When it comes to rental properties, amenities play a crucial role in attracting and retaining tenants. In today’s competitive market, tenants are not just looking for a roof over their heads; they want a place that offers convenience, comfort, and a high quality of life. This is where amenities come into play. By providing desirable…
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Besides the security deposit return, one of the most common problems that both landlords and tenants encounter in Portland Oregon is what to do about carpet replacement. When in tenant moves out, if they’ve been there for the full length of the lease, it’s entirely possible that the carpet will have some degree of wear…
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Are you planning on relocating to Portland Oregon, if so, you’re in the right place! Portland was recently named one of the top 20 family-friendly cities in the United States. This is good news for Portland because Oregon continues to be one of the top relocation states, and Portland has never stopped being a popular…
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Are you planning on investing in Beaverton Oregon Rental Properties? If so, you come to the right place. Rental properties continue to be an excellent hedge against inflation, especially in 2022 as the stock market has had its ups and downs. Most investors are eager to preserve the wealth that they have left, and investment…
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Rental property accessibility is more important than ever before because it’s not uncommon in the 2020’s people of all ages including the elderly, and people with disabilities, to be renting, and your job as a landlord is to make your property more accessible to those renters. Thankfully, you can accomplish the goal of making your…
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The rental market is constantly changing, especially since COVID-19, and the average tenant is welcoming family members, relatives, or close friends to stay with them in their rental properties. Everyone wants to help out a loved one or friend who may be in need but when someone stays in a rental property for longer than…
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Curb appeal is one of the most important aspects of a rental property because of the simple fact that if a rental property looks ‘scary’ on the outside, it’s going to attract fewer tenants and this means you will have a smaller pool of applicants to choose from. Besides attracting a smaller pool of applicants…
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Did your tenant recently move out of your Portland rental property and you noticed that they left bad smells behind? Although this problem is not uncommon, it can be difficult to deal with. Removing smells from rental properties is important because if those smells are still lingering when you show the property to the next…
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One of the most difficult situations that a landlord can encounter is the death of a tenant because it’s the landlord’s responsibility to make sure that the rental is secure, the belongings are sent to the tenants surviving relatives and the property is made rent-ready for the next tenant. Thankfully, landlords can prepare for this…
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Thanks to recent data from Rent Café, we know that the average rent for Portland Oregon is $1,667 per month for an apartment that offers 755 square feet of space. Rents in Portland closely mirror the rest of the country as they continue to climb due to a surging economy and more people going back…
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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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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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Are you thinking about getting started with multifamily real estate investing but you’re not sure if it’s the best way to make passive income? If so, you come to the right place. The reality is that multifamily real estate investing is one of the best ways to make passive income in 2021 because of the…
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Are you searching for information on the top Oregon Landlord Duties? Especially as winter is around the corner and it’s only getting colder? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Although owning rental properties in Oregon is a smart investment, landlords in Oregon do have a variety of responsibilities including the following: Weatherproof the…
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Are you planning on renting your Portland Oregon House for the first time because you recently purchased another home in the PDX area and would like to earn rental income? This is an excellent position to be in because you can continue to enjoy the benefits of owning real estate while also earning passive income…
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Accessory dwelling units have been allowed in Portland since 1996 but for other cities statewide, there hasn’t been widespread acceptance of ADU’s. Thanks to recent zoning law changes, we could soon multiple ADU’s on properties that were typically zoned for just single family homes. Oregon homeowners will be allowed to have two ADU’s in their…
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One of the most common questions that we are often asked by tenants during the year is if a landlord is legally required to provide a refrigerator in their rental property? The answer to this question is no. Landlords in Oregon are not legally required to provide a refrigerator in their rental units. Landlords are…
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Since the start of COVID-19, more tenants than ever have been faced with termination for non payment of rent in Oregon Although some landlords may think that it’s a simple process, the reality is that landlords in Oregon have a process to follow which ensures that their tenants lease is terminated while following the laws…
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Following the once-in-a-lifetime COVID-19 pandemic which also was responsible for the eviction moratorium, many tenants across Oregon have found themselves behind on rent. For some renters, it’s a few hundred dollars, while many others, they owe thousands of dollars in back rent, and the big question is how long do tenants in Oregon have to…
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Owning a rental property is an excellent way to build long-term cash flow and wealth but, there are Oregon Landlord Legal Responsibilities for 2021 (and beyond) that you have to follow. In this article, we’re going to break down the top landlord/tenant legal responsibilities for 2021 so that you will where your attention should be…
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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 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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2020 has been a huge year for the rental market nationwide, especially in Portland, because the face of the rental market is changing as more Millennials have been moving out of the PDX area this year rather than moving in. Thanks to a recent report by Rent Café, we know that Portland is no longer…
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Are you planning on investing in a Portland Oregon rental property but, you live in Washington, or else were in the United States? Even though it may seem difficult investing in an out-of-state rental property, the reality is that now is a perfect time to add more investment properties to your portfolio especially when you…
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Are you searching for information on Oregon landlord-tenant law, and carpet replacement? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Carpet replacement can be a very contentious issue for both landlords and tenants because no tenant likes to live in a rental property that has carpeting which should have been replaced a long time…
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Are you searching for information about what Oregon’s landlord tenant law says about repairs? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Repairs are often one of the most problematic issues that some landlords have to deal with because they may not know what their responsibilities are while there are also some tenants who notify…
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Coronavirus has changed the rental market in the last two months because the once-rising short term rental market has been hit hard as many people have canceled their rentals due to stay at home orders nationwide. With more canceled bookings, Airbnb owners have been left with empty properties that haven’t brought in revenue for a…
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