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Property Tax Increases Present Another Challenge for Housing Providers
Posted In: Advocacy, Business, COVID-19, Rental Assistance,
Date posted Mar 5

This year, King County residents will face property tax increases of up to 4 percent on average – and some areas may see even greater...

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Freddie Mac Announces Nationwide COVID-19 Relief Plan
Posted In: Business, COVID-19, Market News, Membership,
Date posted Mar 24

MCLEAN, Va., March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced, in coordination with the Federal Housing Finance Agency...

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State Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Increases Will Impact Rental Investors
Posted In: Business, Government, Law,
Date posted Jun 13

While many homeowners are set to benefit from legislation which revises how excise taxes are charged for real estate transactions, the new,...

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UW Rental Housing Study Supports What Landlords Have Been Telling City Officials For Years
Posted In: Advocacy, Business, Government, Market News, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Jul 27

On Tuesday, July 24, a group of UW researchers briefed Seattle City Council’s Human Services, Equitable Development, and Renter Rights...

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Ready to Move into Multi-family? Here's How to Get Started
Posted In: Business, Buying Property,
Date posted Apr 12

​​If you have been thinking about getting into a larger investment within rental housing, buying yet more houses might seem a bit unwieldy. It can...

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Your First Step to Real Estate Investment
Posted In: Business, Buying Property,
Date posted Apr 10

Real Estate Investment takes many forms. It's been a popular way to gain income for awhile. Online websites like BiggerPockets, Landlordology, and...

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14 Reasons For Owners of Highly Appreciated Property to Use a Delaware Statutory Trust
Posted In: 1031 Exchanges, Business,
Date posted Mar 29

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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Looking to Invest in Rental Property? Make Sure to Learn These Things First!
Posted In: Business, Buying Property,
Date posted Mar 27

​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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Top 5 Profit Killers for New Property Investors
Posted In: Business,
Date posted Mar 22

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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I'm a Landlord Can I Ever Retire?
Posted In: 1031 Exchanges, Business,
Date posted Feb 22

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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How To Keep Great Tenants
Posted In: Business, Maintenance,
Date posted Feb 13

​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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How to Reduce Your Liability
Posted In: Business, Law,
Date posted Feb 8

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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