Seattle Property Management Blog

    By Real Property Associates  |  Nov 7 2024

    Hiring Seattle Rental Management Is a Smart Investment!

    You probably chose real estate because of its potential to generate significant income. However, jug...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Aug 20 2024

    Raise the Rent: Seattle Property Management Tips to Keep More Renters

    Published March 12, 2020. Updated August 20, 2024 Before you advertise your Seattle rental property,...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Apr 2 2024

    A Seattle Property Management Guide to Rental Property Tax Deductions

    Published October 26, 2023. Updated June 4, 2024. Being a Seattle rental property owner can be a gre...

    By Jay  |  Apr 2 2024

    Get Your House Ready to Rent to a Tenant | Seattle Property Management

    If you’re an investor buying a home specifically for this purpose, getting your house ready to rent ...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Jan 25 2024

    Should I Make Renters Insurance Mandatory for Home Rentals?

    Please note: This article is not legal advice. For up-to-date information and guidance, reach out to...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Nov 12 2020

    Home Rentals, Seattle Renters, and Reasonable Accommodation

    If you own and operate home rentals, Seattle investors, it’s your responsibility to make sure that a...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Nov 5 2020

    Professional Maintenance Makes Seattle Property Management Worth It

    As any Seattle property management firm will tell you, real estate gains in the Seattle area have th...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Oct 8 2020

    How a Seattle Property Management Company Supports Property Owners

    Whether it’s due to a lack of mental bandwidth—or only having a single pair of arms—most people stru...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Oct 2 2020

    'Professional Tenant?' You Need a Seattle Property Management Company

    Every business has assets and liabilities. For a Seattle-area rental property owner, one of the bigg...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Sep 24 2020

    Difficult Renters in Your Home Rentals, Seattle Investors? Do This

    You could be the fairest and most flexible property owner imaginable, but that doesn't mean you're n...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Sep 17 2020

    Building Your Portfolio With Seattle Property Management

    Whether you want to generate passive income or build long-term wealth, investing in rental propertie...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Sep 10 2020

    Key Marketing Benefits of Partnering With Seattle Property Management

    Updated December 22, 2022. Being a rental property owner in Seattle is advantageous for a wide varie...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Jun 25 2020

    Thriving in a Crisis | Tips From Property Management in Seattle

    Updated August 4, 2022. Is your real estate portfolio recession-proof—or at least, recession-resista...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Jun 18 2020

    Maintenance and COVID-19 | Tips From Property Management in Seattle

    Handling routine maintenance and property repairs are hands-on tasks. When social distancing require...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Jun 11 2020

    Creating Crisis Plans | Tips From Property Management in Seattle

    Updated July 5, 2022. No one wants to have to plan for, acknowledge, and live through a crisis—but b...

    By Real Property Associates  |  Feb 27 2020

    Crucial Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Seattle Landlords

    Keeping your Seattle rental property in excellent condition is a year-round effort! From preparing y...

    By Jay  |  Mar 10 2017

    First Lawsuit for the New First In Time Ordinance Seattle

    The Seattle Times reports the first lawsuit to Seattle's new landlord / tenant ordinance. We have he...

    By Jay  |  Jan 25 2017

    Rental Marketing How To – Seattle Property Management Advice

    Rental advertising has evolved from placing nickel ads in the classified section of local newspapers...

    By Jay  |  Jan 18 2017

    Best Rental Improvements for Top Dollar Rent in Seattle

    To earn top rent in the Seattle market, you need to provide a property that’s desirable and modern. ...

    By Jay  |  Jan 10 2017

    Washington Eviction Process Legal Advice | Need to Know's

    Seattle property management companies and landlords need to follow a series of specific steps when p...

    By Jay  |  Mar 22 2016

    Advancements in Technology for Property Management in Seattle, WA

    At Real Property Associates, we have been providing property management services to Seattle, Everett...

    By Jay  |  Sep 30 2013

    Local apartment rents continue climbing

    http://www.seattletimes.com/business/local-apartment-rents-continue-climbing Rent hikes in King Coun...

    By Jay  |  Sep 23 2013

    Scammers right at home in sizzling rental market

    http://www.seattletimes.com/business/news/scammers-right-at-home-in-sizzling-rental-market/ The Crai...

    By Dylan  |  Mar 25 2013

    Five Benefits Of Hiring A Property Manager

    Five Benefits Of Hiring A Property Manager Sarah Gabot, writing for Zillow, outlines 5 reasons you m...

    By Dylan  |  Dec 3 2012

    6 Suggestions For Owners Who Rent To Pet Owners

    According to an MSN article, investors and owners of single family homes and apartments who ignore p...

    By Dylan  |  Nov 26 2012

    Study Shows Why Property Owners Should Allow Pets In Their Rentals

    In what may be the only published research on the subject, a FIREPAW study found that apartments tha...

    By Jay  |  Oct 31 2012

    RPA Owner Jay Young Interview About Problem Tenants By Bloomberg News

    Jay Young, owner of Seattle area Real Property Associates for 21 years, was recently interviewed abo...