Property Management Blog

Blog Post Considering Moving to Southwest Washington? Here's Why You Should!
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, May 18, 2023

Considering Moving to Southwest Washington? Here's Why You Should!

We’d love to have you move to Southwest Washington State.  And it’s not just because we happen to be here, too.  It’s because this part of the country has a lot to offer, whether you’re a professional, a student, a ret...
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Blog Post Renting to Relatives: What Every Landlord Needs To Know
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, May 4, 2023

Renting to Relatives: What Every Landlord Needs To Know

As professional property managers, we don’t like the idea of renting to relatives. In our experience, it can get messy quickly. Feelings can get hurt and emotions can flare. This is not a great outcome in what’s supposed to be a rental property business.&nb...
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Blog Post 3 Tech Tools That Make a Landlord’s Life Easier
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, April 20, 2023

3 Tech Tools That Make a Landlord’s Life Easier

We love technology, especially when it comes to property management and rental home leasing. It helps us with maintenance, too. If you’re renting out a home in Southwest Washington, you need to adopt the tech that’s going to make your process ...
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Blog Post Investing in a Property Sight Unseen: What You Need to Know
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, April 6, 2023

Investing in a Property Sight Unseen: What You Need to Know

Are you thinking about investing in a property that’s not in the same city as you are?  It’s not as difficult as it once was. If you’re living outside of Southwest Washington, but you know you’d like to invest in residential real estate h...
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Blog Post Landlord's Guide to Lease Renewals
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, March 23, 2023

Landlord's Guide to Lease Renewals

Is it time to renew the lease agreement you have with your tenant?  There are specific steps you’ll need to take when you’re trying to retain tenants and renew your lease. Keeping turnover and vacancy low is an important part of your strategy...
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Blog Post Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Contractor
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, March 9, 2023

Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Contractor

When you’re renting out residential real estate, you need access to a reliable and professional list of preferred vendors and even more importantly - contractors. You’ll be making renovations for tenants, you’ll be doing repairs and rehabs during tenant t...
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Blog Post When Does a Guest Become a Tenant?
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, February 23, 2023

When Does a Guest Become a Tenant?

You need to know who you’re renting to; it’s one of the reasons you have your tenants sign a lease agreement.  What happens when someone shows up in your rental property who isn’t on the lease? Tenants have guests. It’s und...
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Blog Post What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, February 9, 2023

What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?

Insurance is required to protect your investment property. You’ll need to repair or replace elements of your property if there’s an accident, property damage, or a natural disaster. You might have to rebuild the home from the ground up if there’s a catast...
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Blog Post Home Showing Tips to Attract Quality Tenants
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, January 26, 2023

Home Showing Tips to Attract Quality Tenants

Showing your rental property to prospective tenants is perhaps the most important step in the marketing process. They’ve seen your listing, they’ve asked some early questions, and they’re ready to walk through the property and try to imagine themselves li...
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Blog Post How to Verify Tenant Rental History
By SunWorld Group Inc. - Thursday, January 12, 2023

How to Verify Tenant Rental History

As you move through your screening process, you’ll check every applicant’s credit, verify their income, and potentially take a look at their criminal background history and their record of employment.  Another part of any good screening ...
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