Seattle Property Management Blog

When you have a Kirkland property or a property in another area, and you’re ready to move out of it either to buy a new home or to relocate, there’s a huge decision that needs to be made: Should you sell that property or rent it out? There are many advantages to renting out your property in Kirkland; we’re discussing three of them today.

It’s important to know these laws and what they mean to the operation of your investment property. They will be enforced by federal, state and local agencies, so you need to be in full compliance. These laws change quickly and frequently, especially on a state and city level.

A question that often comes up from prospective Seattle Area rental property owners is whether or not they have to accept Section 8 applicants. Many do not even know what exactly Section 8 means.

You may be wondering whether you should rent your property out for the short term or if you should stick with long term leases. We get this question a lot, and today we’re talking about the pros and cons of each type of lease.

Insurance is an important part of keeping your investment property and your financial interests protected. At SJA Property Management, we are leaders in the property management industry, serving the Puget Sound area including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, and the surrounding cities. Today, we want to talk about your insurance requirements.

Today, we want to talk about the importance of consistent rent collection. How can you ensure your tenants will pay the rent in full and on time every month? There are many ways to decrease the likelihood that your tenants will not pay rent on time.

Today, we’re talking about maintenance and its responsibilities. Maintenance on a property can often be a tricky topic in regards to who is responsible for paying to have repairs done. Knowing what a landlord or a tenant is responsible for is important. As a landlord, when you move a tenant into a property in Washington State, you are responsible for maintaining that property,

Showing your property is a major part of renting it out to a great tenant, and today we’re sharing some tips on how to make those showings successful.

The Seattle rental market is changing, and we want you to know that we are taking the necessary steps to protect your investment and ensure you’re earning as much as you can on it. SJA Property Management is an industry leader in the Puget Sound area, including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle. Today, we’re giving you an update about what’s going on in the general rental market and how we’re adapting.