Seattle Property Management Blog
WHAT ARE SECTION 8 TENANTS? DO SEATTLE AREA RENTAL OWNERS HAVE TO ACCEPT THEM?
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.
THE PROS & CONS OF SHORT-TERM VS. LONG-TERM TENANT LEASES | BELLEVUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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 REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING WITH SJA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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.
HOW DO YOU GET YOUR TENANTS TO PAY RENT ON TIME EVERY TIME? BELLEVUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ADVICE
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.
WHAT IS A LANDLORD VS. TENANT MAINTENANCE EXPENSE? REDMOND RENTAL ADVICE
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,
5 TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOUR BELLEVUE PROPERTY RENT DURING THE SLOW SEASON
Vacancy is one of the biggest drivers of an investment’s performance, and even one month of vacancy is about eight percent of an investor’s gross revenue. SJA Property Management is a leader in the property management industry, serving the Puget Sound area including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, and the surrounding cities. We have some ideas about how to control vacancy, and today we’re sharing five steps to help you do that.
7 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL REDMOND RENTAL PROPERTY SHOWING
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.
HOW CAN SEATTLE PROPERTY OWNERS CONTROL VACANCY RATES AS RENTS DECREASE? RENTAL MANAGEMENT ADVICE
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.
A RENT RAISING STRATEGY THAT SEATTLE LANDLORDS CAN BANK ON
SJA Property Management is a leader in the property management industry serving the Puget Sound area including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, and surrounding cities. Today, we want to talk about pricing your rental. This information can apply to the first time you put your property on the market, or to the renewal rate you want to settle on when a tenant’s lease is up.
WHAT TYPE OF INSURANCE SHOULD I GET FOR MY SEATTLE AREA RENTAL PROPERTY?
When you’re considering the types of insurance you should obtain for your rental property, we find it helps to break...
IS RENTING OUT YOUR SEATTLE HOUSE FULLY FURNISHED A GOOD IDEA?
You may be wondering whether it’s better to rent your property out furnished or unfurnished, and today we’re looking...
THREE HIDDEN COSTS TO OWNING A RENTAL PROPERTY – SEATTLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TIPS
There are some hidden costs involved in owning rental property, and you might not have factored them into your...