A Guide to Multi Family Property Management Your tenants would rather not place your relationship in danger and aren’t very likely to recommend someone they don’t know personally. Among the biggest objections, lots of people have to turn into a landlord is they don’t need to fix toilets.” Your lender will ask for sure forms […]
4 Reasons Renters Might Secretly Hate Renting From You
We want to give you the benefit of the doubt; we bet you’re the nicest landlord out there, always fair, and even drop by every once in awhile to bring treats to your tenants! But it takes a little bit more than a timely bag full of chocolate chip cookies to win the favor of a […]
Things to Look Out For When Buying a New Rental Property
There’s plenty of talk about housing these days, as the market continues to soar. Even if you’re not looking to uproot in a brand new place yourself, it’s still a wonderful time to consider the merits of owning your own rental property. A good rental property with some quality tenants can continue to make you […]
Rental Preparation and Maintenance: Before, During, and After Tenants
Owning a rental property can be a challenge. Even with the assistance of a property management company, you face a long list of responsibilities as a landlord. We like to split up landlord issues into three distinct categories: before the tenant moves in, during the tenant’s time on your property, and after the tenant leaves. […]
How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday as a Landlord
There’s nothing quite like the holidays. You get to see family and old friends, eat incredible food, and reminisce about the good old days. Oftentimes the holidays are also identified with travel. After all, with a week or two away from responsibility, why not book a flight to Europe or take that ski trip you’ve […]
How to Rent Your Property to Students
College students are widely acknowledged as an unknown risk when it comes to renting property. While some are incredibly respectful and mature, others can be shockingly rowdy, rambunctious, and careless of property. Because of the risks associated with allowing immature students to rent their property, many Seattle owners are hesitant at best to offer leases […]
How Property Owners can Benefit from Switching to Pet Friendly Properties
As a property owner, have you ever considered making your rental properties pet-friendly? Odds are that the thought has crossed your mind, but you likely dismissed it. Perhaps one or more of the following issues crossed your mind: Too much overhead. Potential of damage to property (scratches on doors or floors, urine stains). Additional expenses. […]
Are the Surging Rent Costs for Seattle and Bellevue About to Change?
Any Bellevue or Seattle tenant will tell you that, right now, paying rent is painful. With new leases in King and Snohomish counties averaging $1,300 dollars, tenants are anxious for a change that could reduce their living expenses. Back in 2013, there was an overall increase in lease rates by about 6.5%. Since then, there […]
The Economic Uptick and the Best Places to Live In the Seattle Area
Everyone knows that Seattle is the focal point of most Washington activity. With several major companies and employers established in Seattle property, easy access to the downtown area is in high demand. But finding a comfortable and affordable place to live in the Seattle area can be tricky. Luckily, there are a number of wonderful […]
7 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent For Your Seattle Property
Working in real estate can be a complex and confusing process, especially for property owners living in Seattle. Ultimately, all a renter or homeowner wants to see are some new tenants on the property and some payments rolling in. But there are a number of major hoops that must be jumped through before the currently […]
