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Guide to Security Deposits
At Deca Property Management, we assist with managing the security deposit process to ensure it is handled properly and in compliance with Missouri law. From collecting and holding deposits to issuing refunds or providing itemized deduction lists, we’re here to guide...
What to Expect from the Rental Market in 2025
As we head into 2025, it’s a good time to take stock of where the rental market is heading and what it means for investment properties. There’s encouraging news on the horizon, but also some financial trends worth watching closely. Here’s what we’re seeing--both in...
Getting Familiar with Your New Owner Portal
As a property owner, efficient management is essential to maximizing your investment’s performance. We’re excited to introduce your new Rentvine owner portal, designed to make managing your property’s finances easier and more transparent than ever before. Among many...
Tenant Retention – The Cost of Losing a Tenant
Property ownership goes beyond a financial investment in a home or building—it's about finding and keeping the right tenants. Securing long-term tenants is key to maximizing your investment, ensuring steady revenue, and saving on costs over time. By entrusting Deca...

Renovating Real Estate: A Case Study on Profitability
As a real estate investor, you might hesitate before buying a property that needs major repairs and renovations. There will be costs involved, of course, and a timeline that needs to move quickly enough so you don’t lose money, and a qualified team of vendors,...
Looking Inside Your Insurance Policy – What Coverage You Really Have
As property owners, it is essential to protect your investment with the right insurance policy. In doing so, it is important to find a balance between quality insurance and necessary insurance. Purchasing insurance that your property doesn’t necessarily need can...
How to Calculate Your ROI – Different Options
Owning a property can be a costly and complicated process, leaving many owners uncertain if they are truly getting the most value out of their investment. One of the most effective ways to measure the success of a property is using return on investment. Return on...
Smart Home Upgrades for St. Louis Properties:
Exciting advancements in smart home technology are now available to strengthen the living experience in St. Louis properties. We are committed to notifying you of the newest innovations to ensure your home is safer, energy-efficient, and more comfortable. ...
Navigating HOAs in St. Louis: Rules and Benefits
Understanding Homeowners Associations Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are integral to maintaining the quality and value of neighborhoods in St. Louis. They establish rules and guidelines to ensure a cohesive community appearance and functionality. Typical rules...

Comparing St. Louis Rental Rates to Other U.S. Cities
Maybe this will surprise you, and maybe it won’t. It certainly gives us something to think about as St. Louis property managers and real estate investors. St. Louis saw the second largest increase in rental rates across the U.S. over the last year. Recent data and...
Guide to Security Deposits
At Deca Property Management, we assist with managing the security deposit process to ensure it is handled properly and in compliance with Missouri law. From collecting and holding deposits to issuing refunds or providing itemized deduction lists, we’re here to guide...
What to Expect from the Rental Market in 2025
As we head into 2025, it’s a good time to take stock of where the rental market is heading and what it means for investment properties. There’s encouraging news on the horizon, but also some financial trends worth watching closely. Here’s what we’re seeing--both in...
Getting Familiar with Your New Owner Portal
As a property owner, efficient management is essential to maximizing your investment’s performance. We’re excited to introduce your new Rentvine owner portal, designed to make managing your property’s finances easier and more transparent than ever before. Among many...
Tenant Retention – The Cost of Losing a Tenant
Property ownership goes beyond a financial investment in a home or building—it's about finding and keeping the right tenants. Securing long-term tenants is key to maximizing your investment, ensuring steady revenue, and saving on costs over time. By entrusting Deca...
Renovating Real Estate: A Case Study on Profitability
As a real estate investor, you might hesitate before buying a property that needs major repairs and renovations. There will be costs involved, of course, and a timeline that needs to move quickly enough so you don’t lose money, and a qualified team of vendors,...
Looking Inside Your Insurance Policy – What Coverage You Really Have
As property owners, it is essential to protect your investment with the right insurance policy. In doing so, it is important to find a balance between quality insurance and necessary insurance. Purchasing insurance that your property doesn’t necessarily need can...
How to Calculate Your ROI – Different Options
Owning a property can be a costly and complicated process, leaving many owners uncertain if they are truly getting the most value out of their investment. One of the most effective ways to measure the success of a property is using return on investment. Return on...
Smart Home Upgrades for St. Louis Properties:
Exciting advancements in smart home technology are now available to strengthen the living experience in St. Louis properties. We are committed to notifying you of the newest innovations to ensure your home is safer, energy-efficient, and more comfortable. ...
Navigating HOAs in St. Louis: Rules and Benefits
Understanding Homeowners Associations Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are integral to maintaining the quality and value of neighborhoods in St. Louis. They establish rules and guidelines to ensure a cohesive community appearance and functionality. Typical rules...
Comparing St. Louis Rental Rates to Other U.S. Cities
Maybe this will surprise you, and maybe it won’t. It certainly gives us something to think about as St. Louis property managers and real estate investors. St. Louis saw the second largest increase in rental rates across the U.S. over the last year. Recent data and...
Deca Property Management was established in 1990 with the goal of providing high quality property management services in and around the St. Louis area. The family-owned company saw a niche in the market and set out to be a different kind of company, one that puts the needs of its owners and residents first.
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