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Pets and Service Animals are a subject that we get many calls to the RHAWA Resource Desk about from our members. Many people have some anxiety...

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​The busy rental season is upon us again and many housing providers will be offering their homes and apartments for open houses. However, right...

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Real Estate investing can be extremely rewarding financially. If you have succeeded in your prior real estate investment activities, you may be...

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​Many people see the marketing opportunity in rental housing. This is especially true in our Greater Seattle area and throughout the Puget Sound...

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Investment property is a tremendous business. Being a housing provider is an exciting journey that is filled with wonderful moments, a few...

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Adam Purkey | Membership Engagement Manager On April 11, RHAWA will be bringing together experts from all aspects of the rental housing industry...

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​In the summer of 2016, Washington politicos spent their days obsessed with a special election State Senate race in the 44th legislative district....

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You've rented to a tenant(s) and things are going along well. They are paying rent and utilities and there seems to be no problems. Until you hear...

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In a hot rental market, it can be easy to buy a property that is increasing in value rather than a property that can generate positive cash flow....

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The busy rental housing season is upon us and as you are reviewing your Tenant Screening Criteria, if a valid ID is apart of your complete...

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It is a good idea to run an annual background check on your current tenant(s) each year to make sure that they are in compliance with the...

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Chartrice Young | Tenant Screening Director Tenant screening is a vital part of the start of a tenancy. Once you have taken an application, it's...

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