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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...

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! While not every investor can buy a Seattle rental property with cash (and without financing) if you're...

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...

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...

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.  Sometimes the damage is accidental. When that happens,...

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...

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 follow-up choice! The...

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 to juggle everyday...

  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,...