Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate Ramps Up

Investment in U.S. real estate is a booming business. According to The Investor, “the U.S. real estate market remains a magnet for offshore investors with figures for the first half of 2017 showing the country continues to be the world’s leading recipient of cross-border capital, attracting US $19.8 billion of foreign investment.” Why is the […]

Investing in Profitable Rentals

You may already own rental property in Seattle, or perhaps you’re thinking of taking the leap and investing in a Seattle home to rent. Whatever stage you’re at in your journey you need to carefully consider your next step. Investing in property can be a positive choice for your bottom line, and it can also […]

Choosing Low Maintenance For Your Rental Property

What if your rentals took care of themselves? As a child, did you think that the future would involve talking robots who would do all of your chores for you? Unfortunately, that future isn’t here yet. However, having a low-maintenance rental can reduce that list of chores and make your rental property ownership much less […]

6 Tips That Will Simplify Apartment Management

Apartment management can feel like you’re in the rodeo. It’s a decidedly up and down job. As soon as you solve one problem, another one throws you up in the air. How can you solve your apartment management problems and have a smoother ride? These six tips can help simplify your property management.

Is Your Rental Property Ready for the Future?

Are you ready to leap into the future with both feet? If you have one or more properties in the Seattle area, are your Seattle rentals ready to accommodate the diversity of your tenants’ needs? Get your rentals ready for the future with a look at rental trends and decide what kind of help you […]

You’re Moving into a Great Home for Lease: Next Steps

Congratulations! When you’re moving to a new home, it’s an exciting time, but it’s also overwhelming. There are many logistics to work through on your road to that new home you are leasing. What do you need to do to make sure that you’re ready to make the move?

If You Own Seattle Rentals You Need to Read This

A well-maintained property with tenants who communicate and care: it’s on every property owner’s wish list. Unfortunately, in the world of property management, you get the good and the bad, and sometimes managing your properties can be difficult. If you own or you’re thinking of investing in Seattle rentals, you need to know about the […]

4 Considerations Before Buying A Bank-Owned Home

It looks like a deal, but is that home really the best choice as an investment? A bank-owned property has failed to sell in a foreclosure auction and has reverted to the lender. Some of these properties are gems, while others are not the deal you imagine.