Posts by Jill McCormick

Rental property management companies know spring is the time for maintenance, specifically, creating and completing a spring maintenance schedule. Spring is the perfect time to get rental properties in top condition for tenants who have put off a move and students who will be ending their leases. Exterior items that every rental property needs addressing:…

It can be a very wise decision to purchase an investment property. If done correctly, you will earn passive income, receive tax breaks, and gain equity. Nevertheless, it is not sure you will make a significant return on your investment, so you need to consider both market trends and general guidelines when choosing and purchasing…

Renting out your property has many benefits. Perhaps your house has been on the market for a long time, and you’ve determined that it’s not worth enough to break even. If you inherited a property or received a gift property, you might not want to sell it. Some property owners want to become landlords to…

Today marks the official start of winter, which means landlords now have the perfect opportunity to ensure their properties are prepared for whatever December through March may bring. Creating a winter property maintenance plan will prepare you and your tenants for a trouble-free winter. Here are some things to prepare at your rental property: Protect…

The holidays are soon approaching, and now may be a good time to discuss decorating dos and don’ts for your rental property. Property managers know that maintaining a rental home during the holidays is essential. If you share this information with your tenants before the holiday season starts, you can prevent any misunderstandings. Property owners…

The Seattle PI reported this week that Seattle is the 14th most expensive city in the US to rent in. As our area continues to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, demand continues to rise for rental properties. If you are trying to decide if you should sell or rent your property, here are…

The fall season is a great time to give your rental property some much-needed attention. You’ll want to make sure that the home’s exterior and interior are ready for potential new tenants as well as any possible damages that may come from occasional extreme weather. This blog post will provide you with tips on how…

A moratorium on evictions was put in place last September but the US Center for Disease control. This allowed millions of tenants to stay in their homes during the pandemic. On Saturday, July 31st, this moratorium expired. What does this mean for Washingtonians? The state of Washington is one of many states that enacted the…

Do you have renters insurance? If not, read on to find out why it’s important and what your options are. You might be surprised at how affordable renter’s insurance can be! The truth is that many people go without renter’s insurance because they don’t think they will need it. But there are a lot of…