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By Cobalt Property Management - Monday, July 14, 2025

Should You Rent or Sell Your Home in Spokane?

🔑 5 Must-Know Factors Before Renting Out Your Spokane Home1. Does Your Property Make a Good Rental?Put yourself in the shoes of a real estate investor. Would you buy your current home as a rental property? If your home is highly upgraded, luxury-level, or unique in a way that ...

By Cobalt Property Management - Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Is Washington Capping Rental Rates?

Understanding House Bill 1217: 5 Key Impacts on Washington State LandlordsHey there, this is Doc from Cobalt Property Management, your go-to resource for Spokane Property Management and Spokane Rentals. Today, I’m diving into House Bill 1217, a piece of legislation currentl...

By Cobalt Property Management - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Avoid These 4 Things When Buying a Rental

These are the four things you want to avoid when investing in a rental property. So number one, one is going to be one bedroom units. Now, one bedrooms typically means a condo, a townhome, maybe even a small house. But these are typically harder to rent because there just isn'...

By Cobalt Property Management - Thursday, January 9, 2025

2025 Annual Report - Why Owners Hire a Property Manager

Top Reasons Spokane Owners Hire Property Managers:Based on recent data in Buildium's annual report for 2025, here are the leading reasons why rental owners seek professional property management:Distance (54%): A majority of owners hire a property manager because they don'...

By Doc Nicolson - Wednesday, September 25, 2024

6 Essentail Property Upgrades to Maximize Rental Income

Creating a Fantastic First Impression: 6 Essential Property Upgrades to Maximize Rental Income As a landlord, making a great first impression is crucial for attracting quality tenants, increasing rental rates, and reducing vacancy times. A well-maintained exterior signals that t...

By Doc Nicolson - Tuesday, July 9, 2024

6 Tenant Screening Tips for Landlords

Tenant Screening TipsSelecting the right tenant is essential to avoid future problems. Here are some generic tips for effective tenant screening:Credit Checks - Always perform a credit check to assess the financial responsibility of potential tenants. Look for a good credit score...

By Cobalt Property Management - Tuesday, July 9, 2024

5 Maintenance Tips for Managing Your Property

5 Essential Maintenance TipsMaintaining your rental property is key to retaining tenants and avoiding costly repairs. Here are some essential maintenance tips for landlords:Regular Inspections - Schedule regular property inspections to identify and address maintenance issues befo...

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