Many rental property owners are experienced in real estate and maintenance, and they are comfortable managing their own properties. Not every owner wants to hire a professional property manager.  However, managing properties in Seattle on your own can be challenging. Hence, we almost always recommend that investors and landlords work with a professional management company. […]

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Many rental property owners are experienced in real estate and maintenance, and they are comfortable managing their own properties. Not every owner wants to hire a professional property manager.  However, managing properties in Seattle on your own can be challenging. Hence, we almost always recommend that investors and landlords work with a professional management company. […]

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The City of Seattle has implemented limits on the amount landlords can charge residential tenants at the time that they move into their new home. If you’re renting out a property in areas like Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Federal Way, these rules may not apply directly to you…yet. However, as you likely […]

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The City of Seattle has implemented limits on the amount landlords can charge residential tenants at the time that they move into their new home. If you’re renting out a property in areas like Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Federal Way, these rules may not apply directly to you…yet. However, as you likely […]

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Seattle landlords have a lot to manage. There’s the leasing process and tenant screening and rent collection and maintenance. There are move-in and move-out inspections and compliance with the ever-changing rental laws and rules in Seattle and neighboring communities like Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Federal Way. In addition, landlords also need to […]

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Seattle landlords have a lot to manage. There’s the leasing process and tenant screening and rent collection and maintenance. There are move-in and move-out inspections and compliance with the ever-changing rental laws and rules in Seattle and neighboring communities like Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Federal Way. In addition, landlords also need to […]

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Budgeting for standard monthly and/semi-annual maintenance and repairs are two aspects of rental property management that Seattle landlords cannot ignore. Having a regular and consistent budget for ongoing preventative maintenance and savings for larger capital expenses may seem expensive. However, failing to account for maintenance will undoubtedly cost you more with exorbitant rates for emergency […]

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Budgeting for standard monthly and/semi-annual maintenance and repairs are two aspects of rental property management that Seattle landlords cannot ignore. Having a regular and consistent budget for ongoing preventative maintenance and savings for larger capital expenses may seem expensive. However, failing to account for maintenance will undoubtedly cost you more with exorbitant rates for emergency […]

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As an investor, you are probably constantly thinking about ways to improve the Return on Investment (ROI) on your Seattle rental. One of the ways many investors use to upgrade to a newer and better property is using the 1031 Exchange.

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As an investor, you are probably constantly thinking about ways to improve the Return on Investment (ROI) on your Seattle rental. One of the ways many investors use to upgrade to a newer and better property is using the 1031 Exchange.

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In Seattle, winters are wet and cold. The city gets 37 inches of rain on average every year, which can cause water damage and lead to expensive repairs. When you’re renting out property in Seattle or other western Washington areas like Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Federal Way, you want to focus on […]

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In Seattle, winters are wet and cold. The city gets 37 inches of rain on average every year, which can cause water damage and lead to expensive repairs. When you’re renting out property in Seattle or other western Washington areas like Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Federal Way, you want to focus on […]

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Once you have a rental value established, you’ll need to pay attention to the property’s functionality and aesthetics. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you’re ready to rent your home to great tenants.

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Once you have a rental value established, you’ll need to pay attention to the property’s functionality and aesthetics. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you’re ready to rent your home to great tenants.

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Anyone renting out a property in Seattle needs to understand the laws and regulations to which they are bound. We see a lot of landlords make mistakes because they don’t know the law. Unfortunately, not knowing about laws and regulations isn’t a defense if a complaint gets filed with the city and these mistakes can […]

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Anyone renting out a property in Seattle needs to understand the laws and regulations to which they are bound. We see a lot of landlords make mistakes because they don’t know the law. Unfortunately, not knowing about laws and regulations isn’t a defense if a complaint gets filed with the city and these mistakes can […]

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The Seattle eviction process is complex, costly, and wrought with difficulties for landlords, can easily require 2 or more months under normal circumstances, however, this process has been stalled even further, due to the COVID pandemic and multiple eviction bans that are in place by city municipal ordinances, state executive orders, and federal law. Working […]

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The Seattle eviction process is complex, costly, and wrought with difficulties for landlords, can easily require 2 or more months under normal circumstances, however, this process has been stalled even further, due to the COVID pandemic and multiple eviction bans that are in place by city municipal ordinances, state executive orders, and federal law. Working […]

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Screening tenants in Seattle and some surrounding cities is a bit different than screening tenants in other parts of Washington State or the nation. The city has some laws and requirements that are stricter than the regulations in place statewide. There are some best practices to follow when you’re screening tenants in any Washington community […]

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Screening tenants in Seattle and some surrounding cities is a bit different than screening tenants in other parts of Washington State or the nation. The city has some laws and requirements that are stricter than the regulations in place statewide. There are some best practices to follow when you’re screening tenants in any Washington community […]

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