During the process of landlord-tenant relationship, and owning (or renting) a Portland Oregon Rental property, it’s not uncommon for the question to be asked if nail holes are a normal part of wear and tear? Even though it’s not uncommon for most tenants to hang artwork, posters, or pictures in their rental properties, that will…
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The Portland Oregon Rental Market is constantly changing, especially since the dark times that we experienced during the height of the COVID-19 crisis are coming to an end, people are getting back to work, and the normal pace of life is resuming. Despite the improvements that we’re seeing in everyday life, one big question that…
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It doesn’t matter if you own rental properties in Portland Oregon for one year, or longer, you will have at least some tenants who leave belongings behind after they’ve moved or vacated your rental property. Even though you may be tempted to toss most of their belongings into a dumpster, or list them for free…
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The relationship between a landlord and tenant is essentially a ‘partnership’ because the landlord must provide the tenant with a habitable place to live but what happens when repairs are needed? How should a tenant move forward with getting repairs made? In this article, we will answer this question and provide tenants with a ‘blueprint’…
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The last 12 months have been the hardest for landlords in Oregon for one reason, landlords have not been able to evict tenants for non-payment of rent during the Coronavirus Pandemic. As we get closer to getting back to ‘normal’ after the pandemic, most landlords want to know if they can go back to the…
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Are you a Portland Landlord who has been frustrated with your rental properties recently? If so, one reason why you’ve been frustrated recently could be due to you not having the right terms and conditions in your lease agreement. Terms and conditions are the bedrock of every lease because of the simple fact that they…
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Owning rental properties in Portland Oregon is an excellent way to build wealth while generating cash flow every month but one of the worst things is renting to a tenant who ends up trashing the property. Bad tenants are out there, but the good news is that landlords can avoid renting to them by following…
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Are you getting close to investing in your first Portland Oregon rental property but you’re also wondering if you have what it takes to succeed as a new landlord? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Even though the thought of becoming a landlord may be intimidating for some people, the reality is that…
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Portland Oregon Inherited Property can either be a blessing for those people who have wanted to add rental properties to their investment portfolios, or a curse if a new owner isn’t ready for the property and doesn’t know what to do with it. Thankfully, inherited properties in Portland Oregon don’t have to be a pain…
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Owning rental properties is an excellent way to build wealth while establishing monthly cash flow but the reality is that the first step that every landlord has to take is screening and placing tenants in their Portland Oregon rental properties. The big question is what are the top traits that a landlord should be looking…
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Make no mistake about it, owning rental properties is a great way to enjoy monthly cash flow while building wealth but if your tenants are not hands-off, and they require a lot of work, this can make being a landlord seem like it’s more work than what it’s worth. Thankfully, the good news is that…
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Are you planning on updating your Portland Oregon Rental Property in 2021 but budget is an issue? Even though you may have made expensive renovations to your property in the past, the reality is that updating a rental property in 2021 doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you follow these tips. Tip #1 –…
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Owning rental properties is an excellent way to build positive cashflow on a monthly basis and thanks to the internet there are a wide variety of convenient tech tools that landlords can use to grow their businesses. In this article, we will break down some of the top tech tools landlords should be using in…
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Owning a Portland Oregon rental property is an excellent way to build passive cash flow every month while establishing wealth but if you advertise that property incorrectly, you could have a longer vacancy than you expected. In this article, we will share with you several tips for rental advertising that you can use for advertising…
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Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, renters in Portland have been protected from eviction thanks to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium, which is part of the Cares Act. With the current Federal Eviction Moratorium coming to an end on March 31st, it’s understandable that some renters in…
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Are you planning on investing in a large multifamily property that has up to 100 units or more? If so, physical due diligence is a necessary part of the closing process, but the big question is how can you thoroughly evaluate every unit in that property so that you have a clear understanding of what…
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Owning rental properties in Portland Oregon is one of the best ways to build wealth and to generate long-term cash flow but, one of the mistakes that many landlords make is attempting to manage multiple rental properties themselves. Most owners typically burn out after a couple of years of managing multiple rental properties, especially for…
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Eviction is something that no rental property owner wants to go through but the reality is that the longer someone owns a Portland Oregon rental property, it’s likely that they may have to go through the eviction process with one of their tenants. Even though the media, movies, and television shows portray eviction as being…
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During the time that you own rental properties in Portland Oregon, or elsewhere across the United States, you’re going to have tenants who will stay with you longer than 12 months but then when it seems like they are happy and should renew their leases again, they leave. Even though this is a common trend…
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The last 12 months have been some of the toughest ever for Portland landlords as rent growth has remained mostly stagnate mostly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to recent statistics from rentalhousingjournal.com, we know that rent growth is on the rise in the Portland area as rents here increased by 0.6% during February and…
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Spring is now just weeks away, and for Portland area landlords, that means one thing, it’s time to get your rental property ready for leasing season. One of the best things that you can do to get your rental property ready for leasing is to focus on spring cleaning. If it’s been a while since…
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Are you planning on investing in a Portland Oregon Multifamily Investment property but you’re also wondering which properties rent the fastest? With our decades of experience managing Portland Oregon rental properties, we’ve found the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom multifamily properties always rent the fastest, across the board. Why Do Two Bedroom Multifamily Properties Rent The…
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Do you own a Portland Oregon luxury rental property? If so, one of the keys to success with owning a luxury rental is having the amenities that renters want. In this article, we will break down some of the most highly desirable luxury amenities that you should consider adding to your Portland Oregon investment property.…
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Planning on investing in a new rental property in Portland, Beaverton, or the surrounding area? If so, now is the right time to buy because there is more inventory to choose from and interest rates are still historically low. Before getting started with searching for an investment property, make sure you follow these tips. Confirm…
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One of the keys to success with owning Portland rental properties is keeping your tenants happy because happy tenants also pay their rent on time, and keep their properties in good condition. The big question is what’s the best method for keeping tenants happy? The answer is rental property maintenance. When a landlord listens to…
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If you’ve owned rental properties for some time, you know that when you find great tenants for your property you want to keep them for as long as possible. The big question is how? With more apartments coming to the market every day, tenants in the PDX area have more choices than ever before so…
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Did you just purchase your first rental property in Portland Oregon? If so, you have officially started on the path as a landlord, and the future is bright because you’re going to earn passive monthly cashflow while building wealth. As you’re just getting started with your first investment property, one of the biggest questions that…
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One of the worst things that a landlord has to deal with is single family vacancies because they mean one thing, a landlord will have to cover the mortgage payment for their property until they find their next tenant. Thankfully, reducing single-family vacancies is easier than you think, especially if you follow these tips. Tip…
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At Rent Portland Homes Professionals, our Portland Oregon Property Management company is thriving, thanks to the hard work of all of our team members, including Vickie Haffner, our assistant portfolio manager. Vickie started with us last year before the beginning of the pandemic and has been an invaluable member of our team, working hard behind…
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At Rent Portland Homes – Professionals, we’re proud to introduce Georgie, our new community relations manager. Besides being one of the most visible faces for our company in the PDX area, Georgie will also help tenants to know when our rental properties are pet friendly. Anytime we post a new property with Georgie’s picture, this…
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