Get to Know the Gladiators

We’ve been through the trenches of managing our own properties and those of our clients, and we are here to do the same for you.

Property Management Expertise

Personal Experience

We’re investors too, so we understand the value of being able to implicitly trust your management team.

Professional Experience

You can depend on us to provide peace of mind while we protect your investments and increase your cash flow.

Ongoing Education

Laws, best practices, local markets, technology…it’s always changing. We stay one step ahead.

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Your Property Management Partners

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Tracy Minick

Co-founder / Broker / Real Estate Agent

When it comes to the nitty-gritty details of property management, real estate investors trust Tracy Minick to protect their investments, keep operations running smoothly, and boost their bottom line. An experienced investor with a proven track record, she understands the value of being able to implicitly trust every aspect of who manages your properties, offering her clients peace of mind and maximum return on their investments.

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With an eye for details, a talent for problem-solving, and energy to spare, Tracy is actively involved in all aspects of managing Real Estate Gladiators and NW Best Homes client properties. Known for always going the extra mile, Tracy is a skilled professional dedicated to providing exceptional customer service for both owners and residents. Her mantra of “love what you do – and do it well” fuels every aspect of her work and has resulted in a long list of satisfied clients who enjoy increased cash flow, quality tenants and personal service that stands out from the crowd.

A licensed real estate agent, broker and co-founder of Real Estate Gladiators and NW Best Homes, Tracy continually seeks new opportunities for real estate investments and is active in the Real Estate Association of Puget Sound. A great example of living life to the fullest, Tracy never backs down from a challenge, whether commercial fishing in the Bering Sea or rock climbing adventures around the world, including the legendary Mt. Rainier.

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Katherine Swanberg

Co-founder / Licensed Loan Officer

Katherine’s left-brain genius and no-fear attitude when it comes to the financial aspects of real estate investing gives Real Estate Gladiators’ clients the freedom to focus on their own priorities, confident that their properties are in good hands.

Twenty years of real-life experience managing her own rental properties has proven to Katherine that chaos is the enemy and cash flow is king.

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To protect her clients’ investments, she focuses on setting strategic systems in place that keep their properties running smoothly and profitably, giving them the financial freedom to continue to expand their holdings and create the life they want.

Katherine’s interest in taking control of her life and finances was ignited when she read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki soon after college graduation. Breaking free of traditional trading hours for dollars thinking, she focused on finding passive income opportunities with high dollar potential, leading her to the world of real estate investing.

A licensed Loan Officer and Co-Founder of Real Estate Gladiators, Katherine is also Executive Director and current President of the Real Estate Association of Puget Sound (REAPS). REAPS is one of the oldest and largest Professional Associations for real estate investors in the nation. Katherine’s organizes over 100 + live events around Puget Sound every single year.

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DeAnna Hurst

Director of Bean Counting / Money Maestro

DeAnna started working at NW Best Homes in 2013 processing all the accounting, she lives in Monroe with her husband and 2 kids. She grew up in Snohomish and attended Washington State University. She and her husband have rental properties so she understands the questions and concerns that owners often have putting a home on the rental market and she is a meticulous record keeper.

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We are very grateful that whenever we have a mystery accounting problem to solve, Deanna will always have the answer! Like a dog on a bone, Deanna has an amazing gift to source any money problem we have and solve it!

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Jen Hauff

Chief People Officer / Phone Whisperer / Maintenance Specialist

Seen our reviews lately? If so, then you’ve already heard about Jen. She’s kind of a big deal. Jennifer (Jen) Hauff is no stranger to property management. As a Landlord and Real Estate Investor Jen has seen it ALL. Jen fills several roles that support our owners, vendors and tenants. Jen prides herself on resolving resident and owner concerns all while maintaining accurate records of all communication….

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her superpower is her constant ability to communicate with every side of the problem we are solving. We are blessed to have such an amazing and well-rounded team member to help us meet our goals of customer satisfaction.

What People Are Saying About Us

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102 Reviews

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5.0/5
Apr 22, 2023
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Great follow up and communication.
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5.0/5
Apr 17, 2023
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This is a great company company to rent from. Have had zero issues in the year I have been here.
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Apr 13, 2023
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Recently rented from this company...SO EASY! Text or email...prompt response! Any issues? Again promt resolution! Would recommend to anyone looking to rent or manage their property.
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4.0/5
Apr 3, 2023
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Gladiators team did an outstanding job for my investment. Thank you so much for everything you have done to us.
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5.0/5
Mar 23, 2023
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Communication is key and staff never fails to deliver. Outstanding Mgmt company!
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5.0/5
Mar 15, 2023
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Experienced team. Very responsive and they take care of all the heavy lifting.
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5.0/5
Jan 13, 2023
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This team of amazing women have gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and confident in leaving my home in their hands as I moved to the other side of the country. They removed all concerns and apprehensions I had, and have continued their level of professionalism and genuine interest in ensuring that everything with my home is being taken care of. Additionally, the pre-move-in inspection they did was outstanding. No stone was left unturned. I highly recommend Real Estate Gladiators!
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5.0/5
Dec 17, 2022
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we have been using real estate gladiators since before they were what they are today. their attention to detail and their willingness to go the extra mile is unparalleled. we use several realtors and real estate gladiators is the absolute best.
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5.0/5
Dec 15, 2022
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I have shared this before but I love sharing it again. Tracy Minich, owner of Real Estate Gladiators in Monroe, and her staff once again have come through for me. After four years and multiple real estate transactions with Tracy I will be the owner of a condo in downtown Kirkland and moving in at the end of this month. It is wonderful to have people working for you that you can trust completely and know they are looking out for your best interests. Therese Johns P.S. .......and that is not all. Tracy has been my property manager long before I moved to Kirkland. She and her staff are Top-notch in all respects. As one of her staff once said, "We don't own your homes, we just act as if we do." I like that attitude.
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5.0/5
Dec 12, 2022
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Excellent team to work with, truly every single person on their team is great. Very responsive and they take care of all the heavy lifting. Trustworthy, competent, and they know all the tricks and hangups of investment real estate ownership. I have and will continue to highly recommend their services to anyone in their service area. Thank you for what you do.
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5.0/5
Dec 12, 2022
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Great team and great jobs!
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Nov 21, 2022
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Great place to rent from. Quick response time with issues and really seem to care.
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5.0/5
Nov 3, 2022
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I had a bad experience with other property management company before I reach out to Real Estate Gladiators. Tracy and her time keep the transition very smooth, nothing for me to worry about and need to get involved which is exactly we need since we are not in local. It has been over 4 months from we started our service and I am happy to share my experience with you all who are looking for a professional property management service.
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5.0/5
Oct 20, 2022
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The Real Estate Gladiators team is AMAZING! They always provide the best service while being friendly, professional and they are quick to respond. Thank you!!
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Oct 17, 2022
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REG is a great property management group. The communicate well with us and move forward any repairs we request in a timely manner. Payments ans renewals are handled professionally.
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5.0/5
Sep 23, 2022
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I rent a house with Real state gladiators for almost 7 years and the house was In good condition and clean, if there’s was an issue they will always take care of it ASAP. I recommend them 100%
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4.0/5
Sep 23, 2022
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The water taste like dirt
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4.0/5
Sep 18, 2022
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I'm very satisfied with Real Estate Gladiators. The terms are fair and the service prompt. My neighbor who's had experience with several different property management companies recommended Gladiators to me and I'm glad they did. I would recommend them to anyone myself.
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4.0/5
Sep 15, 2022
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They're very efficient but it can be hard to get hold of them, and I'm not wild about their customer service. They're a little intimidating and I don't feel a connection with them. They just seem very business-focused and not very personal. I love the house and the owners are really nice, though, and I'm so grateful for them allowing me to rent here.
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4.0/5
Sep 15, 2022
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I imagine if they’re managing your property it’s a 5 star business. As a renter, it’s hit and miss. Communication is the biggest issue. It’s quite difficult to get them on the phone. You typically have to communicate via text for the simplest of questions. I’ve requested 2 maintenance issues: 1 took about 6-7 months to be remedied (smelly carpet), the other has had 3 people sent out over the course of a year and it has yet to be fixed (torn window screen). They also charge $25 a month for a service that doesn’t really have any benefits. I’d rather just be charged an extra $25 for something tangible (it was partly supposed to be for someone to change the HVAC filter but they’ve only been here once in a years time). I haven’t had any issues with the people, no rudeness or anything. But, it definitely feels like the renters are secondary at best. The actual properties are nice.
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4.0/5
Aug 18, 2022
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Real Estate Gladiators has been first rate to work with overall. They have been very responsive to every issue that we have had but my biggest complaint is that it is almost impossible to actually speak with someone. In our earlier interactions with the company, someone would actually call us back when we left a message or occasionally even answer the phone. That rarely happens now. The portal works well but sometimes it is really helpful to actually go over a situation with someone in person. It is very difficult to get a call back when you leave a message. We have been working with them since about 2014 and with the exception of this issue, have been very satisfied. .
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5.0/5
Jul 12, 2022
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My life has never been easier since working with Real Estate Gladiators. Tracy, Katherine, and Jen are a great team
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5.0/5
Apr 17, 2022
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I was a bit anxious looking for a property management group to represent my rental home. Lots of mixed reviews out there. My realtor recommended Real Estate Gladiators. Home run! I've found them to be the most professional and responsive which has set me at ease so I don't worry about the house. I think you'll find the same.
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5.0/5
Apr 16, 2022
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Every issue I have had has been taken care of within days
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5.0/5
Feb 18, 2022
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First class organization.

Washington Landlord Association
National Association of Residential Property Managers
Rental Housing Association of Washington
Northwest Multiple Listing Service
Real Estate Association of Puget Sound