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appliances

What Are The Top 5 Rental Property Appliances For 2022?

Are you planning on updating your Portland Oregon rental property in 2022? If so, there are several key appliances that you should purchase that will add value to your property while attracting great tenants. In this article, we will break down what those appliances are and offer you tips on some of the other things…
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roommate

What To Do When Your Tenant Wants A Roommate

One common thing that you can expect to encounter while you own rental properties in Portland is a tenant who wants to have a roommate. Roommates are becoming more common since the Pandemic because many tenants have been unable to pay their rent due to Covid-19, lockdowns, or job losses and have found that having…
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Landlords, what’s your maintenance strategy?

Maintenance is one of the keys to success with owning successful rental properties in Portland, or elsewhere in the United States because if you keep your properties in great shape, they will continue to produce ROI for years to come. Sadly, many landlords fail at maintenance because they lack one thing, a maintenance strategy. Thankfully,…
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pet owner

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Renting Your Property To Pet Owners?

Are you planning on renting your property but you’re not sure if you should rent to pet owners? This is understandable because many landlords have had negative experiences renting to pet owners and this is why some owners will say no to all pets, while some will approve pets but with specific conditions. In this…
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rentals

Should You Let Your Tenants Make Improvements To Your Rental Properties?

One of the best ways to keep tenants happy is to let them make improvements to your rentals because this helps tenants to personalize the rental property and make it their home. Before allowing your tenants to make changes to your rental property, it’s best to make sure that you consider the following tips. Tip…
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smart home tech

Best Smart Home Tech For Single-Family Rental Properties

2022 is going to be another great year for owning single-family rental properties in Portland, and across the United States because SFR rentals continue to remain a hot commodity that investors can earn consistent cash flow from every month. If you’re thinking about making improvements to your single-family rental properties, you should make smart home…
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mold

Winter Property Maintenance – How To Remove Mold From A Rental Property

During the process of owning rental properties in Portland, or the surrounding area, you know that winters in the area can be cold, and mold easily grows easily. Sadly, most tenants reach out to the landlord expecting them to clean it for them.The reality is that most mold that’s found inside a rental property is…
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move out

Move Out Inspection – Key Things Landlords Should Look For

The move out inspection is one of the keys to success with owning rental property because, it helps a landlord to clearly see how their tenant treated the rental property while they lived there. It doesn’t matter if the landlord has owned rental properties for six months, 6 years or much longer, a tenant move…
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landlord

Landlord Tips – What To Do When A Tenant Replaces The Locks On Your Rental Property

If a landlord is new to owning rental properties, or just getting started, they may one day have a tenant who replaces the locks on their rental property. Sadly, this situation happens for a variety of reasons but the big question is what should landlords do about it? In this article we will answer this…
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tax deductions

What Are The Top Landlord Tax Deductions For 2021?

2022 is officially here, and if you’re like most landlords in the Portland area, you’re either preparing for filing taxes with in the coming weeks. The key to success with filing taxes is being able to claim as many deductions as you can, and the great thing about being a landlord is that there are…
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Quality Beaverton Tenant

Tips For Keep Good Tenants From Leaving

Owning rental properties in Portland Oregon is a great way to earn passive income, but the reality is that during the process of owning rentals you’re going to have good tenants who end up leaving. Sadly, even though a tenant may rent from you for more than 12 months the reality is that something was…
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real estate investing

What Are The Fair Housing Rights In Oregon For People With Disabilities?

During the process of owning rental properties in Portland, or elsewhere across Oregon, landlords will encounter tenants with disabilities and they have to follow Fair Housing laws.  Landlords must not discriminate against prospective tenants who may have disabilities and if they chose to rent to those tenants, they must make every effort to make reasonable…
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rent increase

Rent Increase Notices In Oregon – What Can Tenants Expect?

The rental market in Oregon has changed dramatically over the last year and more tenants are receiving rent increases than ever before. Thankfully, tenants are protected in the State Of Oregon, especially when it comes to rent increases. In this article, we will share with you more information about rent increases so that you will…
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portland oregon

3 Updates To Make To Your Portland Oregon Rental Property In 2022

The new year is almost here and if you’re like most rental property owners in the Portland Oregon area, you’re thinking about updates that you should make to your property in the coming year. In this article, we will share with you 3 updates that you should make to your PDX rental property in 2022…
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security deposit

What Disclosures Should Tenants Receive Before Moving Into A Rental Property?

When it comes to owning rental property in Oregon, or elsewhere nationwide, landlords must provide their tenants with disclosures before they move into their rental property. Disclosures are important because the tenant must know everything that there is to know about the property, including if the rental may have been constructed or decorated with materials…
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Oregon

Oregon Rental Market Update – Legislature Approves New Rent Assistance And Eviction Protections

With the end of the year around the corner, the Oregon legislature recently approved $215 million in funding to extend protections for Oregon renters who are facing eviction. The funding comes at the right time as renters in Portland and across the state have been waiting for the state to deliver more funding since the…
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Implied Warranty Of Habitability

What Is The Implied Warranty Of Habitability?

In the rental property world, every tenant starts renting a property with the sometimes-unspoken law of the implied warranty of habitability. What does this warranty mean? It simply means that the rental property will be inhabitable condition and have things like running water, heat, electricity and be sheltered from the elements. Learn More About The…
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rental properties

Will Rental Properties Still A Good Source Of Retirement Income In 2022?

Now that the eviction bans are over, one thing many investors want to know is if rental properties are still considered a good source of retirement income. This is understandable, especially because many landlords have had a difficult time financially when it comes to owning rental properties during the pandemic. Thankfully, as the eviction bans…
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evictions

How Do Residential Evictions In Oregon Work?

Residential evictions have been increasing in Oregon in the recent months because since the end of the CDC Eviction Moratorium, tenants don’t have the same eviction protection in place as before. Sadly, many landlords in Portland, Oregon and elsewhere across the United States are not following proper procedure when it comes to evictions and this…
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oregon

Oregon Rental Market News – Governor Brown Calls Special Session To Prevent Evictions This Winter

With most of the $289 million in Federal aid having been spent or allocated, Governor Brown has called a special session (December 13th) which will discuss possible solutions for preventing evictions this winter. One reason behind calling the special session is that the State of Oregon is going to stop accepting rental assistance applications until…
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back rent

When Is The Deadline To Pay Back Rent In Oregon?

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic has radically changed the rental market in Oregon because many tenants across the state were able to utilize Federal and Statewide eviction moratoriums to avoid paying rent from April 2020 through June 2021. Now that the eviction moratoriums are officially ended, back rent is due, but the big question…
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tenant screening

Tenant Screening Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

Tenant screening is the ‘life blood’ of owning rental properties in Beaverton, Portland Oregon or elesewhwere nationwide. Sadly, many landlords make the mistake of not doing enough during the tenant screening process, or they ask the wrong questions and end up with unqualified tenants. Before screening your next tenant, read these top tenant screening mistakes…
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What’s attracting multifamily investors to Portland Oregon?

If you live outside of Portland, Oregon and have watched the news over the last 12 months, it would be easy to think that Portland is crumbling under the pressure of social unrest and the pandemic but the reality is exactly the opposite. Portland has thrived economically over the last 12 months, especially during the…
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energy efficiency

Energy Efficiency Tips – How To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter While Cutting Costs

Winter is around the corner in Portland, and like most cities across the United States everyone is thinking about energy efficiency because energy costs are increasing and it’s more important than ever before for people to control their costs by ensuring that their homes are energy efficient. It doesn’t matter if you own rental properties…
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landlords

Oregon Landlord Responsibility and Rights 2021-2022

The Portland rental market has changed dramatically in the last 18 months and it’s more important than ever before for landlords to know their responsibilities and rights. Thankfully, in this article we will provide you with a breakdown of the top landlord responsbility and rights for 2021-2022 so that you can be prepared to grow…
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Portland Oregon Property Management

Reasons To Hire A Portland Oregon Property Management Company In 2022

Are you thinking about hiring a Portland Oregon Property Management company but you don’t know if this is the right choice for you to make or not? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Hiring a property manager may be hard to do for new investors because many older investors encourage newbies to ‘save…
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rental property improvements

How To Buy Property In USA As A Canadian

Are you searching for information on How To Buy Property In USA As A Canadian? This is a smart decision to make because of the simple fact that despite the pandemic in the United States, rental properties, especially multifamily properties, continue to be a very smart investment. How To Buy Property In USA As A Canadian…
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payment

Property Management 101 – How To Spot Fake Pay Stubs

During the tenant screening process, you’re going to want to ask prospective tenants for paycheck stub to prove that they meet the income qualifications to rent your property. Sadly, in today’s world, it’s easy for many people to use technology to create paycheck stubs that look authentic but once they are analyzed, it’s easy to…
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Portland

What’s The Average Rent In Portland Oregon?

Are you planning on renting locally but you’re also wondering what is the average rent in Portland Oregon? If so, you’ve come to the right place! As of October 2021, the average rent in Portland OR for a 756 square foot apartment is $1,633 per month. Rent has remained steady in the PDX area over…
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Beaverton Property Management Company

Beaverton Property Management – Contact Us Today At (503) 447-7735

Are you searching for a Beaverton Property Management company? If so, contact the team at Rent Portland Homes Professionals today by calling us at (503) 447-7735 or click here to connect with us online. We specialize in property management for Beaverton and surrounding areas. This means that even if your property is located in Portland,…
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