Managing Condos vs. Single-Family Rentals
See how rental property type shapes landlord decisions and affects daily oversight for owners seeking a more practical management approach with confidence.
See how rental property type shapes landlord decisions and affects daily oversight for owners seeking a more practical management approach with confidence.
Navigating the Portland rental market can feel like walking a regulatory tightrope. Between Oregon’s statewide tenant protection laws (Senate Bill 608) and Portland’s localized framework—such as the FAIR (Fair Access In Renting) ordinance and Mandatory Relocation Assistance rules—property owners often perceive the local market as fraught with risk. Yet successful property managers and independent housing…
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Thinking about offering your tenants a furnished apartment? As a property manager, you’re constantly looking for that “secret sauce” to minimize vacancies and maximize ROI. One question that inevitably pops up during a turnover is: “Should I furnish this unit?” In the modern rental market, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. The rise…
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Portland winters are typically mild, but occasional cold snaps can put rental properties at risk of frozen pipes —a costly winter issue. These can disrupt water service for tenants and cause burst pipes, resulting in severe water damage. Luckily, preventive steps can protect your investment. Follow these practical tips to help prevent frozen pipes in…
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It doesn’t matter if you’re planning on getting started with investing in rental properties for the first time, or you’ve owned them for years, tenant screening is one of the cornerstones of real estate investing because of one simple reason: if you rent to qualified tenants, you will have consistent monthly cashflow. Sadly, many owners…
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Portland, Oregon, renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and strong environmental values, has experienced significant changes in its job market over recent years. As the largest city in the state, Portland has historically been a hub for various industries such as technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. However, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts…
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Searching for more information on whether property management fees are tax deductible? This is a common question that many owners ask at some point. In most cases, the answer is yes property management fees are tax deductible. Knowing that these significant expenses can be offset can bring a profound sense of relief. Still, there are…
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When realtors manage properties themselves, they often encounter unique challenges that can lead to missteps. Here are three common mistakes they make: Neglecting Proper Tenant Screening: One of the most critical aspects of property management is tenant screening. It’s a process that should always take time. Realtors often feel the pressure to fill vacancies quickly,…
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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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Are you planning on investing in a multi-family property in 2021? If so, purchasing that property is only the first step as a landlord because, if you plan on managing the property yourself, you’re going to have a wide variety of landlord responsibilities or “expectations” that you must fulfill in the eyes of your tenants,…
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Are you planning on using your self-directed IRA for investing in real estate? If so, before purchasing your first property, you have to know the self-directed IRA real estate rules. Understanding how a self-directed IRA works is important because this IRA offers you a ton of advantages but, if you break the rules, it’s quite…
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Are you searching for more information on the pros and cons of investing in multifamily in 2021? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Multifamily properties are one of the best investments that any investor can have because they enable an investor to build wealth while establishing consistent passive income. If you’re ready to…
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There’s no doubt that owning rental property is an excellent way to build wealth while establishing passive income but when it comes to being a owner landlord, there are a variety of things that an owner can and cannot do. In this article we will offer you some tips on what a landlord cannot do…
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Portland Oregon Inherited Property can either be a blessing for those people who have wanted to add rental properties to their investment portfolios, or a curse if a new owner isn’t ready for the property and doesn’t know what to do with it. Thankfully, inherited properties in Portland Oregon don’t have to be a pain…
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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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At Rent Portland Homes – Professionals, we’re proud to introduce Georgie, our new community relations manager. Besides being one of the most visible faces for our company in the PDX area, Georgie will also help tenants to know when our rental properties are pet friendly. Anytime we post a new property with Georgie’s picture, this…
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Has your Airbnb or short term Portland Oregon rental property been sitting vacant since the start of Coronavirus (COVID-19)? if so, you’re not alone! Even though short-term rental properties have been a consistent moneymaker across the United States for the last five years, since the onset of coronavirus across the United States, most investors who…
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Hаvіng multірlе ԛuаlіfіеd аррlісаntѕ vуіng fоr a rental unіt is great, but it can also be a trap fоr thе unwаrу. The Fair Housing Aсt mаkеѕ іt illegal tо rеfuѕе to rеnt based on аn applicant’s rасе, соlоr, nаtіоnаl оrіgіn, rеlіgіоn, ѕеx, family ѕtаtuѕ, оr dіѕаbіlіtу. In аddіtіоn, many ѕtаtеѕ have lаwѕ thаt іnсludе оthеr…
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There’s no doubt that Portland is a great place to work but in 2019 many people don’t want to live in the big city or they cannot afford to live there. Thanks to a recent study by Commercial Café we know that the good news is that there are a variety of great cities that…
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Do you own rental properties in the Portland Oregon area? If so, one of the most important things that you should never do is wait until the end of the year to start thinking about taxes because taxes can be a huge burden that many landlords are unprepared to take care of when tax season…
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If you drive past the Downtown Portland skyline any day of the week there’s no denying that we have many more large multifamily rental properties in the PDX area than ever before but one thing that we’ve not seen a lot of recently in the Portland area are smaller multifamily properties. This trend is something…
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