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Standard Operating Costs of Managing a Property

Managing a residential rental property requires planning, research, and know-how. While we can never fully predict the future, best-practice budgeting and understanding the costs of managing a property will reduce headaches and nasty surprises for...

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A Local’s Guide to Des Moines, Washington Restaurants

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...

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Landlord Insurance: Do You Need It?

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...

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Pet-Friendly Burien Apartments: Should You Offer Pet-Friendly Options?

Many people around the country consider pets a part of the family, but pets can present their own kinds of challenges within a home. So the question...

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Proactive Maintenance: 6 Things Every Landlord Should Do

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

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Average Property Management Fees in WA: Residential & Commercial

Average Property Management Fees in WA: Residential & Commercial

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...

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How To Keep Good Tenants Happy

How To Keep Good Tenants Happy

Rental properties make excellent additions to any investment portfolio. A quality tenant is worth their weight in gold as they will respect the...

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Top 5 Rental Trends in Seattle

Top 5 Rental Trends in Seattle for 2024

It's been an interesting year in the Seattle housing market - rental prices have fluctuated while the demand for single-family homes has increased....

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Curb Appeal: 2024 Rental Property Exterior Trends

Curb Appeal: 2024 Rental Property Exterior Trends

Long before potential tenants ask for a tour, in this market you need to learn about outside amenities and upgraded features you can install in units...

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5 Valuable Landscaping Hacks For Your Rental Property

5 Valuable Landscaping Hacks For Your Rental Property

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...

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