There’s no denying that the lease is by far one of the essential parts of a landlord’s business because it provides the “framework” for what rent the tenant is going to be expected to pay, when it’s due, what the late fees are, and the rules for the rental property. What happens though, when the…
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Do you currently have a rental property in Portland, Oregon, that is sitting vacant? If so, the reality is that even though your property is sitting vacant, now is an excellent time for you to focus on improving the property by doing some deep cleaning. If you haven’t deep cleaned your rental property before,…
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Are you planning on hiring a Portland Oregon property manager but you’re not sure if that’s the right decision for you to make or not? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will share with you the job description of a property manager so that you know how beneficial it’s…
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Are you an owner who wants to follow social distancing rules while still showing your Portland Oregon rental property at the same time? The reality is that even though the Portland area is still locked down, you can effectively show your rental property to prospective tenants by following these simple tips. Tip #1 – Create…
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Rent Portland Homes – Professionals continues to be one of the Portland area’s top property management teams because we have the most experienced property management team in the PDX area which includes Carice Clark, our portfolio manager. In this article, we will share with you more information about Carice and reasons why you should choose…
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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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Are you searching for a property manager in the Portland Oregon area? If so, you’ve come to the right place! At Rent Portland Homes Professionals, we specialize in offering full-service Property Management to owners in the Portland area. With our service, you will save the time, money, and hassle of managing your Portland area rental…
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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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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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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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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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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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Buying a rental property is always an adventure, especially if you’re purchasing your first one because you’re also going to have to figure out what you should rent that property for. Should you do a comparable analysis of other properties or rent your property for a similar rent that other landlords in the PDX area…
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Are you thinking about hiring a property management company in Portland Oregon? If so, make sure you take the time to read the “fine print” in their contract and verify their property management fees before choosing to hire them. Why is this important? The answer is simple. Every year more owners make the mistake of…
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There’s no doubt that owning multi-family properties is an excellent investment because, with a duplex or apartment building, more doors equal more income. Although multifamily is a smart investment, the utility costs can be a “killer” if you’re paying those utilities yourself that’s why in this article, we will provide you with tips for saving…
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It’s the 21st Century and the days of marketing rental properties just in the newspaper are long gone. Thanks to the internet, every owner should be marketing their listings online because that’s the first place that tenants will look for rental properties in Portland. Especially Millennials, who will be looking for rentals online and if…
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Hiring a property management company is one of the very best investments that you can make because of the obvious fact that it saves you the time, money and hassle of having to manage your rental properties yourself. In this article, we will provide you with more information on what services a property manager offers…
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You’ve purchased a great Portland Oregon rental property and have finally rented it out but did you take steps to insure that your tenants would not place large items in the yard of your rental property? Although your rental property is now your tenants “home”, the reality is that allowing them to place lаrgе іtеmѕ…
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One question that many owners have is if they should change the locks on their rental properties after their tenants move out. The answer to this question is yes! The locks should always be changed after a tenant moves out because you just don’t know who had access to the keys to the rental property…
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Are you planning on upgrading the kitchen in your Portland Oregon rental property? The good news is that this is an upgrade that can be done even while on a budget. In this video you will see that it’s possible to upgrade the kitchen in your rental property for a lot less than you think.…
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Are you planning on getting started with real estate investing? If so, there are a variety of terms that every new real estate investor should know. In this article we will provide you with a list of those terms and how they apply to you. Terms Every Real Estate Investor Should Know Appraisal: The value of…
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Summer is here in the Portland area and even though we’re not technically in a drought, having drought tolerant plants certainly helps when you have a rental property because it means that your tenants will have to do less work to keep the landscape watered. In this article we will provide you with a list…
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Have you been thinking about hiring a property management company to manage your portfolio of rental properties but you don’t know if this is the right decision for you to make or not? If so, you’re not alone! Every year, many owners across the United States come to the realization that they need to hire…
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During the years that you own Portland Rental Property, you may have at least one tenant who leaves some of their things behind after they move out. Sadly, this is something that does happen when you own rental properties, the big question though is how should you handle this situation? In this article, we will…
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Are you searching for Portland Oregon Property Management Tips? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will share with you tips on when you should change the locks at your rental property. Tip #1 – Change the Locks When Renters Move Out It doesn’t matter if your tenant has…
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Are you tried of renting to people who don’t pay their rent on time, destroy your property or cause problems for your other tenants? If so, tenant screening is the “key to success” when it comes to weeding out the individuals who could be problematic and connecting with those individuals who could be great tenants…
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After California’s failure to pass Proposition 10, their rent control measure, it appears that the State of Oregon is close to passing it’s own rent control legislation that would protect tenants in Oregon from continued rent increases like what we’ve seen over the last five years. What To Expect From Rent Control In Oregon Oregon…
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