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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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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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William Shadbolt | RHAWA Board PresidentEdited by Sean Flynn | RHAWA Board Past PresidentOn Friday, February 23, Judge Suzanne Parisien...

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It might not seem like something that needs to be said, but most people would be surprised at the amount of tenants and landlords that never read...

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Investing in rental properties is a time-tested strategy, but when you’re ready to get out of the grind, you could face a big tax bill....

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Cameron Cowan | Knowledge StewardWe've gotten some calls over the past few months with some people who have been having some trouble getting...

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Finding ways to save money with older properties can be expensive and time-consuming. Newer buildings with modern insulation and other features are...

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Turning a unit for a new renter is an expensive and time consuming process. While renters will eventually leave, there are some things that you can...

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All investments have some risk and in rental property, you're offering housing as a service and that means that there are some unique risks to this...

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