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How to Refurbish Investment Property to Increase the Rent?

Refurbish property

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?

Pet dogs

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 […]

Understanding City Zoning & How It Affects Your Rental Property

Seattle, WA

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

Property Maintenance

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?

Home pets

The King County animal licensing program charges a small pet license fee and uses the funds to support the return of local lost animals.