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Building Your Investor Reputation
Date posted Sep 26

​Washington is a beautiful state and there are lots of people moving here. That has heated up the rental housing market in the greater Seattle area...

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Basics on Criminal and Credit Checks
Posted In: Advocacy, Seattle Laws, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Sep 22

Tenant screening laws are rapidly evolving in Washington State, in particular when dealing with criminal records and how to consider an...

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6 Mistakes That Landlords Should Avoid
Date posted Sep 19

Cameron Cowan | Knowledge Steward ​Rental housing has a variety of pitfalls. One false move and a simple mistake could adversely affect your...

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This is Under One Roof…..
Posted In: Announcements, Membership,
Date posted Sep 12

We launched our new podcast, Under One Roof in June and took the podcast to iTunes and Google play distribution in July. It is an exciting new...

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Fair Chance Housing Ordinance Update
Posted In: Market News,
Date posted Sep 5

At its full council meeting on August 14, Seattle City Council voted unanimously to enact an ordinance which prevents Seattle landlords from using...

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​Utility "Smart Metering" Comes to Seattle
Date posted Sep 4

Starting July 31, Seattle City Light began installing new, advanced meters with radio transmitters at properties in Seattle. Their wireless...

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Managing Your Cash Flow
Posted In: Business, Investing,
Date posted Aug 29

Cash flow should be the number one rental term that you develop a complete understanding of as a rental property investor. Cash flow is the money...

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Lisa Herbold Comments on Fair Chance Housing in Seattle
Posted In: Advocacy, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Aug 24

Thank you for writing to me about the Fair Chance Housing Legislation. This legislation will not go into effect until 150 days after the Mayor...

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Could Rent Control Happen in Washington State?
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Aug 22

Sean Martin | Director of External Affairs Rent control is the Holy Grail for many low-income housing and tenant advocates who see it as the only...

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Legislative Update from RHAWA
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Law,
Date posted Aug 17

On the 65th Washington Legislature Washington State’s 65th Legislature began its 2017 legislative session on January 9th, with the one...

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​Leasing to Your College Student Child
Date posted Aug 17

Renting to your kid in college or grad school might seem like a good idea. There are some fun advantages and possibilities for collaborating with...

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Fair Chance Rental Housing Legislation
Posted In: Advocacy, Law, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Aug 11

Dear City Councilmembers, As you’re aware, the Rental Housing Association of Washington represents more than 5,500 small, independent...

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