Did you get into real estate investing for the paperwork? Probably not. Tracking the documents and the files and the receipts and the invoices can often seem like the least-interesting part of renting out a property. Unfortunately, it’s absolutely critical. You...
The market is presently working in favor of landlords. Tenants are increasingly eager to rent well-maintained homes, and rental prices are rising. So, why bother with better curb appeal? Curb appeal is a first impression. When you pay attention to making a good...
How do you know if you’re looking at tenant damage or normal wear and tear? This is not an uncommon conundrum at the end of a lease term when your tenant has moved out and you’re conducting your move-out inspection. You’ll have to decide what you’ll be paying for...
Turnovers are, by their very nature, expensive. You’re taking care of all those minor wear and tear items that occur during a tenancy, but you’re also looking at larger main attendance needs and even the potential to make cost-effective improvements before marketing...
Purchasing an investment poperty can always feel complex, and in the current market, it’s a bit of a wild ride. In Washington’s King and Snohomish counties, the home prices are high, the inventory is low, and there are a lot of people looking to buy. The market moves...
Have you recently considered selling your investment property? If so, you’re hardly alone. This is a seller’s market, and a lot of your investor colleagues have cashed out. Over the last year and two, you’ve likely seen a lot of owners make some good money on their...