PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Apartment Resource Group helps self-managing landlords across the Twin Cities metro stay protected, confident, and in control. Expert rental guidance without handing over the keys..
You don’t have to give up control of your rental to get professional help running it.
Apartment Resource Group offers property management consulting as a standalone service, one of the only Twin Cities companies that does. As a self-managing landlord, you get direct guidance on Minnesota rental law, tenant screening, and rental pricing strategy, backed by 20 years of St. Paul-specific experience.
Instead of wondering if your lease is compliant or your screening process holds up under Minnesota’s latest rules, you get straight answers from someone who tracks these changes every year.
Whether you’re managing one unit in Highland Park or a handful of properties across the metro, you keep control and gain confidence.
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Landlord Advisory Services
When something comes up with your rental, you shouldn't have to guess your way through it or hire a full management company just to get a straight answer. Around 80% of individually owned rental properties in the U.S. are owner-managed, and those landlords regularly face decisions on leasing, difficult tenants, and pricing with no professional to consult. ARG gives self-managing landlords across the Twin Cities direct access to 20 years of local rental expertise, with no commitment to full management required.
Minnesota Rental Law Guidance
Minnesota's landlord-tenant law has changed in three consecutive legislative sessions, and the penalties for missing a new requirement range from $500 per violation to double damages plus attorney fees. If you're self-managing a rental in the Twin Cities and relying on a lease or screening process from a few years ago, you may already be breaking the rules without knowing it. ARG translates what changed, what it means for your specific property, and what you need to update, in plain language that actually helps you act.
Self-Managing Landlord Coaching
Self-managing your rental property works until the decisions pile up and you realize you've been guessing your way through rent increases, tenant renewals, and maintenance calls instead of running a real system. Each unnecessary turnover costs you up to $2,500 in cleaning, vacancy, and finding a new tenant, and most of those turnovers trace back to patterns a more experienced eye would catch. ARG's coaching gives you the structure, feedback, and confidence to run your Twin Cities rental the way the professionals do, without becoming one.
Rental Pricing Strategy
Setting the wrong rent is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make, and most landlords don't realize they're doing it because the money just quietly disappears. Being even $100 below the market rate costs you $1,200 a year, and if you've held rent flat to avoid losing a good tenant, the gap is likely larger than you think. ARG uses 20 years of neighborhood-level pricing data across the Twin Cities to show you where your rent should actually be and give you the confidence to get there.
FAQ's about Property Management Consulting in the Twin Cities
Does my St. Paul rental property need a license?
St. Paul doesn’t issue a traditional rental license. Instead, your building needs a Fire Certificate of Occupancy through the city’s Department of Safety and Inspections, and single-family or duplex rentals must also be registered if you don’t live on the property. Requirements vary across the metro — Minneapolis, West St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs each have their own rules.
What is St. Paul's pre-eviction notice period?
As of May 2026, St. Paul requires 60 days’ written notice before you can file an eviction for nonpayment of rent, compared to the 14-day state minimum. Miss that step or file it incorrectly and the court dismisses your case outright. That one procedural error can cost a self-managing landlord months of unpaid rent with nothing to show for it.
Can I raise rent on my St. Paul rental?
Yes, but St. Paul’s rent stabilization ordinance caps most increases at 3% per year. You can apply to go higher — up to 8% with city approval, or more with a formal staff review. Buildings completed after 2005 are currently exempt. Minneapolis has no active rent cap as of 2025, so the rules depend entirely on where your property sits.
What can't I consider on a rental application in Minnesota?
Under 2025 Minnesota law, you cannot deny an applicant based on a pending, dismissed, or expunged eviction — only evictions that resulted in a court-issued writ count. You must also accept an ITIN in place of a Social Security number. These are recent changes that catch a lot of self-managing Twin Cities landlords off guard, and violations can expose you to legal claims.
When do I need consulting versus full management?
Consulting fits when you want to stay in control of your rental but need expert guidance on specific issues like pricing, lease disputes, or keeping up with Minnesota’s shifting laws. Full management makes more sense if you are out of the area or ready to step back entirely. Many landlords who work with ARG start with consulting then may move onto Property Management Services.
