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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Are you planning on investing in a Portland Oregon rental property but, you live in Washington, or else were in the United States? Even though it may seem difficult investing in an out-of-state rental property, the reality is that now is a perfect time to add more investment properties to your portfolio especially when you…
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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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Are you planning on making rental property improvements your property in 2020? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This article will provide you with a list of several updates that you should consider making sure rental property this year. Rental Property Improvement Tips The first improvement that we recommend that you make to…
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Do you currently have a rental property in Portland, Oregon, that is sitting vacant? If so, the reality is that even though your property is sitting vacant, now is an excellent time for you to focus on improving the property by doing some deep cleaning. If you haven’t deep cleaned your rental property before,…
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Are you an owner who wants to follow social distancing rules while still showing your Portland Oregon rental property at the same time? The reality is that even though the Portland area is still locked down, you can effectively show your rental property to prospective tenants by following these simple tips. Tip #1 – Create…
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2020 is shaping up to be one of the toughest years in memory for landlords in Portland Oregon, and across the United States because of Coronavirus. Even though cases in Portland have been low when compared to cities like New York and Los Angeles, most renters here have not been able to work due to…
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Coronavirus has changed the rental market in the last two months because the once-rising short term rental market has been hit hard as many people have canceled their rentals due to stay at home orders nationwide. With more canceled bookings, Airbnb owners have been left with empty properties that haven’t brought in revenue for a…
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Are you struggling with finding rental properties to add to your portfolio of investment properties? If so, you’re not alone. In case you haven’t been following the news recently, the Corona Virus has reshaped almost every aspect of modern life including the business world because the Federal Reserve recently lowered mortgage interest rates by half…
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The official 2020 tax season doesn’t start until April 15th but for most business owners they are filing taxes right now so they don’t make the mistake of filing them at the last minute. If you own Portland Oregon investment properties and want to get ready for tax season, this article will provide you with…
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You own Portland Oregon Rental Properties to build positive cash flow and wealth but even though your properties may be doing well right now you should still be asking yourself if you’re leaving money on the table every month. Most owners don’t realize that there are a variety of ways that they are leaving money…
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2020 is officially here and with the start of a new year many owners will be setting goals and mapping out their plans for the new year. How about you? If you’re still managing your investment properties yourself, let us help you make 2020 your best year ever with our property management services. When you…
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Are you planning on buying Portland Oregon investment properties in 2020? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will offer you several tips you can use for successfully buying investment properties in Portland Oregon. Tip #1 – Decide on Which Neighborhood You Want to Buy an Investment Property One of…
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Are you planning on investing in real estate in Portland Oregon or elsewhere in the United States? If so, there are a wide variety of real estate terms and definitions that you must know. Every industry has its share of jargon and acronyms, and real estate is certainly no exception. This can be intimidating to…
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With winter quickly approaching in Oregon, one of the top property management topics that renters are searching online is if landlords are required to provide heat in a rental property? The answer to this question is yes. Under the Implied Warranty of Habitability, landlords are required to provide heat in their rental properties, especially in…
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Are you planning on investing in a Portland Oregon Rental Property for the first time? If so, owning an investment property is much more than just collecting the rent, there are a variety of things that you should do to increase the Return on Investment (ROI) from your investment property. In this article, we…
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Thanks to recent data from STORAGECafe, we know that Portland, Oregon is the top city in the United States for self-storage construction. Anyone who has followed the growth of the PDX rental market in recent years knows that this data directly correlates to the growth that we’ve been seeing in recent years. Thankfully, as more…
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Are you just getting started with owning your first rental property in the Portland Oregon area? If so, before you get started with renting that property there are common mistakes which you should avoid making. In this article we will break down some of the most common owner mistakes that also ultimately hurt owners as…
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There’s no doubt that owning multi-family properties is an excellent investment because, with a duplex or apartment building, more doors equal more income. Although multifamily is a smart investment, the utility costs can be a “killer” if you’re paying those utilities yourself that’s why in this article, we will provide you with tips for saving…
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As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, tenant screening is the “key to success” when it comes to owning rental properties because when you take the time to screen tenant’s you’re going to save yourself the hassle of potentially renting to the wrong people. If you’re just getting started with owning rental properties, or need a…
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Are you thinking about hiring a property manager to professionally manage your Portland Oregon Rental Property? If so, before moving forward with hiring a property manager there are a few questions that you should ask them to confirm that they are qualified to manage your property. How Long Have You Been Managing Rental Properties? In…
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Are you planning on upgrading the kitchen in your Portland Oregon rental property? The good news is that this is an upgrade that can be done even while on a budget. In this video you will see that it’s possible to upgrade the kitchen in your rental property for a lot less than you think.…
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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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Do you own Portland Oregon rental properties and are planning on renting to college students this fall? If so, you’re making a smart choice! College students are definitely segment of the rental market to rent to because they are always searching for rental properties when the fall semester begins. In this article we will provide…
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Do you have a tenant who is living in your Portland Oregon rental property that’s thinking about breaking their lease? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article will provide you with several Portland property management tips on how to deal with a potential lease breaker so that you know how to…
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During the years that you own Portland Rental Property, you may have at least one tenant who leaves some of their things behind after they move out. Sadly, this is something that does happen when you own rental properties, the big question though is how should you handle this situation? In this article, we will…
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