Seattle Property Management Blog

By Team Next Brick - Saturday, August 20, 2022

Build-to-Rent Homes

What are Build-To-Rent homes? Build-to-Rent homes are usually single family homes, often built close together in tight, clustered communities, which are meant to be rented to tenants as opposed to lived in by the owner. They usually feature more high end amenities such as gourmet...

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By Team Next Brick - Tuesday, August 2, 2022

How High Interest Rates Will Affect Real Estate Investors

If you are planning on adding to your real estate investment portfolio anytime soon, you will need to consider how the rising interest rates will affect your investment. As we have already seen, the Federal Reserve Bank has raised rates several times over the past few mont...

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By Team Next Brick - Sunday, July 10, 2022

7 Tips for Expanding Your Property Portfolio

Are you a first-time investor looking to expand your portfolio? Click here for seven practical tips for expanding your property portfolio.Keyword(s): full service property management, Seattle property managerDid you know that as of June 2022, the average salary of a real estate i...

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By Team Next Brick - Sunday, June 19, 2022

Landlord Selling Your Rental Home? Know Your Renter’s Rights

Landlord Selling Your Rental Home? Know Your Renter’s RightsIf your landlord suddenly decides to sell your rental home, explore the important things you need to know about your renter's rights!Keyword(s): renter's rightsWhile there is some evidence that the housing market is st...

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By Team Next Brick - Thursday, May 19, 2022

7 Lesser-Known Costs of Owning Investment Properties

Many people don't understand the true cost of owning investment properties. Here is a guide to these costs from the best property manager in Seattle.Keyword(s): best property manager in SeattleWhen it comes to investment properties, generally as a rule of thumb, if you meet the 1...

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By Team Next Brick - Monday, April 18, 2022

Will it Cost You More to Repair or Replace Broken Appliances?

Are you a homeowner considering getting new appliances for a property? This guide explains if it will cost more to repair or replace broken appliances.Your household appliances should last around 10 years, but there is a chance they could die early.Should you replace or repair th...

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By Team Next Brick - Saturday, February 26, 2022

Rental Property Repairs vs. Improvements - What's Better For You?

There are currently more than 139 million homes across America. These provide shelter and security to anyone who lives in them. However, not every American owns the property that they live in. In fact, 43.6 million American households are rented-based. If you own more than one pr...

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By Team Next Brick - Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Why You Need a Property Manager With Excellent Tenant Experience

In the United States alone, there are over 300,000 registered property management companies!But that doesn't mean that every company is well suited to manage your Seattle property. Your best bet is to find a manager with excellent tenant experience.You'll never have to worry abou...

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By Team Next Brick - Friday, December 10, 2021

Making Your Rental Property Stand Out in a Competitive Market

There are roughly 20 million rental properties and 48.2 million individual units in the United States. There are tons of people who have realized that investing in real estate is a wonderful way to make money. With this many options out there for renters, you have to know how to ...

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By Team Next Brick - Saturday, November 20, 2021

Which Lease Type Is Better? Month-To-Month vs. Fixed Term

Are you planning on renting an apartment or house for the first time? Are you wondering about the benefits of month-to-month vs fixed-term leases?Becoming a landlord gives you a wonderful opportunity to earn passive income. You will be gaining equity and acting as your own boss. ...

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