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The Key Role of Service in Property Management: Why it Matters for Success

October 18, 2023

Property management plays a crucial role in the real estate industry, serving as the bridge between property owners and tenants. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or industrial properties, effective property management ensures the smooth operation, maintenance, and profitability of real estate assets. From screening tenants and collecting rent to resolving maintenance issues and enforcing lease agreements,…
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The Insider’s Guide to Finding the Best Property Management Company in Portland

January 24, 2023

Are you a landlord looking for the best property management company in Portland? Finding the right company can be difficult, as there are numerous companies to choose from. But don’t worry, you don’t have to search high and low for the best property management company in Portland. With the insider’s guide to finding the best…
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What Are the Most in Demand Jobs in Oregon?

December 8, 2022

Are you searching for information on the most in-demand jobs in Oregon? If so, you’re not alone. In 2022, Oregon continues to be one of the top relocation destinations in the United States and that trend doesn’t show any sign of declining in 2023 as more people continue to relocate to Oregon in search of…
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Portland Ranks Among Top 10 Cities Nationwide for Outdoor Recreation

November 23, 2022

Thanks to a new report by Commercial Search, we know that Portland recently ranked among the top 10 cities nationwide for outdoor recreation. This is good news for the PDX area because it shows that people are still relocating to the Portland area despite the changes that the city has seen since Covid-19. Portland is…
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How To Invest in Rental Real Estate During a Housing Market Correction

October 21, 2022

If you follow the real estate market or own rental properties in Portland Oregon, you know that the housing market is currently in a correction that could last a while. For investors, housing market corrections are a great time to add properties to their portfolios because it’s possible to find discounted properties in cities where…
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Property Management Tips: Rental Application Mistakes to Avoid

August 22, 2022

The rental application is one of the most important parts of a landlord’s business because it makes it possible for landlords to screen and place the most qualified tenants in their rental properties. Sadly, it’s possible for some landlords to make common mistakes with rental applications that could be very costly. Thankfully, landlords everywhere can…
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5 Roof Maintenance Tips for Portland Rental Property Owners

August 16, 2022

Are you searching for roof maintenance tips for your Portland OR rental property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Roof maintenance is important for every Portland Oregon rental property because, within the next 30 days, the weather is going to change, and we’re going to have a couple of months of rain followed…
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Green Rental Property Updates That Are Worth The Time And Money

June 8, 2022

Are you thinking about updating your rental property in 2022 but you’re not sure which updates are worth the time and money? In this article, we will share with you which green updates you should make to your rental property, that will increase the value of your property, while also helping your tenants to decrease…
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What Is Xeriscaping? Should You Consider It For Your Rental Property?

June 2, 2022

If you own rental properties in Portland Oregon, you may be considering Xeriscaping for your properties because, with more than 90% of Oregon in a drought, it makes sense to consider landscaping that requires little water. If you’re still ‘on the fence’ about Xeriscaping, this article will offer you some insight into why you should…
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Should You Provide A Fire Extinguisher At Your Rental Property?

May 24, 2022

Besides having landlord insurance, having a fire extinguisher at your rental property is one of the most important things you can do to protect your best interests while also protecting the lives of your tenants. If you’re on the fence about investing in a fire extinguisher for your property, here are several reasons why you…
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How To Quickly Rent Your Portland Oregon Property

May 13, 2022

It doesn’t matter if you’re going to rent your investment property for the first time, or you’ve owned rental properties for years, getting that property rented quick is important. When that property is not rented, having it sit vacant can be stressful, especially if you have bills and other expenses due that you need rental…
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Should You Let Your Tenants Have Grills This Summer?

May 5, 2022

Summer 2022 is around the corner and with the start of summer also comes grilling season. Grilling seasons can last through November since grilling and football are also two things that most people like to do during the year. The big question is should you allow grills at your rental property? In this article, we…
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Understanding Passive Vs. Active Real Estate Investing

April 29, 2022

If you’re just getting started with real estate investing in Portland, you’re going to hear about passive vs. active real estate investing. Understanding these two forms of Oregon real estate investing is important because it can mean the difference between spending time and money managing your property or enjoying the income from your property without…
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What Are The Benefits Of Collecting A Security Deposit?

April 29, 2022

Sadly, during their day-to-day operations, some owners may let one or more of their tenants move in without collecting a security deposit, or the first month’s rent, since more than 40% of landlords nationwide manage their properties themselves. Security deposits are an important part of every landlord’s business and they shouldn’t think twice about requiring…
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Property Management Tips – What To Do If Your Tenant Left Bad Smells Behind

February 28, 2022

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

December 1, 2021

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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Tenant Screening Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

November 23, 2021

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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Reasons To Hire A Portland Oregon Property Management Company In 2022

November 18, 2021

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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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH INHERITED TENANTS

September 10, 2021

During the process of buying a multi-family investment property, you may realize that the property that you want to purchase is going to come with inherited tenants already in place. Once the deal closes, these tenants will officially become your tenants so it’s important for you to know how to deal with them professionally. In this article,…
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Portland Oregon Rental Market News – Learn More About The Latest Changes In 2021

May 26, 2021

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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Essential Tech Tools Landlords Should Be Using In 2021

April 1, 2021

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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Rent Growth Increasing In Portland

March 10, 2021

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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Tips For Reducing Single Family Vacancies In 2021

February 3, 2021

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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Tips For Keeping Your Portland Rental Property In Great Condition

December 30, 2020

If you own rental property in Portland Oregon, you know that one of the toughest things to do is to keep that property in great condition. Maintenance is important because failing to hold your property to a high standard means that you could face longer vacancy periods or tenants who don’t treat your property with…
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Analysis Paralysis – Why Waiting To Hire A Property Manager Will Cost You More Than You Think

December 23, 2020

Are you thinking about hiring a property manager to manage your rental property? One of the most important things that you don’t want to do is get caught up in ‘analysis paralysis’, the problem of over-analyzing something and not taking action. In this article, we will share with you several reasons why you should avoid…
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Multifamily Housing In Portland Remained Stable In June But Will It Continue?

August 7, 2020

Thanks to recent data from Yardi, we know that the April, May, and June leasing season was strong in Portland as tenants leased more 1,200 vacant rental units across the PDX area while metro occupancy decreased by 17 basis points between March and June. This is good news considering that most analysts had dire predictions…
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Portland Oregon Real Estate Investing Vs. Stocks – Which Investment Is Better?

November 8, 2019

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 PDX Rental Property Ready for Winter? Get It Ready by Following These Tips

October 23, 2019

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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What To Do When A Tenant Leaves A Large Item In Your Rental Property Yard

August 26, 2019

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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Do Landlords Have to Provide Air Conditioning in Rental Properties?

June 27, 2019

Now that summer is officially here in Portland Oregon, many renters may be wondering if it’s a landlord’s responsibility to provide air conditioning in their rental property and the answer to this question is no. As of 2019, Oregon law states that it is not the landlord’s responsibility to provide air conditioning in a rental…
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