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One thing that property investors must analyze when considering a rental property is the cost of utilities. As a landlord in Snohomish County, Washington, it goes without saying that your goal is to maximize the potential profit and income you make from your rental...

When buying your first rental property, you may be tempted to assume that your investment journey is going to be an easy one.  After all, how hard can rent collection be? If that’s so, you may be in for a rude shock. Owning a rental property is very different from...

Taking full advantage of tax breaks is one of the best ways to maximize your rental income. What most landlords don’t know is that there are quite a number of tax benefits that come with investing in real estate. Unfortunately, filing taxes for rental properties is...

Are you planning on buying investment property in Seattle, Washington? If so, you are probably wondering where you can find a good mortgage to finance you rental property. Well, there are a number of investment property mortgage options available. Each of them comes...

Thanks to the Fair Housing Act, every American has the right to equal treatment when it comes to housing. Unfortunately, there are still some people in Seattle, WA who know very little about this law. That’s why it’s not rare to find property landlords and sellers...

Turning your home into an investment property can be a fantastic way to start making extra income. But, the transformation should be treated as a financial decision rather than an emotional one. Emotional decisions tend to be reactive. They are fast, reflexive, and...

If you invest your money in the right property, in the right place, and at the right time you can end up with a lucrative real estate investment. In fact, real estate investments have produced more wealth than any other industry investments. However, just like any...

It’s every landlord’s dream to get a good tenant. A good tenant is drama-free, clean, honest, creditworthy, respectful, responsible, and above everything else, is able to pay rent without issues. Getting a good Seattle tenant is not easily a walk in the park. As a...

Have you ever asked your boss for a raise? Have you brokered a deal with a big client? If you have, then you may already know that it’s no easy task. Raising the rent on your tenants can seem just as difficult. Increasing the monthly rent on your Seattle rental...

How you manage your properties is going to either make or break your chances for success. If managed properly, a rental property can help you on the path to a successful financial future. However, if incorrectly managed, it will fall into shambles. Here are five tips...