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Oregon’s Landlord Compensation Fund Will Provide Back Rent Payments to Qualifying Landlords
As part of the state's ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon lawmakers have passed a landlord compensation fund through HB 4401. The bill assists landlords...
Smoke Detectors Save Lives and Protect Property
A house fire is every homeowner's worst nightmare. Apart from the destruction, which can be incredibly expensive to repair, house fires also cause thousands of injuries and...
Six Cost-Effective Rental Property Upgrades That Will Maximize Your Investment
Rental property upgrades can be a great way to improve your return on investment. However, choosing which upgrades will actually be cost-effective for your unique property...
Here’s How to Calculate Your Rental Property ROI?
Becoming a DIY property manager takes a significant investment of time, energy, and money. No matter what your goals as a landlord may be, you expect to have a good rental...
Hot Tips For Winter Home Maintenance
Winter is the perfect season to hunker down with a warm beverage and huddle against the bitter weather outside. However, investment property owners often don't have the...
Be a Successful Remote Landlord with These 5 Tips
There are many reasons why someone might end up becoming a remote landlord. For example, maybe you relocated for work and decided to rent your old home instead of selling...
New Year’s Resolutions for DIY Property Managers
As the world bids goodbye to 2020 and welcomes in 2021, we naturally look ahead to all the possibilities the new year holds. Many people use this turn of the calendar to...
Portland Multifamily Property Management: What You Need to Know
Multifamily properties are the holy grail for real estate investors. After all, many large apartment complexes can produce millions in revenue every year. However, there are...
HB 4401 Provides Aid to Struggling Renters and Landlords
2020 has been a year of upheaval for investment owners and tenants alike. With eviction moratoriums set to expire at the end of December, the Oregon Legislature met on...
2020 Tax Deductions for Rental Owners
Somehow, it's December already, and rental owners everywhere need to start thinking about tax season. For some, this year's filing deadline may seem to have come too...
Renting to College Students? Consider the Pros and Cons First
Portland is a beacon for higher education. The city plays host to several large campuses, including the University of Portland in the St. John's neighborhood, Portland State...
Lawmakers Urge Action on Eviction Moratorium: UPDATED
UPDATE: On December 15th, Governor Kate Brown announced she was calling a 1-day special session of the Oregon Legislature, which will be held on 12/21. Lawmakers will tackle...