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

[![Non-Conventional Leases: Examining Subletting, Co-renting, and More](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Signing%20Residential%20Lease%20Agreement.jpg?width=1650&height=825&name=Signing%20Residential%20Lease%20Agreement.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/non-conventional-leases-and-property-management)

#### [Non-Conventional Leases: Examining Subletting, Co-renting, and More](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/non-conventional-leases-and-property-management)

Sep 29, 2025 6:51:49 AM

Non-conventional lease agreements have become increasingly common as landlords and property owners seek ways to maximize occupancy and flexibility, and tenants seek creative living arrangements that fit their lifestyles. This blog will explore...

[Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![Property manager and potential tenant reviewing a contract ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Property%20manager%20and%20potential%20tenant%20reviewing%20a%20contract%20.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Property%20manager%20and%20potential%20tenant%20reviewing%20a%20contract%20.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/tenant-screening-questions-seattle)

#### [How an Effective Property Manager Approaches Tenant Screening](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/tenant-screening-questions-seattle)

Nov 17, 2024 8:15:00 AM

All landlords have heard the horror stories about expensive damage to rental properties and unpaid rent. Tenant screening is a crucial step in...

[Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![Woman Holding Credit Card and Using Phone Online Shopping](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Woman%20Holding%20Credit%20Card%20and%20Using%20Phone%20Online%20Shopping.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Woman%20Holding%20Credit%20Card%20and%20Using%20Phone%20Online%20Shopping.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/rent-payment-technology)

#### [The Benefits of Technology in Property Management](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/rent-payment-technology)

Nov 3, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Too many tenants are late on rent. Your bookkeeping is a mess. There are a lot of great reasons to consider augmenting your multifamily investment...

[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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[![8 Reasons Burien Is the Best Place to Invest In Washington Real Estate](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rentals%20with%20exit%20to%20private%20beach%2c%20Burien%2c%20WA.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Rentals%20with%20exit%20to%20private%20beach%2c%20Burien%2c%20WA.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/why-burien-best-invest-in-washington-real-estate)

#### [8 Reasons Burien Is a Great Place to Invest In Washington Real Estate](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/why-burien-best-invest-in-washington-real-estate)

Oct 20, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Where to Make Your Real Estate Investment Burien is a vibrant up and coming community in the South Puget Sound area. This region outside of Seattle...

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

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[![Winter Readiness: How Property Management Experts Prepare Your Rentals](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Winter%20Readiness%20How%20Property%20Management%20Experts%20Prepare%20Your%20Rentals.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Winter%20Readiness%20How%20Property%20Management%20Experts%20Prepare%20Your%20Rentals.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/property-management-for-winter-readiness)

#### [Winter Readiness: How Property Management Experts Prepare Your Rentals](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/property-management-for-winter-readiness)

Oct 6, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Living in a winter wonderland can be beautiful, but we all know winter presents unique challenges for all aspects of daily life, including homes and...

[Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

[Read More](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/property-management-for-winter-readiness)

[![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...

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

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[![Pet Renting: Evaluating the Impact of Pet Policies on Seattle Real Estate Investments](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pet%20Renting%20Evaluating%20the%20Impact%20of%20Pet%20Policies%20on%20Seattle%20Real%20Estate%20Investments.png?width=1200&height=600&name=Pet%20Renting%20Evaluating%20the%20Impact%20of%20Pet%20Policies%20on%20Seattle%20Real%20Estate%20Investments.png) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/pet-renting-seattle)

#### [The Impact of Pet Renting Policies on Seattle Real Estate Investments](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/pet-renting-seattle)

Sep 23, 2024 9:15:00 AM

Should your Seattle area rental properties allow pets? A recent Zillow study placed Seattle as the 9th-most pet-friendly city for renting, meaning...

[Tips for Landlords](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/topic/tips-for-landlords) 

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[![Building Wealth Creating Passive Income With Your Investment Properties](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Building%20Wealth%20Creating%20Passive%20Income%20With%20Your%20Investment%20Properties%20(1).jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Building%20Wealth%20Creating%20Passive%20Income%20With%20Your%20Investment%20Properties%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/passive-income-investment-properties)

#### [Building Wealth: Creating Passive Income With Your Investment Property](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/passive-income-investment-properties)

Sep 9, 2024 9:30:00 AM

Passive income has become a buzzword among investors, and for good reason. Earning money with minimal sustained effort is incredibly appealing,...

[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) 

[Read More](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/passive-income-investment-properties)

[![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) 

[Read More](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/real-estate-formulas-cheat-sheet)

[![How Property Managers Adapt in Seattle’s Rental Market](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Navigating%20Market%20Changes%20How%20Effective%20Property%20Managers%20Adjust%20Strategies%20for%20Investor%20Success.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=Navigating%20Market%20Changes%20How%20Effective%20Property%20Managers%20Adjust%20Strategies%20for%20Investor%20Success.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/real-estate-investment-success-in-any-market)

#### [How Property Managers Adapt in Seattle’s Rental Market](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/real-estate-investment-success-in-any-market)

Jul 17, 2024 9:30:00 AM

The Seattle rental market does not reward passive ownership. In a softer leasing window, small mistakes in pricing, maintenance follow-through, or...

[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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