The Types of Rental Property a Property Manager Can Handle

The Types of Rental Property a Property Manager Can Handle

Owning a rental property brings both advantages and disadvantages. Two important advantages are the relatively steady stream of income and inflation protection. But, the disadvantages create a lot of headaches when managing both the legal and financial complexities...
Six Tips to Transition From a Short-Term to Long-Term Rental

Six Tips to Transition From a Short-Term to Long-Term Rental

Many property owners began their investment journey by taking advantage of the exponential growth of companies like Airbnb and VRBO to enter the short-term rental market. Some owners rode that growth and saw incomes far exceeding what would have come with a long-term...
How To Effectively Manage Tenant Disputes and Complaints

How To Effectively Manage Tenant Disputes and Complaints

Managing rental properties requires a variety of skills, but one of the most important ones is developing a positive relationship with the tenant. Building trust and maintaining a good working relationship with tenants bolster your reputation and will attract quality,...
Digital Property Management Marketing Tools Are the Future

Digital Property Management Marketing Tools Are the Future

Once upon a time, investment property owners could place a listing in their local newspaper and a For Rent sign in the yard and be inundated with applications. Unfortunately, those days ended with the internet. But even landlords who believe they’re digitally...
Staying Compliant With Landlord-Tenant Laws in Portland

Staying Compliant With Landlord-Tenant Laws in Portland

Managing a rental property takes a lot of work. Landlords in Portland, Oregon grapple with changes in the rental market, seasonal maintenance to cope with the constant winter rains, and creating compelling rental listings to appeal to Portland’s eclectic renters. With...
Four Signs You’re Using a Bad Property Manager

Four Signs You’re Using a Bad Property Manager

Hiring a property manager can be a huge gift to yourself. After all, managing rental properties is a large and complex job. While many landlords are committed to providing quality housing and building a solid cash flow, the day-to-day details can become...