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Property Management Automation

Practical property management automation use case for lease renewals, utility pass-through, and preventive-maintenance batching.

Washington State Lease Renewal & Rent Increase Notice Laws (August 2025 Update for Landlords)

Washington’s 2025 rent increase and lease renewal laws are stricter than ever. Here’s what Bellevue and Seattle landlords must know about notice...

Landlord

Sagareus Property Management 2024 Improvements: Smarter Systems for Bellevue Rental Performance

Discover the 2024 process improvements at Sagareus Property Management in Bellevue, WA, including automated renewals, enhanced leasing, stronger rent...

Landlord

The Eviction Process in Washington State: A Landlord’s Guide

Navigate Washington State's eviction process for landlords with our comprehensive guide, covering costs, timelines, and legal procedures to ensure a...

Property Management

Eviction Process: Tenant Rights Explained

This article is intended for any tenant residing in Washington State. Understanding your rights is important and any illegal action taken against you...

Property Management

Sagareus Property Management Named a Top 20 Property Management Company in Bellevue, WA (2023 Recognition)

Sagareus Property Management has been recognized as a Top 20 Property Management Company in Bellevue, WA by PropertyManagement.com for excellence in...

Real Estate Investing

Simple Roommate House Hack Strategy

House hacking is when you create income from the property you are living in. The easiest way to do this is by getting a roommate!

Buying Real Estate Basics

How to Qualify for a Mortgage Loan

Markie Williams Real Estate Broker explains the mortgage application, which is actually pretty simple. There are 4 primary factors that lenders...

Real Estate Investing

Using a Buyer's Agent for Investment Properties

Working with a buyer's agent to purchase investment real estate offers many advantages with zero risk.

Buying Real Estate Basics

Everything you Need to Know about your Credit Score

One of the 4 factors used to determine your eligibility for a mortgage is your Credit Score. What a credit score is and what impacts your score?

Real Estate Investing

5 Low Down Payment Options to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor

Joe Nalley Sagareus Real Estate Advisor explains 5 Low Down Payment Options to get started investing in real estate in Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood,...

Resident Resources

Tenants! Avoid Rental Advertising Scams

Scams are usually a nonexistent property at an unbelievable price. This article describes what you can do to identify and avoid rental scams.

Landlord

Recovering Utility Costs in Your Rental Properties

Utility recovery is a simple way to increase your rental property performance. Here are 3 options to increase utility income in your rental properties

Real Estate Investing

Best Rental Property Unit Configurations

There are few factors that drive down vacancy more than unit configuration. When setting your investment real estate buying criteria, do not leave...

Real Estate Investing

Case Study | Shoreline Stepping Stone

Own Your Future with BB French at Sagareus Real Estate. Real Estate is the most accessible vehicle to build wealth available.

Real Estate Investing

BRRRR Ownership in Lynnwood Case Study

Single woman earns $145,000 on her 1st real estate transaction with Sagareus Real Estate utilizing the BRRRR Ownership model.

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing Case Study | Yelm Stepping Stone

Start your home buying journey today with Erika Richter at Sagareus Real Estate. Real Estate is the most accessible vehicle to build wealth available.

Buying Real Estate Basics

Tenant to HomeOwner?

Courtney Simmons discusses her Tenant to HomeOwner program. Buy your first house the smart way working with Courtney Simmons at Sagareus Real Estate!

Buying Real Estate Basics

The Ownership Mindset

Once you've determined you should own real estate, the next (and often bigger) hurdle to overcome is believing you can.

Property Management

Monthly Reports & Distributions

Sagareus Property Management provides reporting to Property Owners monthly on the schedule outlined in this article.

Real Estate Investing

BRRRR Investing + BRRRR Ownership

BRRRR Ownership refers specifically to living in the property, not to be confused with BRRRR Investing, similar but you never live in the property...

Buying Real Estate Basics

How to Buy a House | The Complete Real Estate Buying Process

Step by step real estate buying process; How to buy a house by BB French.

Buying Real Estate Basics

Rent vs Buy - Should I Buy or Keep Renting?

Learn how we can help you create a more sensible and profitable method for building your wealth over the long term with real estate ownership.

Real Estate Investing

Is Your Broker Investor Savvy?

Hire an Investor Broker who is focused specifically on sourcing, evaluating, and presenting you solid, long term real estate investments.

Real Estate Investing

How to Identify a Real Estate Deal

What real estate deal should you pursue and what real estate deal should you pass? This article describes 3 components of a real estate deal.

Real Estate Investing

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

There are many strategies and ways to increase your wealth through real estate. This article helps you determine how to start investing in real estate

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Financing | What Are the Options?

There are 4 primary loan types for 1 to 4 unit real estate investments. This article describes the basics of FHA, VA, Conventional, and Hard Money...

Real Estate Investing

House Hacking | The Fastest, Easiest Way to Invest in Real Estate

House hacking is a term used for a specific strategy that is ‘hacking’ your way into real estate investing.

Property Management

What is Normal Wear and Tear?

Normal wear and tear is defined as the expected deterioration of a property through normal use. Normal wear and tear is not caused by abuse or...

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing Case Study | Angle Lake AirBNB

This deal was sourced on market, secured with Owner Occupied Conventional financing. Monthly cash flow ranges with the season; First year generated a...

Property Maintenance

Sagareus's Rock Solid Maintenance Program

Here is exactly how Sagareus reduces Maintenance Costs for our clients.

Property Management

Effective Rental Advertising | How to Write an Effective Rental Ad

Use our Rental Advertising Checklist to ensure you are hitting all the key items important to prospective tenants.

Property Management

Everything You Need to Know About Security Deposits

A security deposit is a deposit of money to the landlord to ensure the tenant complies with lease terms.  A landlord can withhold deposit...

Buying Real Estate Basics

When is the Right Time to Buy your First Home?

The best time to buy real estate is now. If you are looking for the absolute best deal, the best time to buy real estate is in the fall or winter...

Real Estate Investing

How to Build a Great Team for Real Estate Investing

As a Real Estate Investor, you depend on the professional advice of a variety of individuals. This article focuses on the 4 primary team members you...

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investment Strategies | 3 Ways to Invest in Real Estate

This article describes the 3 easiest, most straight forward methods to Real Estate Investing.

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing Case Study | South End Rental + Short Plat

This deal was sourced off market, secured with a private loan, then cash out refi with conventional 30 year loan Unit produces ~$1,000 month cash...

Property Management

How Much Does Property Management Cost?

Wondering the average cost of property management? This article explores ways property managers charge for services and the local property management...

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing Case Study | Major Renovation in Fauntleroy

This deal was listed on the market, analyzed as a Fix and Flip opportunity. A down to studs remodel, this project taught us many lessons!

Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing Case Study | Everett 7 Unit Apartment Value Add

Multi-family real estate investment in Everett, WA case study.

Property Maintenance

Winterization Checklist for your Rental Property

Winterization Checklist for your rental property! Here is what Sagareus Real Estate for every property under management each year, use our list for...

Property Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance That Cut Costs at Turn Over

Standardized preventive checks during turnover cut future maintenance calls and improve tenant satisfaction. Use the Sagareus Rent Ready Checklist.

Property Management

How to Turn a Rental Property FAST!

Rental Property Turn Over is a busy time in Property Management. This article describes how to prepare the rental for new tenants while marketing for...

Real Estate Investing

1031 Exchange | Trade Up your Real Estate Investments

A tax-deferred 1031 Exchange allows investors to defer capital gain taxes in order to facilitate portfolio growth and increase return on investment.

Buying Real Estate Basics

Top 10 Questions ANSWERED for First Time Home Buyers

Common questions answered for first time home buyers by Sagareus Real Estate Advisor John Adams. Real Estate is the most accessible vehicle to wealth

Property Management

Sagareus Rent Collection Policies & Procedures

Rent collection is of course very important at Sagareus. Below is our exact procedure that ensure residents have every opportunity to pay rent on...

Property Management

12 Cost-Effective Rental Property Upgrades | Increase Rent & Reduce Vacancy

Affordable rental property upgrades that boost tenant retention and rental value in Bellevue, Seattle, and surrounding. Smart improvements for...

Property Management

Tenant Screening Best Practices

A step-by-step guide to tenant screening. Ensure your property is rented to great tenants with minimal headache and cost. 

Real Estate Investing

[Guest Post] How to Achieve Real Estate Professional Status

How can high income earners pay less taxes?? This article explains how to achieve real estate professional status!

Property Management

How to Set Fair Market Rent & Increase Rent Fairly + Ethically

This article explains how to establish fair market rent and create a simple rent increase schedule. This keeps rent increases fair for all parties.

Property Management

Legal Update | New Washington Rental Housing Laws in 2019

Changes to landlord law in Washington State, effective July 2019.

Real Estate Investing

Multi-Family are the Best Real Estate Investments

Real Estate investing is great; Multi-family investments or Apartment buildings are the best conventional real estate investments.

Real Estate Investing

10 Reasons to Buy and Hold Real Estate for Long Term Investing

Real Estate Investing is a tried and true wealth creation vehicle. There are many ways to begin investing in real estate from conventional to...

Landlord

Are Pet Friendly Rentals More Attractive?

Pet policy is a hot topic in Property Management. Sagareus offers a standard pet friendly rental policy from over 10 years experience in the...

Landlord

Property Management Best Practice | Move In Condition and Checklist

The Move In Process is the second most important process in property management; Second only to Applicant Screening Process.

Landlord

Tips for Rental Property Documentation

Rental Property documentation, having proper documentation readily available secures the value of your property and protects you against legal issues.