The Joseph Group

For Washington real estate investors

Investment property management, run for return and equity.

Every property we manage is treated as an asset with a return to protect. We keep rents at market, vacancies short, and repairs cost-effective, and we keep every home compliant. You get clear numbers that tell you when to hold, improve, sell, or buy. At The Joseph Group, management, brokerage, and maintenance work as one team, from the day you hand us the keys to the day you're ready to sell or buy.

See what your home can earn or call (425) 250-5559
1,600+ homesmanaged across Western Washington
One teammanagement, sales, construction and maintenance under one roof
Six countiesKing, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Whatcom, Island

What's included

Everything an investor needs from a manager, plus the teams most managers have to refer out.

  • Full management

    Pricing, leasing, screening, rent collection, maintenance and compliance for every home.

  • Multifamily

    Duplexes to 40-plus-unit buildings, on one statement.

  • Owner statements

    Monthly statements that show the income and expense of every home.

  • Buy, sell or refinance

    Our brokerage team works from the same numbers as your manager when it's time to buy, sell or reposition.

  • Improve and reposition

    Our construction team handles turnovers, upgrades and renovations that lift rent.

  • Invest passively

    For investors who want multifamily without managing it, The Joseph Group also sponsors real estate syndications.

Where a manager protects an investor's return

Your rental, line by lineWhat we do about it
  1. 01

    Rent

    Rent at market, every lease, every renewal. Below-market rent compounds against you every year you hold.

  2. 02

    Vacancy

    Empty weeks come straight off the return. Fast turnover and steady marketing keep homes earning.

  3. 03

    Capital

    The right repair or upgrade at the right time protects value; the wrong one burns cash. Our construction team prices both.

  4. 04

    Legal exposure

    One compliance mistake can erase a year's return on a home. Every notice and lease is written for Washington law and the home's city.

Washington rules, handled

Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act governs every rental in your portfolio, and cities add their own rules on registration, inspections, notices and rent changes. Seattle, Tacoma and Bellingham each have requirements the state doesn't.

For an investor with homes in several cities, that means several rulebooks. We track each one and apply it to every home, so your portfolio carries one standard.

This page explains what we do, not legal advice. Specific requirements depend on the property's city and the current law.

Where we manage

Homes across Western Washington, mainly in six counties.

King County
Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Kent
Snohomish County
Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek
Pierce County
Tacoma, Puyallup, Bonney Lake
Kitsap County
Bremerton, Port Orchard
Whatcom County
Bellingham, Lynden, Everson
Island County
Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island

Local pages: Seattle · Bellevue · Edmonds · Tacoma · Kitsap · Whidbey Island

Questions landlords ask

What is investment property management?

Investment property management is running rental properties with the owner's return as the goal: keeping rent at market, vacancy low, maintenance efficient and compliance tight, and reporting the numbers the owner needs to decide when to hold, improve, sell or buy.

Do you manage portfolios with several properties?

Yes. We manage single-family homes, condos and multifamily buildings, and many owners have more than one home with us. Each home gets its own line on your statement.

Can you help me buy or sell investment property?

Yes. The Joseph Group's brokerage team works alongside management, so buying, selling or repositioning starts from the real numbers of your homes.

Do you handle renovations and upgrades?

Yes. Our construction and maintenance team handles turnovers, upgrades and larger renovations, priced before work starts.

How much does investment property management cost in Washington?

It depends on the service package you choose. Our packages are on the pricing page, and a free Right Price Promise assessment shows what your home can earn before you decide.

Which areas of Washington do you serve?

We manage rentals across Western Washington, mainly in King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Whatcom and Island counties, including Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Puyallup, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Bellingham, Lynden and Oak Harbor.

What will your rental earn?

Your free Right Price Promise assessment tells you how much rent your home can earn in today's market. It's the first number every good management decision starts from.

“Consistently outstanding management of our property throughout many years!!”
Peter W., rental owner · Google review
  1. Tell us about the homeThe address and a few details about the property.
  2. A Joseph Group advisor reviews itThey follow up by phone or email to talk through the home.
  3. You get your number and a planWhat the home can rent for, and how we would get it there. No obligation.

Get your free rental analysis

Start with your address. No obligation.

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