneath the operation, not just the hospitality.

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Compliance First

We check licensing, HOA rules, and primary-residence status before onboarding, because a violation costs more than a delay.

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Hands-Off Ownership

Your job is reviewing monthly statements. No tenant calls, no guest messages, no vendor chasing.

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Responsive Communication

Questions answered promptly and issues resolved before they become a review or a tenant problem.

Colton Mortag, Founder and Managing Operator, MorHaven Stays
Meet the Founder
Colton Mortag
Founder & Managing Operator, MorHaven Stays
"MorHaven was built for property owners who want strong results without running an operation. After 14 years in real estate and building hospitality businesses from scratch, I know what it takes to run one well, and I know Denver's rules well enough to tell you honestly what is possible."
Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker
14+ Years Real Estate Experience
Hospitality Business Founder & Operator
Denver-Based
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Getting Started

From Conversation to Cash Flow

1

Property Review

We look at the property, your goals, and Denver's rules, then tell you which service fits and what it takes to get there.

2

Licensing and Setup

Rental license inspection or short-term rental eligibility, HOA review, leases or listing creation, and a written management agreement.

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Daily Operations

MorHaven owns tenant and guest communication, maintenance, cleaning, and vendor coordination from first inquiry to move-out or checkout.

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Monthly Reporting

Every month you get a statement covering income, expenses, and performance, so you stay informed without staying involved.

Transparent Pricing

Simple, Performance-Aligned Pricing

We earn more when you earn more. Fees are confirmed in writing before you sign anything.

20–25%
of gross booking revenue (short-term rental co-hosting)
  • Property size and bedroom count
  • Service level required
  • Turnover frequency
  • Furnishing and stocking requirements
  • Location within Denver

Multifamily management is quoted per property based on unit count and scope. No hidden charges, no contracts that trap you.

What the Fee Covers
Your management fee funds an entire operation running in the background so you never have to think about it.
  • ✓ Guest and tenant communication
  • ✓ Pricing and rent reviews
  • ✓ Cleaning and turnover coordination
  • ✓ Listing or lease creation and marketing
  • ✓ Maintenance triage and vendor coordination
  • ✓ Monthly statements and reporting
  • ✓ Licensing and HOA review upfront
Common Questions

What You Need to Know Before Reaching Out

Can I Airbnb my Denver home or condo?

Denver licenses short-term rentals (under 30 days) only at the host's primary residence, and requires a city license. If you live in the home and your HOA allows rentals, you can apply. We review your HOA documents and eligibility before taking on any property.

Do you manage short-term rentals at investment properties in Denver?

No. Denver does not license short-term rentals at properties that are not the host's primary residence, so we will not manage them as one. For investment properties we manage leases of 30 days or more, including furnished stays, with the required Denver residential rental license.

What types of properties do you manage?

Single-family rental homes, duplexes, fourplexes, and larger multifamily buildings in Denver, plus licensed short-term rentals at hosts' primary residences. Send us the address and we will tell you plainly whether it is a fit.

How is your fee structured?

Short-term rental co-hosting is 20–25% of gross booking revenue depending on property size, service level, and turnover requirements. Multifamily management is quoted per property in writing before you sign. No hidden fees and no long-term contracts on co-hosting.

Do I need a Denver rental license?

If you rent a residence for 30 days or more in Denver, yes. The owner or manager must hold a residential rental license, which includes a third-party inspection. We coordinate the inspection and application as part of onboarding.

Do I need to live in Denver?

For multifamily management, no. Many of our owners live out of state or travel frequently. For a short-term rental, yes: Denver requires the host to live at the property as their primary residence.

How long does onboarding take?

Most short-term rental listings go live within 10–14 days once the city license is in place. Multifamily onboarding depends on lease status and the rental license inspection, and we give you a timeline after the property review.

How are cleaners managed?

We coordinate professional turnover cleaning between every guest checkout. Cleaners work from a standardized checklist and properties are inspected and photographed after each turn.

What does MorHaven handle versus what am I responsible for?

We handle the operational side: guest communication or tenant communication, pricing, cleaning, maintenance coordination, reporting, and licensing coordination. You remain responsible for your mortgage, HOA dues, insurance, and major capital improvements.

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Tell us about your property and we will confirm what is allowed, which service fits, and what it takes to get started.

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Share your property details and we will reply within 24 hours with a compliance check, a recommended service, and next steps.

What You'll Receive
✓ Eligibility and licensing check
✓ Recommended service
✓ Fee estimate
✓ Setup timeline
✓ HOA and lease review items
✓ Clear next steps

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