Wear and Tear vs. Property Damage

Wear and Tear vs. Property Damage

Inspecting a property after your tenant has decided to move out can be nerve-wracking. Once all the furniture is gone and the art taken off the walls, a multitude of rental sins tend to become evident. You never really know what you’re going to find. Your rental could...
Trim Your Trees Before the Next Storm Hits

Trim Your Trees Before the Next Storm Hits

The most necessary winter tree trimming has nothing to do with tinsel or ornaments. The leaves have long since fallen from our deciduous trees outside, and as we move deeper into winter, the chances of a severe winter storm are only getting higher. By now, most...
Oregon’s Special Legislative Session: What To Expect

Oregon’s Special Legislative Session: What To Expect

Portland landlords may soon see an extension to Oregon’s eviction ban, pending a special legislative session this month.  Gov. Kate Brown called Oregon lawmakers to a special session on December 13. Together, they’ll work towards a solution to the...
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rentals: Pros & Cons

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rentals: Pros & Cons

It’s the age of Airbnb, and many Portland property owners are considering turning their homes into rentals. With COVID-19 still affecting the hospitality industry, the ability to occupy a private home rather than a room with dozens of other guests is appealing to many...