Property Manager's Guide to Tax Time and Sending 1099s to Greater Seattle Landlords

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Friday, June 28, 2024

Seattle ranks number seven among cities in the United States for starting small businesses. Even with over 100,000 small businesses, the community still feels uneasy when tax season rolls around.As an investor, your business is your rental property. You could fear doing your taxe...

What Is Included in a Property Management Report?

By Dylan Foggitt (MBA) Friday, June 21, 2024

In 2022, Seattle was the fastest-growing big city in the nation. People from all over flock to the city for the low unemployment rates, great climate, and outdoor, laid-back lifestyle.The cost of living can be pricey which makes it a great area for real estate investors. Landlord...

Why Our Real Estate Agent Referral Program Is the Best in Bellevue WA?

By Dylan Foggitt (MBA) Friday, June 14, 2024

What if the key to unlocking more successful real estate transactions and boosting your sales wasn't just in selling homes, but in building robust professional networks? At BRINK, we know the power of connections. Our real estate agent referral program isn't just a tool; ...

How Section 8 Decides if Your Rent Is Reasonable

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Friday, June 7, 2024

In Washington State, there was a 9% increase in homelessness from 2022 to 2023. Since 2016, the rates of the homeless have continued to increase as affordable housing can't match the demand.Fixed income rates and rising rent prices are top factors in the housing affordability...

Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices That Put Money in Your Pocket

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Tuesday, May 28, 2024

With the rental vacancy rate in the US reaching 6.4%, many landlords are struggling to compete. Do you know how to increase your property value and ROI? If not, you could lose revenue due to vacancies.Before that happens, apply these real estate asset management best practices. W...

How to Create Long-Term Stability for Your Property Management Company

By Dylan Foggitt (MBA) Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Over a quarter of all single-family homes in the country are owned by property investors.Being a property investor comes with a lot of perks, especially in a bustling city like Seattle which has a stable economy and strong housing market. When you start to expand your property po...

Why Hire a Property Management Service?

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Landlords have an average income of $97,000 a year. What if you could improve your net cash flow beyond that? With help from a property management company, it's possible.They can draft owner statements to help you manage your properties more efficiently. How can these documen...

How to Manage Landlord Stress in Bellevue, WA?

By Dylan Foggitt (MBA) Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Did you know stress can increase your risk of stroke, diabetes, and other serious health conditions? Headaches, heartburn, and insomnia are all signs that stress is affecting your health. If these symptoms sound familiar, you need to better manage your landlord stress.Here are a ...

The Easiest Ways to Coordinate Property Maintenance at Your Rentals in Bellevue, WA

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Washington Residental Landlord-Tenant Act defines landlord obligations, including property upkeep and repairs.Most maintenance and repair issues are the responsibility of the landlord. Landlords have no more than ten days to fix minor repairs and 24-72 hours for major repairs...

A Landlord's Guide on Handling Evictions in the Greater Seattle Area

By Dean Foggitt (RMP) Sunday, April 21, 2024

Becoming a landlord is a stressful decision, especially if you have no experience marketing your property or screening potential renters. It becomes even more difficult when you're forced to deal with a disruptive tenant who either violates their lease or fails to pay rent on...