Short-Term or Long-Term Rentals: Which One is Better

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When you have a property that you’re not living in yourself, and you’re ready to rent it out – should you make it a long-term rental, which is typically a lease agreement of a year or more? Or, should you make that property a short-term rental, which is usually booked for a few days, a…

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What to Do When Your Home Isn’t Renting | Vancouver Property Management Marketing

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When your Vancouver investment property isn’t renting, things can feel pretty stressful. You know you’re losing money on lost rental income, and you’re also paying out-of-pocket for utilities, maintenance, and extra cleaning. You want to limit vacancy time as much as possible.  In our experience, properties typically don’t rent for one of three reasons: pricing,…

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What Do I Do If a Tenant Violates the Lease Agreement? | Cause for Eviction

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Vancouver rental property owners are permitted to evict tenants for lease violations that remain uncured, but that shouldn’t be your first step when you realize your tenants are violating your lease agreement. The eviction process is arduous, especially since the pandemic arrived.  When you’re taking steps to remove a tenant from your property, remember that…

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Washington Landlord Tenant Law: How to Protect Yourself and Your Vancouver Investment Property

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Making legal mistakes when you’re renting out a Vancouver investment property can be expensive and time-consuming. Most landlords don’t intentionally violate the law, but if you don’t understand the particulars of what’s required and what’s prohibited, it’s easy to make a mistake.  Protect yourself and your investments by learning about the state, local, and federal…

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How Much Rent Can I Get for My Vancouver, WA Investment Property?

How Much Rent Can I Get for My Vancouver, WA Investment Property? - Article Banner

Pricing your Vancouver rental home is an important part of attracting good tenants and earning as much as you can on your investment. Understanding your property’s rental value is important even before you buy. We talk to owners who buy high-end homes thinking they’ll make a lot of money on rent, but that’s not often…

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