You may have heard the old adage that taking care of your tenants is taking care of your property, and if so, then you’d be right. While you do have rental property, you can only make money while your tenants are living there, which means that you have to treat them and your property right. […]
Tenants moving out is never a good thing, but if you’re properly prepared, you can get them out and new tenants in as quickly as possible. While there is a multi-step process involved, you can start preparing as soon as your tenants issue a notice of leave, inform you that they are moving out, or […]
As a Sammamish landlord or property investor, an emergency is probably your worst nightmare, and probably doubly so in the winter when more things can go wrong. While it is easiest to pretend that nothing will ever be happy, you are legally and morally obliged to be prepared. Have Insurance Whether your winter emergency is […]
Seattle’s recent Rental Registration & Inspection Code means big changes for many in the real estate investment industry.
If you’re looking to hire a Woodinville property management company then you probably want to know what they do, how effective they are, and how they work. One of the services that property managers like SJA offer is marketing, which means that you don’t have to worry about filling your units. No matter which property management […]
Smoke detectors and C02 detectors are mandated as required in every rental home, but unfortunately, they often stop working, become inoperable, or the batteries fail. Because inoperable detectors is one of the most severe health code violations in rental homes, and not having an operable detector could affect the safety of the residents, it is […]
Owning rental or investment property is a great thing, especially if you’ve already paid it off and don’t have a mortgage, but renting out the units is often another question entirely.
The following include a few tips from local Issaquah property management companies on preparing your rental units and homes for earthquakes.
Investing in Bellevue property is a great way to add to your income, or turn your passion for real estate into a full time job, but when is it time to stop handling matters yourself and turn everything over to a professional?
One major item to consider is your rental collection policy, which details how, when, and in what ways you will receive the rent each month.