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title: Seattle Area Property Management Blog | seattle rental house
description: seattle rental house | 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

### seattle rental house

[![rental property in greater seattle with management](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/13.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=13.jpg) ](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/navigating-property-management-relationship)

#### [Navigating Your Property Management Company Relationship as a Landlord](https://www.powellpropertymgt.com/seattle-area-property-management-blog/navigating-property-management-relationship)

Feb 15, 2022 8:30:00 AM

Whether you’re in the market to hire a property manager for the first time, or looking to improve or upgrade your current property management...

[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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[![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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[![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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