Are you thinking about getting started with Portland Real Estate Investing but you’re in your 50s, 60s, or 70s, and you’re wondering if it’s still possible to earn passive income even though you’re starting with real estate investing later in life? The good news is that it’s still possible to get started with real estate investing, regardless of…
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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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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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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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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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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 frustrating things that many tenants have to deal with is having a landlord who enters their property without scheduling a day or time to enter the property. Thankfully, a tenant’s rights are protected in the State of Oregon, and Notice of Entry Laws in Oregon state that a landlord must provide…
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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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It doesn’t matter if you own rental properties in Portland Oregon for one year, or longer, you will have at least some tenants who leave belongings behind after they’ve moved or vacated your rental property. Even though you may be tempted to toss most of their belongings into a dumpster, or list them for free…
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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 wealth while establishing monthly cash flow but the reality is that the first step that every landlord has to take is screening and placing tenants in their Portland Oregon rental properties. The big question is what are the top traits that a landlord should be looking…
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Are you planning on updating your Portland Oregon Rental Property in 2021 but budget is an issue? Even though you may have made expensive renovations to your property in the past, the reality is that updating a rental property in 2021 doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you follow these tips. Tip #1 –…
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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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Are you planning on investing in a large multifamily property that has up to 100 units or more? If so, physical due diligence is a necessary part of the closing process, but the big question is how can you thoroughly evaluate every unit in that property so that you have a clear understanding of what…
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Eviction is something that no rental property owner wants to go through but the reality is that the longer someone owns a Portland Oregon rental property, it’s likely that they may have to go through the eviction process with one of their tenants. Even though the media, movies, and television shows portray eviction as being…
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During the time that you own rental properties in Portland Oregon, or elsewhere across the United States, you’re going to have tenants who will stay with you longer than 12 months but then when it seems like they are happy and should renew their leases again, they leave. Even though this is a common trend…
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If you own rental properties in Portland Oregon, or elsewhere across the United States, one thing that you will encounter sooner rather than later is a tenant who calls you with an emergency maintenance situation. Emergency maintenance situations are common when you own rental properties but, the reality is that most emergency maintenance situations are…
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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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Do you own a Portland Oregon luxury rental property? If so, one of the keys to success with owning a luxury rental is having the amenities that renters want. In this article, we will break down some of the most highly desirable luxury amenities that you should consider adding to your Portland Oregon investment property.…
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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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Did you just purchase your first rental property in Portland Oregon? If so, you have officially started on the path as a landlord, and the future is bright because you’re going to earn passive monthly cashflow while building wealth. As you’re just getting started with your first investment property, one of the biggest questions that…
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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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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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