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General maintenance on rental properties save landlords money. Here are 4 rental property maintenance tips that will save you money long-term. Turning a sizable profit on rental properties is not easy. Large investors with thousands of properties take home 5 to 7 percent profit. Individual investors, on the other hand, have lower operating costs and can turn a 10 percent profit. The key element to maximizing profits is to keep expenses down. One area that warrants significant attention is property maintenance . By conducting routine prev…

Owning a rental property in Washington can be a lucrative investment, but it also comes with its fair share of responsibilities, including understanding and maximizing rental property tax deductions . This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the complexities of tax deductions for rental property owners in Washington, ensuring you’re not leaving money on the table come tax time. Understanding Rental Property Tax Deductions in Washington Rental property tax deductions are expenses that landlords in Washington can subtract from their rental i…

Mukilteo is a city in southern Snohomish County, WA, located on the shore of the Puget Sound. Most of the community of Mukilteo is situated on a hillside with spectacular, scenic views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Northern Cascade Mountains to the north and east. Mukilteo also happens to be one of the most affluent suburbs of Seattle (located 24 miles North of Seattle). Mukilteo is a Native American name that became known as “a good camping ground” and was the site where the Point Elliott Treaty was signed by Governor Isaac St…

Kirkland, nicknamed “The Gateway to Seattle,” is located approximately 10 miles from Seattle’s downtown, on the Eastside of Lake Washington in King County. Kirkland is the 9th largest city in King County and the 19th largest city in the state. Kirkland, WA offers a unique downtown waterfront with restaurants, art galleries, a 400 seat performing arts center, public parks with beaches and a spectacular collection of public art bronze sculptures. Strolling Kirkland’s waterfront parks and beaches is a popular pastime, offering panoramic views…

The city of Redmond is located in the heart of what is known as Seattle’s Eastside (16 miles east of Seattle) in King County, Washington. Redmond is best known for being the home-base for Microsoft and Nintendo of America as well as “the bicycle capital of the Northwest,” with the famous Velodrome at Marymore Park. The city is known for its natural beauty, located between Washington’s beautiful Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, and surrounded by lush evergreen forests. Redmond has a historic downtown adjacent to a modern downtown, just minut…