You don’t have to be an experienced landlord or real estate investor to understand the importance of collecting rent on time. This is Rental Management 101: You establish a rental price, your tenant signs a lease, and rent is collected every month. Simple, right? ...
Our part of the country has fairly mild winters. No hibernation will be necessary when the summer gives in to fall and then winter. We do have to prepare for a bit of snow and the temperatures will drop, but typically they’ll be hovering in the 40s and the 50s for...
A strong lease is an essential component when you’re renting out an Everett home. You need to make sure it protects you and your property. It needs to outline the requirements and the responsibilities of your tenants, and it needs to comply with all state, local, and...
Encountering surprise expenses when you’re renting out an Everett property can be unpleasant. If you’ve created a careful budget, it only takes one unexpected maintenance bill or longer-than-planned vacancy to knock you off track. It’s difficult to expect the...
As we near the end of November, the usual seasonal slowdown has begun in the local rental market. You may have noticed that it started slowing a bit earlier this year, and that’s due to a number of factors. From inflation to the elections, people have been choosing to...
When an investor is not geographically close to their rental properties, the risk of owning these homes can seem magnified. You cannot respond to maintenance emergencies from afar, and you’ll have a hard time showing the property, inspecting it, and communicating with...
