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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Are you searching for condo management in Portland Oregon? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Condo management is the key to success with getting more ROI from your rental property because professional management saves you the hassle of managing your property yourself so you can focus on doing other things. About Condo Management…
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One of the most difficult situations that a landlord can encounter is the death of a tenant because it’s the landlord’s responsibility to make sure that the rental is secure, the belongings are sent to the tenants surviving relatives and the property is made rent-ready for the next tenant. Thankfully, landlords can prepare for this…
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Plumbing is one of the biggest maintenance problems that Beaverton landlords face and these problems can range from mild to extreme. Thankfully, landlords in Beaverton can be prepared for plumbing issues before they arise by preparing in advance for those issues before they occur. Common Plumbing Issues Beaverton Landlords Should Watch For Clogged Drains –…
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Are you planning on updating your Portland Oregon rental property in 2022? If so, there are several key appliances that you should purchase that will add value to your property while attracting great tenants. In this article, we will break down what those appliances are and offer you tips on some of the other things…
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Maintenance is one of the keys to success with owning successful rental properties in Portland, or elsewhere in the United States because if you keep your properties in great shape, they will continue to produce ROI for years to come. Sadly, many landlords fail at maintenance because they lack one thing, a maintenance strategy. Thankfully,…
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During the process of owning rental properties in Portland, or the surrounding area, you know that winters in the area can be cold, and mold easily grows easily. Sadly, most tenants reach out to the landlord expecting them to clean it for them.The reality is that most mold that’s found inside a rental property is…
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The move out inspection is one of the keys to success with owning rental property because, it helps a landlord to clearly see how their tenant treated the rental property while they lived there. It doesn’t matter if the landlord has owned rental properties for six months, 6 years or much longer, a tenant move…
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2022 is officially here, and if you’re like most landlords in the Portland area, you’re either preparing for filing taxes with in the coming weeks. The key to success with filing taxes is being able to claim as many deductions as you can, and the great thing about being a landlord is that there are…
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Owning rental properties in Portland Oregon is a great way to earn passive income, but the reality is that during the process of owning rentals you’re going to have good tenants who end up leaving. Sadly, even though a tenant may rent from you for more than 12 months the reality is that something was…
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During the process of owning rental properties in Portland, or elsewhere across Oregon, landlords will encounter tenants with disabilities and they have to follow Fair Housing laws. Landlords must not discriminate against prospective tenants who may have disabilities and if they chose to rent to those tenants, they must make every effort to make reasonable…
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The new year is almost here and if you’re like most rental property owners in the Portland Oregon area, you’re thinking about updates that you should make to your property in the coming year. In this article, we will share with you 3 updates that you should make to your PDX rental property in 2022…
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When it comes to owning rental property in Oregon, or elsewhere nationwide, landlords must provide their tenants with disclosures before they move into their rental property. Disclosures are important because the tenant must know everything that there is to know about the property, including if the rental may have been constructed or decorated with materials…
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In the rental property world, every tenant starts renting a property with the sometimes-unspoken law of the implied warranty of habitability. What does this warranty mean? It simply means that the rental property will be inhabitable condition and have things like running water, heat, electricity and be sheltered from the elements. Learn More About The…
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Since March 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic has radically changed the rental market in Oregon because many tenants across the state were able to utilize Federal and Statewide eviction moratoriums to avoid paying rent from April 2020 through June 2021. Now that the eviction moratoriums are officially ended, back rent is due, but the big question…
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The Portland rental market has changed dramatically in the last 18 months and it’s more important than ever before for landlords to know their responsibilities and rights. Thankfully, in this article we will provide you with a breakdown of the top landlord responsbility and rights for 2021-2022 so that you can be prepared to grow…
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Are you searching for information on How To Buy Property In USA As A Canadian? This is a smart decision to make because of the simple fact that despite the pandemic in the United States, rental properties, especially multifamily properties, continue to be a very smart investment. How To Buy Property In USA As A Canadian…
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Are you planning on investing in rental properties in Oregon? If so, there are a variety of late fees and grace period laws in Oregon that landlords must know. Before investing in your first rental property in Portland, or elsewhere in Oregon, here is a breakdown of the top late fees and grace period laws…
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During the tenant screening process, you’re going to want to ask prospective tenants for paycheck stub to prove that they meet the income qualifications to rent your property. Sadly, in today’s world, it’s easy for many people to use technology to create paycheck stubs that look authentic but once they are analyzed, it’s easy to…
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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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