Property Management Blog

It is easy for us to forget about routine maintenance on our rental properties Out of sight, out of mind right? Gutter Clearning When the rainy season comes (insert your Seattle joke here) I am reminded of gutter and downspout maintenence. This simple chore can save thousands of dollors in ...

According to data collected by Dupree & Scott Apartment Advisors (www.dsaa.com) rent for the average single family house in King and Snohomish counties is $1822 per month, up 3.5% from $1761 per month last year. I have felt it for the last couple of years, but now we have some ...

In this article, I will show you how property management can save the owner more than just the cost of the management fee. Let’s say we have a property that rents for $1500/month. As a Seattle Property Management company our average fee in our area is 8-10%. So, let’s use ...

Once you have invested in a rental property, the responsibility of maintaining and running the property can quickly become overwhelming. For many Owners, the logical solution is to hire a Residential Property Management company to oversee their rental property. But is this the right decision for you? Here are the ...

An interesting article from King5.com that shows how scammers are seeking out houses advertised as “For Sale” and falsely trying to rent them out. http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Scam-artists-trying-to-rent-out-homes-they-dont-own-114758419.html Definitely something to be aware of! We here at Gregory Property Management are aware knowledgeable about this instances and work hard to make sure it ...

If you are considering taking the leap from homeowner to landlord, you should first consider the option of using one of the many property management companies that exist to make your life easier. Property management companies serve as the middle man between landlords and tenants and alleviate much of the ...

When you hire a property management company to serve as the liaison between yourself and your tenants, you want to be sure you’re getting the best possible property management services for the money. The services a property management company provides can range from ala carte to an all-in-one inclusive package. ...

Property management operations budgeting: The real estate property management company, in consultation with the owner, will prepare detailed budgets for the day to day operations of the property. This function involves aspects of all the other functional areas, as it allocates funds for their performance. Not only will the income ...

While every investors situation is different, there are certain scenarios and factors that typically pre-dispose owners one way or the other. The following questions are designed to help you determine if you should consider hiring a property manager. 1. How far do you live from your rental property and how ...

Being a landlord is not for everyone. That is where using a property manager comes in. The amount of work put into finding a qualified renter can be substantial. Add to that the upkeep of the property plus any interaction with the tenant, it can turn into a full time ...