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Published July 21, 2021. Updated June 8, 2023. If you invest in rental properties with cash as your only form of investment capital, we have some insights for you to help analyze your success! Not every investor can buy a Seattle rental property...

Original publish date April 22, 2021 Updated March 9, 2023 Discovering more people living in your rental than are legally on the lease is a problem. Property damage caused by renters is also a common problem many Seattle real estate investors face....

Creative real estate investing is an innovative way to make money through buying, selling, or managing properties. It can be an excellent alternative for those real estate investors who have been learning how to create wealth investing in real...

You may already know that owning real estate is an excellent way to make money for your future. However, for this to work well, the return on your investment must be high enough to cover your initial investment costs and ongoing expenses, like...

When purchasing a rental property, it’s critical to do everything you can to protect your investment. Unfortunately, some things can impact your property and income (like natural disasters) that property owners have no control over. However, you can...

Maximizing rental property returns requires the right strategies. Real estate investors enjoy more long-term passive income when meeting monthly or annual ROI goals! So, what helps to determine ROI, and how can you improve it? Is there one thing...

Investing in real estate continues to be an excellent way for someone to build long-term wealth and prepare for the future. With the right real estate investment property, you can generate cash flow, build long-term wealth, and hedge against...

Being in the rental investment business involves a lot of hard work and the right strategies. Residential property owners must stay proactive to generate excellent cash flow and ROIs. If you remain stagnant or miss specific opportunities, a rental...

Selecting the perfect investment property is never an easy task for investors. Many factors go into making the best choice for maximum ROI. From the neighborhood in which a property is located to the amount of property taxes you'll have to pay, a...

Maintaining rental property ROIs requires the right experience and strategies in multiple areas. From managing maintenance requests to collecting the rent, property owners must avoid mistakes and be proactive to produce excellent returns. However,...

You've found the "perfect" investment property in Seattle. However, have you taken a look at the crime rates for the area? While a property that seems to have everything a renter wants might seem like an ideal purchase for your portfolio, a high...

It's no secret that rental property owners are feeling the pressure of the pandemic. With many people staying home during this time, property owners have to adapt to meet the needs of renters looking for more space to accommodate an at-home...

Seattle is a desirable city for renters and real estate investors alike! Rental properties are always in high demand. However, neighborhood quality can vary greatly, and not all neighborhoods are created equal for investors. While some areas have...

Is it worth it to allow renters to bring pets into the best home rentals Seattle offers? If you've ever considered it, you know that it can be tricky to navigate! Understanding the laws about pets vs. service animals and how to develop a pet policy...

Investing in residential property is an opportunity many take advantage of to build long-term income. However, before investors can purchase a property (or analyze profit), they must understand how to calculate ROI! Seattle property managers help...

Real estate investment professionals need an accurate assessment of their return on investment. Return on investment (ROI) is a key metric to help investors assess the profitability of a rental property. Seattle property management experts can...

Loopholes in your lease agreements can sink your income and leave your Bellevue rental properties unprotected. Any reasonably savvy renter can spot a "leaky" lease and exploit it to their benefit, leaving you without a way to enforce the rules or...

Investing in Seattle real estate is one of the most effective ways to build long-term income, but it's not without risks. A successful real estate portfolio provides consistent monthly income—until something goes wrong and you don't have a plan or...

The average price of a home in the Seattle area was $760,000 in 2019; in Bloomington (Indiana's most expensive city to call home), it was only around $261,000. This steep difference in value isn't the only reason why Seattle has been a desirable...

Updated March 7, 2022 Deciding to hire a property manager is an excellent way to grow your real estate portfolio income—but it's not the only decision you need to make. Choosing the best property management company (Seattle area) can be a tough...

Updated February 3, 2022 You probably chose real estate because you can earn a significant income from investment properties. With expert Seattle rental management, you have the potential to make even more money than you would otherwise when trying...

Seattle property management companies and landlords need to follow a series of specific steps when performing a residential eviction in Washington. Brian Read, an experienced landlord and tenant attorney who has worked with RPA for several years,...