They didn't require me to continue using them for any other services.They'll be 100% up to date on state and local landlord/tenant laws, have an attorney on retainer, and they can probably get the job done legally for cheaper than you hiring an attorney hourly.Here are couple good PM's in the Sammamish area that might be worth reaching out to:- PMI Arka- Brink Property Management

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Maybe it’s the commercial lender in me, but I think it’s good business practice to retain, or at the very least have access to, all notices and documents that were given to the tenant.

It sounds like the tenant retains the right to leave at the end of a lease, but the landlord doesn't have the right to end the lease.

I would like to retain this house and turn it into a mid-term or long-term furnished rental.I would like to move out of that house and into a bigger primary residence which would likely be a $750-850k purchase price.

You retain ownership and responsibility for the property. 

You'll need the tenant to sign it as well.That said, if you want to retain the tenant there are some things you should consider before pushing the rent way up in one go. 

IDK if any of this helps but this what I have observed / experienced among the clients we work with. 

All tactics to save time & money.If this advice seems unprofessional you can send me a $10,000 retainer (first of many) and we'll go fight the bad guys, win justice and protect the American Way!!!

Very professional site, more data than you can shake a stick at with very little input required by you, and it can help retain owners and increase sales.