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Blog Post What you need to ask for when buying a rental property.

What you need to ask for when buying a rental property.

By Jason Clifford Friday, June 29, 2018
Whether or not you are buying a single-family house, a duplex or a multifamily property there are things you need to address, during the buying process.  These important questions will let you know if you are buying someone else’s problems.  Here is what you need...
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Blog Post How To Rent A Home For The Highest Amount as Quickly as Possible

How To Rent A Home For The Highest Amount as Quickly as Possible

By Jason Clifford Tuesday, May 15, 2018
 Are you looking to rent your home for the maximum amount?  How about as quickly as possible?  Well, if you are considering renting then, I am sure you are wanting top dollar and a brief time on the market.  Do you know what the most important aspect to making...
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Blog Post Can A Little Vacancy in My Rental Be a Good Thing?

Can A Little Vacancy in My Rental Be a Good Thing?

By Jason Clifford Friday, May 4, 2018
The short answer: normal turnover is good, but vacancy should be kept to a minimum.I have managed rental properties in the Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas for over 16 years.  Which has allowed me to see some of the mindsets that can lead an owner down the rabbit hole of los...
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Blog Post How Important is Landscaping when I Sell or Rent a Property?

How Important is Landscaping when I Sell or Rent a Property?

By Jason Clifford Monday, April 30, 2018
One of the most important things any seller or landlord can do to stand out and make their property more attractive to potential buyers or tenants, is to clean up the yard when prepping the house. The list of things to do to get ready to put a home on the market can be daunting. ...
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Blog Post Why you should be increasing your rents.

Why you should be increasing your rents.

By Jason Clifford Tuesday, April 24, 2018
I have managed rental investment properties for over 16 years which has given me the opportunity to speak with thousands of landlords; this has allowed me to see what techniques and mindset lead to being successful [which I define as building wealth through real estate] and the m...
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Blog Post What You Need To Know To Be Mortgage Ready

What You Need To Know To Be Mortgage Ready

By Jason Clifford Friday, April 6, 2018
 You have decided to buy a home, but you are not sure you know what the next step is.  For most they start by looking for homes online and start “window shopping” in the cyberspace.  This can be a folly for two reasons.  Number one, if you don&rsqu...
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Blog Post What You Need to Know About Spring Cleaning!

What You Need to Know About Spring Cleaning!

By Jason Clifford Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Spring time is nearly upon us.  That means it is a wonderful time to bust out the cleaning equipment and get the Spring Cleaning done.  This process is important for the health of your home, and it is also important for your physical health and mental state.  ...
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Blog Post Are the new tax laws beneficial to landlords?

Are the new tax laws beneficial to landlords?

By Jason Clifford Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The simple answer is yes.  Keep in mind the ink is still drying on the massive tax overhaul recently enacted into law, and the way tax law works the full implications of the new tax codes will not be fully vetted out for some time.  However, it does appear the landlords...
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Blog Post Is 2018 the year to buy an investment property?

Is 2018 the year to buy an investment property?

By Jason Clifford Thursday, December 14, 2017
Or more specifically asked for the purposes of this blog; is 2018 a good year to purchase a residential investment property in Pierce or South King County, Washington State? The answer can depend on your goal and investment strategy.  Generally, there are two types of r...
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Blog Post Don’t Be Fooled by Flat Rate Pricing.

Don’t Be Fooled by Flat Rate Pricing.

By Jason Clifford Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Recently a large property management chain has spent thousands of dollars on radio ads claiming to have better pricing with a flat rate.  Do not be fooled by a low monthly fee.  Take a look at all the fees they charge. If you do, you will see that in the end you pay mo...
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