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By Red Roof Rentals - Sunday, December 7, 2025

Why Now Is the Best Time to Invest in Tacoma Real Estate (2026 Market Outlook + Investor Guide)

Tacoma is no longer just “the affordable option” near Seattle — it’s becoming a destination for investors. A growing local economy, steady population gains in neighborhoods like the North End, and reasonable property prices are combining to create compelli...

By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Rental Property Preparation

Rental Property Preparation: How to Prep Your Home for Rent and Meet Renter ExpectationsRenters are not second-class occupants — they are people who expect a well maintained, comfortable place to call home. Tr...

By Red Roof Rentals - Monday, November 1, 2021

BUY NOW! And you might lose money later! A CAUTIONARY TALE

Desperate to grab hold of today’s historic low home loan interest rates, many people seem to be willing to PAY ANYTHING to lay claim to ownership of a home of their own … TO GET RICH IN THE FUTURE. Problem is, they aren’t paying attention to future changes that...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, October 1, 2021

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD RENTERS GONE?

They worked on restoring their credit during the 1+ year COVID… then they worked hard and got approved for a 2.75% home loan… went out house shopping with their Realtor… found their dream home… and gave Red Roof notice to vacate.Are we upset by this? N...

By Red Roof Rentals - Thursday, November 7, 2019

ARE HEAT PUMPS REALLY WORTH IT?

Short answer… YES!With the widespread availability and reasonable cost of the new “minisplit” heat pump units, also called ductless systems, you can now consider converting your old gas, oil or electric forced air furnaces to a NEW WAY OF HEATING… A...

By Red Roof Rentals - Thursday, October 24, 2019

Washington State Mandated Deadlines for Rental Repairs

Here is a problem that we encounter from time to time:An owner is called about a needed repair issue (cost est. to exceed $300).The owner says “Let me think about it.”State law requires the repair to be commenced within 1, 3 or 10 days1 day – no water, no power,...

By Red Roof Rentals - Thursday, May 30, 2019

TACOMA SHOOTS TO THE TOP (of the real estate heap!)

Recently REDFIN, Seattle based progressive real estate brokerage know-it-all, declared“TACOMA – NATION’S HOTTEST HOUSING MARKET”This will be no surprise to those of you who have been searching in vain to purchase (or rent, for that matter) a home here in T...

By Red Roof Rentals - Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Expectations

Owners … Renters … Property Managers … What do we expect of each other?Some expectations are common to us all … be honest, be on time, return your phone calls, keep your word … while other expectations are individualistic and very specific to th...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, December 8, 2017

SEATTLE AND TACOMA ARE ENGAGED!

Back in the late 60’s, when I was a student at Wilson High in the West End of Tacoma, my insecure freshman hometown was constantly being given a swirly by the cool “collar turned up” senior men and women up in Seattle.Oh, you’re from the armpit of the stat...

By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS

So I’m sitting in Starbucks, sipping a cup of Pike Roast, wondering what ONE BUSINESS PRINCIPLE is so important that 1) I should write about it, and 2) you should take your time to read it… and here’s what I have for you.Seek relationship, not profitAs far...

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Why Now Is the Best Time to Invest in Tacoma Real Estate (2026 Market Outlook + Investor Guide)

Rental Property Preparation

BUY NOW! And you might lose money later! A CAUTIONARY TALE

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD RENTERS GONE?

ARE HEAT PUMPS REALLY WORTH IT?

Washington State Mandated Deadlines for Rental Repairs

TACOMA SHOOTS TO THE TOP (of the real estate heap!)

Expectations

SEATTLE AND TACOMA ARE ENGAGED!

THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS

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