Helpful Resources for Landlords

Hey there, fellow landlord, or future landlord!

Welcome to the world of property management, where every day brings its own set of challenges and triumphs. As someone who’s been in the game for a while, I know firsthand just how important it is to have the right tools and resources at your disposal. Whether you’re navigating government regulations or figuring out the best way to communicate with tenants, having the right support can make all the difference. That’s why I’m excited to share with you some of my favorite online resources and tools specifically tailored for landlords. From legal compliance to pricing strategies and even ways to enhance property security, these websites have been absolute game-changers for me, and I know they’ll be invaluable to you too.

1. Hospitable - seamlessly centralize all vacation rental management tasks on one intuitive platform.

   https://hospitable.com/

2. Schlage - use their app to see who’s entered your propoerty and when

   https://www.schlage.com/en/home/products/products-electronic-locks.html

3. Remote Lock - another resource for lock blocks.

   https://remotelock.com/

4. Airbnb Calculator - estimate the short-term rental revenue potential of any property, anywhere in the world.

   https://www.airdna.co/airbnb-calculator

5. Host Tools - a list of pricing calculator websites.

   https://hosttools.com/blog/short-term-rental-tools/best-airbnb-pricing-tool/

6. Price Labs - dynamic pricing for Airbnb. What things are worth, and will automatically calculate based on events in the area, school, calendars, prices of flights, etc..

   https://hello.pricelabs.co/pricelabs-dynamic-pricing-tool-vs-airbnb-smart-pricing/

7. Smoobu - this does a few things, one great feature is you can automatically link your Airbnb and VRBO calendar so guests can’t double book your property.

   https://www.smoobu.com/en/lp/

8. Department of Revenue - Personal Home Rental guidelines in Washington state.

   https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/lodging-guide/personal-home-rentals

9. Seattle.gov - Short Term Rental license information

   https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/lodging-guide/personal-home-rentals

10. Host Away - AirBnb rules, taxes, laws, and regulations in Washington state.

    https://www.hostaway.com/blog/airbnb-rules-in-washington-state/

11. Municipal Research and Services Center - Information on ADU’s

    https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/housing-homelessness/housing/accessory-dwelling-units

12. Municipal Research and Services Center - Landlord/Seller Disclosure Requirements

    https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/housing-homelessness/housing/landlord-seller-disclosure

13. Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections - Short term Rental information

    https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/common-code-questions/short-term-rentals
    

I hope you’ve found some gems in the websites and tools I’ve shared with you today. Remember, being a landlord is all about staying informed and equipped to handle whatever comes your way. Whether it’s staying on top of regulations, communicating effectively with tenants, or ensuring the safety of your properties, these resources have got you covered. So go ahead, dive in, and take your property management game to the next level. Your tenants will thank you, and your business will thrive.

Here’s to your success as a landlord!