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5 Reasons Why Portland is a Great Place to Invest in Rental Property
There are many factors to consider if you’re deciding whether to invest in a Portland rental property. You must estimate whether your rental property will have the demand to...
What To Know About SB 799, Portland’s Proposed Renter Protection Bill
A new bill may offer some big changes in Portland’s ongoing battle against the housing and homelessness crisis. Oregon State Bill 799, or SB 799, would roll out further...
Emergency Preparedness for Rental Properties: A Guide for Property Managers
Managing a rental property often means having to roll with the punches of unexpected challenges. But in the case of an actual emergency, are you and your rental property...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
Top Home Maintenance Tasks Before Renting Your Portland Property
Maintenance is essential to every landlord’s regular tasks, whether you’re dealing with back-to-back vacancies or solid tenants who renew their leases for years. Some...
Single-Family vs. Multi-Family Property Management Explained
Many people are looking at real estate investment as a career or a way to generate a second stream of income for more financial stability. Real estate is considered an...
The Most Common Disputes Between Landlords and Tenants (and How to Avoid Them)
In an ideal world, disputes between landlords and tenants would be exceedingly rare. Tenants would pay their rent on time and mind the terms of their lease. At the same...