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Real Estate investing can be extremely rewarding financially. If you have succeeded in your prior real estate investment activities, you may be...

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Many people see the marketing opportunity in rental housing. This is especially true in our Greater Seattle area and throughout the Puget Sound...

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Investment property is a tremendous business. Being a housing provider is an exciting journey that is filled with wonderful moments, a few...

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Adam Purkey | Membership Engagement Manager On April 11, RHAWA will be bringing together experts from all aspects of the rental housing industry...

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You've rented to a tenant(s) and things are going along well. They are paying rent and utilities and there seems to be no problems. Until you hear...

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In the summer of 2016, Washington politicos spent their days obsessed with a special election State Senate race in the 44th legislative district....

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In a hot rental market, it can be easy to buy a property that is increasing in value rather than a property that can generate positive cash flow....

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William Shadbolt | RHAWA Board PresidentEdited by Sean Flynn | RHAWA Board Past PresidentOn Friday, February 23, Judge Suzanne Parisien...

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It might not seem like something that needs to be said, but most people would be surprised at the amount of tenants and landlords that never read...

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Investing in rental properties is a time-tested strategy, but when you’re ready to get out of the grind, you could face a big tax bill....

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Cameron Cowan | Knowledge StewardWe've gotten some calls over the past few months with some people who have been having some trouble getting...

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Finding ways to save money with older properties can be expensive and time-consuming. Newer buildings with modern insulation and other features are...

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