Blog Author: Elly Johnson

If you just bought a new rental property, chances are it could use some updating before it’s ready for tenants. Modernizing and maintaining your rental property is an essential part of being a successful landlord. It helps make the property marketable, attracts reliable tenants, and increases property value.  A full remodel can be overwhelming; many first-time landlords end up investing too much in renovations …

Across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, with a population just under 185,000 as of 2019, is Vancouver, Washington, part of Clark County. While it shares a name with the prominent Canadian city, Vancouver, Washington is squarely perched on the Washington-Oregon Border, far from the Canadian border. Vancouver is Washington’s fourth largest city. With such a short drive separating them, Vancouver has usually been …

As a landlord, there is usually hesitation, or at least consideration, about allowing pets in your rental properties. Pets are messy, unpredictable, and can cause property damage. So, why allow pets? The short answer is that pets are popular. Denying pets at your rentals immediately creates a large limitation on your rental audience. If your property doesn’t have a specific audience that doesn’t largely …

If 2021 made one thing clear about real estate in Nevada it’s this: we are now firmly in a seller’s market. Mirroring the market situation in the United States at large, there is a considerable shortage of inventory compared to a historic surge in demand in the state of Nevada. This has led to trench-like bidding conditions, and frequent disappointment and discouragement among buyers. …

One of the worst mistakes you can make as a property owner is ignoring the outside of your rental property. The exterior of a property has a huge impact on curb appeal and desirability to renters, and these things directly relate to the value of the property. Neglecting a property’s outside space can also lead to bigger issues like pest infestations. That being said, …

Real estate is a popular first investment for new investors. While it is true that the real estate market is a good opportunity to make money, it’s not as simple as buying a house. Making an effective investment takes skill and strategic decision-making using knowledge of the market. Thinking that you can jump right into real estate with little preparation can be financially devastating. …

If you own and rent out a commercial building, or if you are a property manager, you are probably already aware of the many things that can go wrong on a property. While there are certain perks to commercial property management, such as long-term leasing, better relationship with tenants, and tenants who are more engaged with maintenance of the property, there is still a …

“Why should I spend money on a property management company if I’m trying to make money from my real estate investment?” That’s the first question asked by many a fresh property investor, and we understand why. When you’re throwing yourself into the tumultuous back-and-forth of expenses and profit margins, every dollar spent can look easily like a dollar lost. That goes double for our …

If you’ve ever rented an apartment before, you’re probably familiar with the smell of cigarette smoke in the air either outside the building or wafting through the halls, the overflowing cigarette butt receptacle, and cigarette butts littering the exterior grounds. Depending on the person, these problems can be tolerable or they can be too intense to ignore, and it’s safe to say that most …

If you’re looking to make a return on a real estate investment, flipping and renting are two ways to do so. It can be difficult to determine whether you should flip a property or hold on to it and rent it out; there is not always a clear answer. The best method depends on your individual situation, your available resources, your overall goals, and …