Insights

It happens to every property manager eventually: rent collection day comes and goes, but you don't receive the payment. Though virtually inevitable in the rental business,...

With our chilly, rainy winter in full swing, most Pacific Northwesterners are staying as warm and cozy as possible. But with the heaters blasting and the windows sealed up...

The December 13th Oregon Special Legislative Session produced more funding and stronger safety nets for renters who have struggled to pay their rent during the pandemic....

Inspecting a property after your tenant has decided to move out can be nerve-wracking. Once all the furniture is gone and the art taken off the walls, a multitude of rental...

The most necessary winter tree trimming has nothing to do with tinsel or ornaments. The leaves have long since fallen from our deciduous trees outside, and as we move deeper...

Portland landlords may soon see an extension to Oregon’s eviction ban, pending a special legislative session this month.  Gov. Kate Brown called Oregon lawmakers to a...

It’s the age of Airbnb, and many Portland property owners are considering turning their homes into rentals. With COVID-19 still affecting the hospitality industry, the...

Seeking the greatest return on an investment property should be at the top of any rental owner’s list. One of the many decisions property owners face is whether to provide a...

Recent years have proven that you never know what to expect from our weather in the Pacific Northwest. When thinking of a classic Portland winter, the stereotype is usually...

Managing a rental property is hard work. There’s an endless rotation of seasonal maintenance and necessary repairs, along with mounds of paperwork and legal navigations. But...

For nearly two years, Portland’s property managers have struggled with the financial strain of COVID-19 with little government aid. While landlords have worked hard to help...

Fall is a time of contrast. The warm colors of the leaves with the chill in the air; the oncoming holidays with the darkness of winter; the joy of the season with the...