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title: Seattle Area Property Management Blog | Jan Wieder
description: Looking to rent out your investment property? Explore Powell Property Management for landlord tips & advice from the experts!
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# Jan Wieder

[![What Does a Property Manager Do?](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20To%20Keep%20Good%20Tenants%20Happy.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=How%20To%20Keep%20Good%20Tenants%20Happy.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/what-do-property-managers-do)

#### [What Does a Property Manager Do?](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/what-do-property-managers-do)

Sep 30, 2024 2:37:43 PM

If you own a commercial or residential investment property in the South Sound area near Seattle, you may find that managing that property is a little more involved than you’d like. The reality is that while anyone who owns a rental property is...

[Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) 

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[![Real Estate Formulas Cheat Sheet Math Calculations for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%5BReal%20Estate%20Formulas%20Cheat%20Sheet%5D%2012%20Math%20Calculations%20for%20Landlords.jpg?width=2400&height=1200&name=%5BReal%20Estate%20Formulas%20Cheat%20Sheet%5D%2012%20Math%20Calculations%20for%20Landlords.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/real-estate-formulas-cheat-sheet)

#### [Real Estate Formulas Cheat Sheet: 13 Math Calculations for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/real-estate-formulas-cheat-sheet)

Jul 24, 2024 9:15:00 AM

Managing your real estate investment is like any other type of business enterprise. It involves careful record-keeping, tracking income from your...

[Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![Downtown Seattle skyline of offices and apartment complexes](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Downtown%20Seattle%20skyline%20of%20offices%20and%20apartment%20complexes.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Downtown%20Seattle%20skyline%20of%20offices%20and%20apartment%20complexes.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/common-problems-landlords-face)

#### [How to Be an Apartment Investor Without Being a Landlord](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/common-problems-landlords-face)

May 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Real estate investment offers a pathway to financial growth and stability, with apartment buildings representing a particularly appealing segment due...

[Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) [Multi-Family Units](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/multi-family-units) 

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[![spreadsheet and calculator](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/30.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=30.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/operating-costs-managing-property)

#### [Standard Operating Costs of Managing a Property](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/operating-costs-managing-property)

Nov 18, 2021 7:04:20 AM

Managing a residential rental property requires planning, research, and know-how. While we can never fully predict the future, best-practice...

[seattle rental house](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/seattle-rental-house) [Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![A Local’s Guide to Des Moines, Washington Restaurants](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Pizza%20Oven%20Best%20Restaurants%20Des%20Moines%20WA.jpeg?width=921&height=425&name=Pizza%20Oven%20Best%20Restaurants%20Des%20Moines%20WA.jpeg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/locals-guide-to-des-moines-washington-restaurants)

#### [A Local’s Guide to Des Moines, Washington Restaurants](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/locals-guide-to-des-moines-washington-restaurants)

Nov 11, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Whether you're looking for takeout, drinks, a casual bite, or a celebration meal, Des Moines, Washington has options to spare. Though Des Moines is...

[Local News](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/local-news) 

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[![empty apartment available for rent in seattle](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/24.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=24.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/landlord-insurance)

#### [Landlord Insurance: Do You Need It?](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/landlord-insurance)

Nov 4, 2021 10:06:00 AM

As you make the transition to a landlord, one important thing to keep in mind is insurance. Likely, you already have property insurance whether it’s...

[seattle rental house](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/seattle-rental-house) [Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![well maintained rental property with view of downtown seattle](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/15.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=15.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/proactive-maintenance-6-things-every-landlord-should-do)

#### [Proactive Maintenance: 6 Things Every Landlord Should Do](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/proactive-maintenance-6-things-every-landlord-should-do)

Oct 19, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Whether you own individual homes or an apartment building, real estate is an excellent investment. However, one of the biggest expenses to any...

[seattle rental house](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/seattle-rental-house) [Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![Average Property Management Fees in WA: Residential & Commercial](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/12.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=12.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/average-property-management-fees-washington)

#### [Average Property Management Fees in WA: Residential & Commercial](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/average-property-management-fees-washington)

Oct 6, 2021 8:30:00 AM

The further you dip your toes into the world of rental property the more you'll discover just how much work it takes. With just one rental home, it...

[seattle rental house](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/seattle-rental-house) [Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![5 Valuable Landscaping Hacks For Your Rental Property](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/27.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=27.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/landscaping-hacks-rental-properties)

#### [5 Valuable Landscaping Hacks For Your Rental Property](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/landscaping-hacks-rental-properties)

Aug 18, 2021 7:33:31 AM

As a property manager, your time is valuable. You have a lot of things to worry about from drawing in new high-quality tenants to keeping your...

[seattle rental house](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/seattle-rental-house) [Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) [Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![Pros & Cons of Hiring a Property Management Company](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pros%20%26%20Cons%20of%20Hiring%20a%20Property%20Management%20Company.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Pros%20%26%20Cons%20of%20Hiring%20a%20Property%20Management%20Company.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/pros-cons-hiring-property-management-company)

#### [Pros & Cons of Hiring a Property Management Company](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/pros-cons-hiring-property-management-company)

Aug 4, 2021 8:33:13 AM

When becoming a landlord, choosing which investment property to purchase may seem like the biggest decision to make. In actuality, the most important...

[Insider](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/insider) [seattle rental house](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/seattle-rental-house) [Real Estate Investing 101](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/real-estate-investing-101) 

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