by Real Estate Gladiators | Dec 12, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Our part of the country has fairly mild winters. No hibernation will be necessary when the summer gives in to fall and then winter. We do have to prepare for a bit of snow and the temperatures will drop, but typically they’ll be hovering in the 40s and the 50s for...
by Real Estate Gladiators | Dec 5, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
A strong lease is an essential component when you’re renting out an Everett home. You need to make sure it protects you and your property. It needs to outline the requirements and the responsibilities of your tenants, and it needs to comply with all state, local, and...
by Real Estate Gladiators | Nov 28, 2024 | Eviction, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education
Encountering surprise expenses when you’re renting out an Everett property can be unpleasant. If you’ve created a careful budget, it only takes one unexpected maintenance bill or longer-than-planned vacancy to knock you off track. It’s difficult to expect the...
by Real Estate Gladiators | Nov 21, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
As we near the end of November, the usual seasonal slowdown has begun in the local rental market. You may have noticed that it started slowing a bit earlier this year, and that’s due to a number of factors. From inflation to the elections, people have been choosing to...
by Real Estate Gladiators | Nov 14, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
When an investor is not geographically close to their rental properties, the risk of owning these homes can seem magnified. You cannot respond to maintenance emergencies from afar, and you’ll have a hard time showing the property, inspecting it, and communicating with...
by Real Estate Gladiators | Nov 7, 2024 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
Washington State brings in over $22 billion in tourism dollars every year, and it’s the 3rd richest state in the nation. The real estate market is competitive and high-priced, and smart investors know that there’s a lot to gain by buying rental homes in the right...
