The Best Property Maintenance Management Software to Streamline Operations

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Sunday, July 14, 2024

Seattle has one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. That is great for investors, but it also means more competition. Property managers must put their best foot forward to attract and keep tenants.That translates to a ton of work. Fortunately, there are many tools, ...

Property Manager's Guide to Tax Time and Sending 1099s to Greater Seattle Landlords

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Friday, June 28, 2024

Seattle ranks number seven among cities in the United States for starting small businesses. Even with over 100,000 small businesses, the community still feels uneasy when tax season rolls around.As an investor, your business is your rental property. You could fear doing your taxe...

How Section 8 Decides if Your Rent Is Reasonable

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Friday, June 7, 2024

In Washington State, there was a 9% increase in homelessness from 2022 to 2023. Since 2016, the rates of the homeless have continued to increase as affordable housing can't match the demand.Fixed income rates and rising rent prices are top factors in the housing affordability...

Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices That Put Money in Your Pocket

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Tuesday, May 28, 2024

With the rental vacancy rate in the US reaching 6.4%, many landlords are struggling to compete. Do you know how to increase your property value and ROI? If not, you could lose revenue due to vacancies.Before that happens, apply these real estate asset management best practices. W...

Why Hire a Property Management Service?

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Landlords have an average income of $97,000 a year. What if you could improve your net cash flow beyond that? With help from a property management company, it's possible.They can draft owner statements to help you manage your properties more efficiently. How can these documen...

The Easiest Ways to Coordinate Property Maintenance at Your Rentals in Bellevue, WA

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Washington Residental Landlord-Tenant Act defines landlord obligations, including property upkeep and repairs.Most maintenance and repair issues are the responsibility of the landlord. Landlords have no more than ten days to fix minor repairs and 24-72 hours for major repairs...

A Landlord's Guide on Handling Evictions in the Greater Seattle Area

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Sunday, April 21, 2024

Becoming a landlord is a stressful decision, especially if you have no experience marketing your property or screening potential renters. It becomes even more difficult when you're forced to deal with a disruptive tenant who either violates their lease or fails to pay rent on...

Landlord Rescue: Signs You Need To Hire A Property Management Company In Bellevue, WA

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Thursday, March 28, 2024

How often do you go to bed at night running through the list of landlord duties waiting for you tomorrow? You don't have to operate solo. Only 45% of landlords manage their own properties while the rest outsource.Requesting landlord rescue services can ensure your success. Wi...

How Often Should a Landlord Inspect Rental Property in Bellevue, WA?

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Thursday, March 7, 2024

Your rental properties are your investment. Yet, you can't see them every day. Instead, you see them only when you rent them out.You can also see them when performing rental property inspections.A rental property inspection reveals the apartment's condition. As a landlord...

Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Rental Property in Bellevue, WA

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Sunday, February 18, 2024

Landlords in Washington can breathe easy knowing that dog owners in the state are the most responsible in the country. This fact can make allowing pets in a rental property more tempting.However, consider these pros and cons before you dive into allowing pets.Pro: Larger Tenant P...