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Our property management blog is designed to share what we know. Check out our educational and informative content that covers everything from marketing a home to handling the security deposit.

When Does a Guest Become a Tenant?

When Does a Guest Become a Tenant?

We’ve all had them: the houseguest who overstays their welcome.  What does it mean, though, when your tenant has a guest staying in the property and the days and weeks tick on without that guest packing up to go back home?  When you rent out a property, you expect...

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How to Maintain Your Investment Property over Time

How to Maintain Your Investment Property over Time

Planning to hold your investment property for many years to come?  We love to hear it. When investors buy a rental property with the intention to hold it over time, we know that they’re going to make some great money. The rent will continue to rise, and the property...

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Landlord’s Guide to Normal Wear and Tear

Landlord’s Guide to Normal Wear and Tear

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...

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Tips for Saving Money During Tenant Turnover

Tips for Saving Money During Tenant Turnover

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...

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