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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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 thinking about investing in apartment buildings but you’re not sure if it’s a smart move to make or not for 2021? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Even though the rental market has been up and down over the last 12 months due to Covid-19, the reality is that investing in…
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One of the most common things that investors around the world are doing right now is searching for information online about real estate vs. stocks. This it’s to be expected because 2020 has been an up-and-down year for the stock market and with a potential new President of the United States starting in 2021, the…
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Thanks to a recent survey by STORAGE Café, we know that Portland Oregon is ranked as one of the top 10 cities in the United States to own an electric vehicle. This is good news because more people are purchasing electric vehicles every year and are moving beyond fossil fuels. Portland has worked hard to…
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Let’s face it, there’s no better investment in 2021 than multifamily properties because, with a multifamily property, you can earn consistent streams of income every month for years to come. Sadly, some multifamily investors have a difficult time knowing what to look for in a property, or they get caught up in analysis paralysis and…
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2020-2021 has been tough for landlords in Oregon for many reasons but illegal housing discrimination continues to be a top problem. As more cases are arising across the State of Oregon each year and all landlords must be knowledgeable about housing discrimination so they can protect their best interests. What Is Illegal Housing Discrimination? Discrimination…
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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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Are you concerned about an economic downturn and how it could affect your rental property? If so, you come to the right place. There’s no denying that an economic downturn could be on the way because, most analysts have said that the economy has developed into an ‘everything bubble’ that is only going to pop,…
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One of the most common things that tenants will experience is needing to have repairs made at their rental property. . Sadly, in some cases it’s no uncommon for some landlords to not respond to their tenants when repairs have to be made and this usually leaves tenants frustrated or confused about what to do…
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Sensing the need to stop a ‘tidal wave’ of evictions, the CDC Eviction Moratorium has been extended by the Federal Government for another 30 days to give renters more time to access programs to assist them with paying the rent. With an estimated 7 million renters nationwide currently behind on their rents, it’s unlikely that…
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Mold in rental property can be very frustrating for both landlords and tenants to deal with because neither side likes to be viewed as responsible for cleaning it up. The big question is who is responsible for mold growth? Is it the landlords or tenants responsibility? In this article, we will answer this question and…
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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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Owning rental properties in Portland Oregon is an excellent way to build wealth while generating cash flow every month but one of the worst things is renting to a tenant who ends up trashing the property. Bad tenants are out there, but the good news is that landlords can avoid renting to them by following…
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Are you getting close to investing in your first Portland Oregon rental property but you’re also wondering if you have what it takes to succeed as a new landlord? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Even though the thought of becoming a landlord may be intimidating for some people, the reality is that…
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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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Owning a Portland Oregon rental property is an excellent way to build passive cash flow every month while establishing wealth but if you advertise that property incorrectly, you could have a longer vacancy than you expected. In this article, we will share with you several tips for rental advertising that you can use for advertising…
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Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, renters in Portland have been protected from eviction thanks to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium, which is part of the Cares Act. With the current Federal Eviction Moratorium coming to an end on March 31st, it’s understandable that some renters in…
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Spring is now just weeks away, and for Portland area landlords, that means one thing, it’s time to get your rental property ready for leasing season. One of the best things that you can do to get your rental property ready for leasing is to focus on spring cleaning. If it’s been a while since…
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If you’ve owned rental properties for some time, you know that when you find great tenants for your property you want to keep them for as long as possible. The big question is how? With more apartments coming to the market every day, tenants in the PDX area have more choices than ever before so…
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It doesn’t matter if you own a duplex, triplex, fourplex or apartment building, if you’re allowing packages to be delivered to your multifamily property, likely, you may also face the threat of a lawsuit if one or more of those packages is stolen. Package deliveries are on the rise these days because more people are…
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Are you planning on making rental property upgrades to your PDX Rental Property in 2021? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Now that 2020 is officially over, one of the best things that you can do is start making improvements to your Portland Oregon Rental Property. The good news is that you can…
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Are you searching for remote work tenants for your Portland rental properties? Remote work is one of the latest buzz words that’s impacting the property management industry because with Covid-19, more people are working remotely than ever before and most landlords want to find tenants that can work remotely. In this article, we will share…
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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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Are you planning on investing in rental properties in 2021? If so, you’re making a smart choice. Owning rental properties is an excellent way to build wealth but there are also secrets that profitable and successful landlords follow. In this article, we will offer you several tips that you can use for building a profitable…
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Do you need Portland Oregon Tenant Screening? If so, we can help! At Rent Portland Homes – Professionals we offer full tenant screening services. Our team will save you the time, money, and hassle of having to screen tenants yourself so that you can focus on earning passive income from your rental property. Tenant screening…
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Are you planning on investing in Portland Oregon rental properties in 2021 but you don’t know if it’s better to invest in a single-family home or a multifamily property? Real Estate investors have been debating multifamily vs. single-family properties for years. The reality is that both property types offer obvious advantages and disadvantages. In this…
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Are you planning on investing in a Portland Oregon rental property for the first time? If so, congratulations! Like anything in life, doing something for the first time is going to come with a learning curve but the good news is that in real estate investing, you can eliminate that learning curve by following these…
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Are you thinking about adding more rentals to your portfolio of investment properties? If so, one of the questions that you may be asking yourself is ‘what is the maximum number of rental properties that I can manage myself?” Sadly, this is a question that many investors ask themselves because, in the real estate investment…
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Are you planning on investing in your first Portland Oregon rental property? If so, like most landlords, you may be wondering if it’s your responsibility to provide a carbon monoxide detector. In this article, we will answer this question and offer you several important points that you need to know when providing a carbon monoxide…
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