Are you looking for a property manager in Portland Oregon to professionally manage one or all of your Portland investment properties? If so, you’ve come to the right place! With the rental market consistently changing following Coronavirus, it makes more sense than ever before for owners across the PDX area to work with a qualified…
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It’s March 2020 and coronavirus is the one word that’s on the minds of just about everyone these days as people are “self-distancing” and or “self-quarantining” to prevent the spread of this virus in the Portland area. As a longtime Portland area business, we wanted to reach out to our owner clients and the Portland…
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Fred Marlow – Owner/Principal Broker – Rent Portland Homes Professionals Are you searching for the best property management team in Portland Oregon? If so, there’s nobody better to work with than Rent Portland Homes Professionals, and Fred Marlow. With over 30 years of real estate experience in the Portland Oregon Real Estate market, Fred certainly…
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Are you struggling with finding rental properties to add to your portfolio of investment properties? If so, you’re not alone. In case you haven’t been following the news recently, the Corona Virus has reshaped almost every aspect of modern life including the business world because the Federal Reserve recently lowered mortgage interest rates by half…
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Are you planning on investing in a new rental property that’s out of the area? The good news is that there are a wide variety of ways to evaluate a real estate market so that you can have confidence that it’s the right place for you to invest in before you spend your hard-earned money…
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There’s no denying that the 2010’s were directly influenced by the 2008 “Great Recession” and economic turnaround which lasted for years. Besides offering more affordable home prices and a better way of life than other states, the Portland area became a “relocation magnet” during the 2010’s and this was one reason why prices increased in…
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The official 2020 tax season doesn’t start until April 15th but for most business owners they are filing taxes right now so they don’t make the mistake of filing them at the last minute. If you own Portland Oregon investment properties and want to get ready for tax season, this article will provide you with…
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There’s no doubt that tiny homes have become very popular it’s in the real estate industry over the Last 5 Years and more property owners than ever before are considering adding tiny homes like granny flats, or accessory dwelling units to their properties. The big question is if you are a current Portland area landlord…
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Are you planning a move soon? Thanks to a recent study by Commercial Cafe, you will be pleased to know that Portland has ranked among the top 10 preferred mero areas for Millennials. It’s understandable why Millennials prefer Portland Oregon because this area offers a wide variety of fun things to do including a thriving…
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You own Portland Oregon Rental Properties to build positive cash flow and wealth but even though your properties may be doing well right now you should still be asking yourself if you’re leaving money on the table every month. Most owners don’t realize that there are a variety of ways that they are leaving money…
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At Rent Portland Homes Professionals we take pride in hiring the best people to be a part of our property management team. Over the coming weeks, we’re going to share with your information on different members of our team. In today’s post, we shine the employee spotlight on Bella Wahabzada, our accounting manager. About Bella…
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2020 is officially here and with the start of a new year many owners will be setting goals and mapping out their plans for the new year. How about you? If you’re still managing your investment properties yourself, let us help you make 2020 your best year ever with our property management services. When you…
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One of the keys to success with owning investment properties in Portland Oregon, or elsewhere in the United States is having a lease that doesn’t offer tenants any “wiggle room” at all. The reason why this is important is because if a lease offers any option for the tenant to break the rules, they will…
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We’ve all seen the movies, TV shows and commercials of people accidentally back their vehicle through the living room, garage or swimming pool of their home. Even though these moments are funny, the big question is what would you do if one of your tenants really did this? How would you react? In this article,…
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There’s no doubt that it if you’re a new investor, it can be difficult at times to understand the wide variety of property types that are out there. The class of property type can also be described as the “grade” of property that you’re planning on buying. Here’s a simple method for understanding property types…
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Are you thinking about investing in a multifamily property for the first time and are wondering if it’s going to be a good first-time real estate investment? The answer to this question is yes, a multifamily property will make an excellent first-time real estate investment but the reality is that investing in multifamily properties isn’t…
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Are you planning on buying Portland Oregon investment properties in 2020? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will offer you several tips you can use for successfully buying investment properties in Portland Oregon. Tip #1 – Decide on Which Neighborhood You Want to Buy an Investment Property One of…
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Are you planning on renting a two-bedroom apartment in the PDX area? Right now, the average rent in Portland Oregon for a 2-bedroom apartment or home is $1,337 per month. The good news for PDX renters is that year-over-year rents have remained “flat” with just 0.04% growth. This will without a doubt be highly encouraging…
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Are you planning on investing in real estate in Portland Oregon or elsewhere in the United States? If so, there are a wide variety of real estate terms and definitions that you must know. Every industry has its share of jargon and acronyms, and real estate is certainly no exception. This can be intimidating to…
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Over the years many investors have wondered if Portland Oregon Real Estate investing was better than stocks and the answer still yes. Real estate investing still wins out over stocks in 2019-202 because as a real estate investor you have more control over your investment and don’t have to worry about it being subject to…
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Is your landlord to do list getting bigger by the day? If so, Portland Oregon Property Management is the solution to your problem. When you hire a property management company you will automatically lift the burden of the to-do list off your shoulders because a property manager will save you the time, money, and hassle…
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With winter quickly approaching in Oregon, one of the top property management topics that renters are searching online is if landlords are required to provide heat in a rental property? The answer to this question is yes. Under the Implied Warranty of Habitability, landlords are required to provide heat in their rental properties, especially in…
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Are you planning on investing in a Portland Oregon Rental Property for the first time? If so, owning an investment property is much more than just collecting the rent, there are a variety of things that you should do to increase the Return on Investment (ROI) from your investment property. In this article, we…
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In our last blog post, we offered you several tips that you can use to get your PDX rental property ready for winter including scheduling HVAC maintenance and cleaning up the gutters on your rental property. Another important thing that you can do to get your Portland Oregon Rental Property ready for winter is to install…
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Cooler weather in Portland means one thing, winter is coming and if you own a PDX Rental Property this should create a sense of urgency for you to get your rental property ready for winter. Winter in Portland can mean a variety of things including rain, ice, and snow, or all of…
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PORTLAND, OR. – Are you planning on relocating your business to Portland? If so, there’s never been a better time than right now especially since a recent study by CommercialCafe has confirmed that the PDX area has increased it’s office inventory by 11.2% in the last 10 years. This is good news for the Portland…
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Are you searching for a rental property in the PDX area? If so, as of October, 2019 it’s going to cost you an average rent of $1,522 per month to rent an apartment that’s an average size of 765 square feet. The average size for a Portland, OR apartment is 765 square feet, but this…
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Thanks to recent data from STORAGECafe, we know that Portland, Oregon is the top city in the United States for self-storage construction. Anyone who has followed the growth of the PDX rental market in recent years knows that this data directly correlates to the growth that we’ve been seeing in recent years. Thankfully, as more…
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) have been one of the hottest topics of conversation in recent years among housing advocates who are looking for solutions for solving the housing shortage problem in Portland. ADU’s make sense because there are plenty of homes in the PDX area with enough space in the backyard to build a small…
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Are you just getting started with owning your first rental property in the Portland Oregon area? If so, before you get started with renting that property there are common mistakes which you should avoid making. In this article we will break down some of the most common owner mistakes that also ultimately hurt owners as…
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