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Property Management
Pests in Rental Property Response Checklist
Download SJA’s free Rental Property Pest Response Checklist. Plus, who is responsible for pest control in a Washington rental? Learn how state law handles landlord and tenant duties, the single-family
September 19, 2026
Rental Property Maintenance and Repairs
Rental Property Mold Response Checklist
Who is responsible for mold in a Washington rental, who pays, and how fast must you act? SJA answers the questions owners ask most, plus a free Respond, Resolve, Prevent
September 10, 2026
Investment Education
5 Ways Rental Property Investors Make Money in Seattle and the Eastside
Cash flow is just one of five ways Seattle rental property investors build wealth. Here is how appreciation, loan paydown, tax benefits, and forced appreciation work together.
September 4, 2026
Seattle Property Management
Seattle Transit Lines: Where To Live Without A Car
The best Seattle neighborhoods for car-free living in 2026, ranked by transit access, Walk Score, and real rental market data.
August 25, 2026
Seattle Property Management
Best Neighborhoods for Google Employees in Seattle
Compare Seattle and Eastside neighborhoods near Google’s South Lake Union and Kirkland campuses, including commute options, housing, transit, and rental costs.
August 18, 2026
Seattle Property Management
Seattle Rental Junk Fee Ordinance 2026: CB 121254
Seattle’s new rental junk fee ordinance changes fee disclosures, optional charges, pet rent, and recordkeeping. Here’s what landlords need to know before 2027.
August 13, 2026
SJA Community
Seattle Property Management Companies: A Neutral Comparison of 5 Local Firms
A side-by-side look at five established Seattle property management companies: Lori Gill & Associates, Maple Leaf, Real Property Associates, SJA, and The Joseph Group. Compare services, coverage, and published pricing
August 6, 2026
Property Management
How Out-of-State Landlord Should Manage The Property
Managing a Seattle-area rental from another state? Here's the specific blind spot distance creates, the legal notice mistake that trips up out-of-state landlords, and what "local eyes on it" actually
July 23, 2026
Rental Property
ADU and DADU Rentals in Seattle & the Eastside
Thinking about renting out your basement unit or backyard cottage? Washington's ADU rules changed fast in 2025 and 2026. Here's what Seattle and Eastside owners consistently get wrong, and how
July 14, 2026
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