Lots of real estate agents and real estate tech companies offer home owners market valuation reports, also called market analysis or comparative market analysis.  The reports can be confusing to non-real estate professions so here are some things you should know for how to m...

Whether or not you are buying a single-family house, a duplex or a multifamily property there are things you need to address, during the buying process.  These important questions will let you know if you are buying someone else’s problems.  Here is what you need...

 Are you looking to rent your home for the maximum amount?  How about as quickly as possible?  Well, if you are considering renting then, I am sure you are wanting top dollar and a brief time on the market.  Do you know what the most important aspect to making...

The short answer: normal turnover is good, but vacancy should be kept to a minimum.I have managed rental properties in the Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas for over 16 years.  Which has allowed me to see some of the mindsets that can lead an owner down the rabbit hole of los...

One of the most important things any seller or landlord can do to stand out and make their property more attractive to potential buyers or tenants, is to clean up the yard when prepping the house. The list of things to do to get ready to put a home on the market can be daunting. ...

I have managed rental investment properties for over 16 years which has given me the opportunity to speak with thousands of landlords; this has allowed me to see what techniques and mindset lead to being successful [which I define as building wealth through real estate] and the m...

 You have decided to buy a home, but you are not sure you know what the next step is.  For most they start by looking for homes online and start “window shopping” in the cyberspace.  This can be a folly for two reasons.  Number one, if you don&rsqu...

Spring time is nearly upon us.  That means it is a wonderful time to bust out the cleaning equipment and get the Spring Cleaning done.  This process is important for the health of your home, and it is also important for your physical health and mental state.  ...

The simple answer is yes.  Keep in mind the ink is still drying on the massive tax overhaul recently enacted into law, and the way tax law works the full implications of the new tax codes will not be fully vetted out for some time.  However, it does appear the landlords...

Or more specifically asked for the purposes of this blog; is 2018 a good year to purchase a residential investment property in Pierce or South King County, Washington State? The answer can depend on your goal and investment strategy.  Generally, there are two types of r...