Are Condos a Good Investment?
Investing in a condominium can seem like an easy, low-cost way to get started in real estate investment, and it can be. However, it’s important to review your options and to do the math to ensure that your condo, area, and local real estate market will allow the investment to pay itself off. Condos can […]
Curb Appeal on a Budget – How to Dress Up Multi-Family Homes & Apartments
Curb appeal affects a small part of your property’s value but when it comes to influencing tenant’s rental decisions and tenant satisfaction, it packs a surprisingly large punch. Surveys from real estate companies around the United States consistently show that curb appeal impacts buyer and tenant decisions, the perceived value of the home, and can […]
Go Local! Investing in Wilburton Neighborhood
Property investment requires thought, research, and care when choosing a location and a property to add to your portfolio. If you’re considering an investment in Bellevue, the neighborhood you choose can affect rates, cost of living, potential tenants, amenities, and much more. In our Go Local! series, we’ll take you through the best of local […]
How to Refurbish Investment Property to Increase the Rent?
Refurbishing property to rent it out can be a great way to add value to your property. However, it is important to note that purchasing a home in disrepair with the intent of refurbishing it to increase the value can backfire if the cost of refurbishment is significantly higher than the value you earn. This […]
How Do Dogs Affect Rental Property?
Pets are a part of life for most people, but for landlords, it’s important to understand the risks and responsibilities that come alongside allowing tenants to own dogs. Pets are considered a calculated risk by most property investors, simply because they can cause damage and be a liability. While, for the most part, dogs are […]
5 Reasons to Invest in Buy-to-Rent Property
Property investments have the potential to pay themselves off quickly, if you research and make the right investment with SJA Property Management.
Understanding City Zoning & How It Affects Your Rental Property
City zoning is used to ensure that local property is developed in accordance with the land around it, so that planned communities and areas can develop alongside each other in an orderly, planned manner. Zoning laws in King County divide property into residential, commercial, and industrial zones, with multiple subdivisions. For rental property, it is […]
Regular Maintenance for Your Rental Property That Will Save You Money
Maintenance is a word that almost every property manager dreads, but it’s as unavoidable as your taxes. Luckily, with regular, preventive maintenance, it doesn’t’ have to be that bad, because while you might be spending money on a routine inspection or clean up, you could actually be saving yourself a lot of money. For example, […]
Is Your Tenant’s Pet Licensed?
The King County animal licensing program charges a small pet license fee and uses the funds to support the return of local lost animals.
Go Local! Investing in Woodridge Neighborhood in Bellevue
If you want to invest in property in Woodridge, then you need a property manager who is familiar with the area, amenities, and local Bellevue regulations.