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Did you know that evicting one tenant can cost a landlord up to $10,000? If you are a real estate owner or investor worried about dealing with late or non-payments, evictions, or property damage you need to keep reading for the best tenant screening services. What Is Tenant Screening? At its simplest, tenant screening is checking to see if a potential tenant will be a good fit for your property. It involves asking yourself will they pay on time? Will they take care of your property? Will they fit into this Vancouver, Washington community respec…

You hear a lot about stocks, cryptocurrencies, and other "hot" investments on the news. Well, even today, millionaire investors still say that real estate is the best investment you can make as a first-time or full-time investor. However, no investment is guaranteed to earn you anything. If anything, real estate comes with the biggest learning curve, but once you know what you're doing, it can be very lucrative. Here are some of the most important real estate investing tips to get you started! 1. Find the Right Market The two most important asp…

Do you have time to collect rent, screen tenants, and check in on your rental property? Most people don’t. That’s why so many real estate investors choose to hire a property management company. Property managers can handle all the tasks that you don’t have time to handle. They generally work for a percentage of your rent payment. Finding the right property management company can help you enjoy a great rental property experience. The article below contains some tips that will help you find the perfect rental management company. Continue reading…

Millions of independent landlords spend every waking moment worrying about their rental properties. They might have maintenance repairs to take care of and new prospective tenants to screen. Managing your rental property can be stressful and time-consuming. There are steps that you can take to make sure that you can prioritize your day job and your family rather than landlord responsibilities. This is especially helpful if you have multiple properties to take care of. Continue reading to learn how landlords can be hands-free in Vancouver, Washi…

Capital gains taxes can get hefty, rising up to 20% or even more in some situations. Because of this, people are always looking for ways to cut down on the taxes they owe. The 1031 exchange is one interesting way for investors to save money by deferring their capital gains taxes. But how does it work, and what 1031 exchange rules do you need to worry about? Read on for your overview of this savvy investment tool! What Is a 1031 Exchange? Essentially, a 1031 exchange lets you exchange one investment property for another without having to pay cap…