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The coronavirus pandemic hit Oregon hard. In late March, Governor Kate Brown ordered many businesses to close in an attempt to control the spread of the virus. As a result,...

At some point, every rental owner must decide if they will allow pets in their home. Many owners might instinctively believe that banning pets is the smarter choice. After...

Over the summer, Rent Portland Homes by Darla Andrew and Pumpkin Ridge Construction teamed up for a quick Beaverton condo remodel. If you subscribe to our YouTube page, you...

In a world where everyone is looking for a financial edge, many people believe real estate investing is their ticket to freedom. Most people can't afford to buy apartment...

For investment property owners, long-term tenants are worth their weight in gold. As it turns out, much of the anxiety of rental home ownership goes away when you know your...

Having a signed rental or lease agreement in place with your tenants is the most important aspect of rental property ownership. These legal documents protect owners because...

Owning a rental property is an excellent way to build long-term wealth. Not only does this investment approach deliver passive income, but it also gives the owner an asset...

Fall is less than a week old, but here in Portland, we already see shorter days and more color in the leaves. Both are important reminders that while we can still enjoy an...

The Portland residential property management industry has faced more disruption in 2020 than perhaps any year prior. Even before the COVID-19 crisis upended our lives,...

Six months in and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant impacts on the Portland housing market. At the beginning of the crisis, local governments passed...

Many Oregon residents are currently living under threat of major wildfires burning nearby. While these natural disasters have long been a challenge in the West, outside of...

Oregon is currently in the midst of its worst wildfire season in living memory. Driven by dry temperatures and strong easterly winds, the fires took hold suddenly and...