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.
A 10-Step Checklist for Renting Out Your Home in Woodinville, Washington
Renting out your property is a great way to add an extra income, especially if you’re away on business or with work, and won’t be needing your home for some time.
How to Make the Most Out of a Bad Location: Essential Q&A for Smart Landlords
This comprehensive Q&A guide reveals how smart landlords turn location disadvantages into profitable rental opportunities through strategic marketing, pricing, and property positioning.
How to Improve Tenant Relations for Landlords and Property Managers
Renting property means dealing with tenants on a very regular basis, but it also means keeping up relations so that tenants stay happy.
How to Rent Out Your Home When You Have To Move For Work
How to Rent Out Your Home When You Have to Move for Work Whether you work for Microsoft, Amazon or one of the other tech giants in the Seattle/Bellevue area, being asked to move overseas or work in another location for an extended period of time is extremely common. While you might be moving elsewhere, […]
How to Wish Your Tenants Happy Holidays
The holiday season is a upon us and for most of us, that means sending Christmas cards and perhaps singing carols and buying presents, but if you’re managing investment property, it also means saying Happy Holidays to your tenants. While it’s not mandatory, it is certainly a nice thing to do, and it will help […]
Have You Prepared Your Home for Winter? A Checklist for Property Managers & Landlords
Renting and managing your own property means taking care of it, and with winter conditions, there’s a lot to do to keep the home or homes livable and in good repair. This is especially important in Washington, where high precipitation and winds usually mean a lot of damage to homes and roofs. Bellevue also has […]