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Vacancies are a normal part of managing a rental property, but they can also be a vulnerable time. Whether you’re waiting to find the right tenant or making repairs before...

Living in a homeowners association (HOA) neighborhood comes with many benefits, including well-maintained common areas, cohesive community aesthetics, and, often, a range of...

As a landlord in Portland, it's not uncommon to find yourself dealing with personal property that tenants leave behind after they move out. Whether the tenant skipped out on...

Water damage is one of the most insidious threats to rental properties, and in the rainy climate of Portland, Oregon, landlords must stay especially vigilant. While obvious...

Many of Portland’s neighborhoods have existed for over a century, with stately older houses, tall trees, and those classic rings in the sidewalk where people once tied up...

As the rain-soaked winter months give way to the milder days of spring, Portland landlords should take the opportunity to perform essential HVAC maintenance. The heating,...

Painting a rental is one of the most common maintenance tasks a landlord will undertake between tenants. A fresh lick of paint can transform a unit, making it look cleaner,...

Pets can make a rental property feel like a home, and many tenants put finding a pet-friendly rental at the top of their checklist. But while many tenants have well-behaved,...

Owning rental property in Portland can be an exciting and profitable venture, but it’s not without its challenges. A simple oversight or a misunderstanding of local...

You’ve done it all right: screened your tenants carefully while adhering to local laws, kept relations cordial and professional, and stayed on top of regular maintenance....

Managing rental properties in Portland requires a versatile set of skills. Our hot summers, wet winters, and unique quirks of our city mean that a given landlord must...

Whether you’re deciding to convert your home into a rental or you’ve just made an exciting new property investment, there’s always a good chance that something about your...