Property Management Blog

Security Deposits in Portland, OR: A Guide for Landlords

Prepare to be stunned: That innocent-looking security deposit you collect from your tenant can turn into a legal minefield in a heartbeat! While it's true that security deposits are not considered taxable income and are governed like trust funds under local law, they are a ma...

3 Reasons Every Landlord in Portland, OR, Should Provide a Tenant Portal

Even though Portland, OR, has a below-average rental vacancy rate of 4.8% it doesn't mean that tenants stay in one place.As a landlord, you have to actively make sure that your tenants are happy so that they renew their lease. One of the best ways to make the living experienc...

How to Make Rent Collection at Your Portland Rentals Super Duper Easy

In the fall of 2022, 15% of American households were behind on rent. While this was due to a number of factors, the reality is that even in the most normal of times, tenants aren't always great at paying their bills.As a landlord, this can be annoying and stressful. No one li...

Rental Management vs Tenant Placement for Portland Properties: A Guide

In April 2023, the vacancy rate of rental properties was 5.09%. As a landlord, your vacancy rate is a metric you use to measure your property's success. When it's low, you make more money.When you struggle to find tenants, you might need assistance with tenant placement. ...

Who Pays for Repairs: The Landlord or the Property Manager?

If you're in the Pacific Northwest, it's an area of quality living, trends, and some of the fastest-growing cities. This provides plenty of opportunity for real estate investors, particularly when you consider cities like Portland.On average, rental units in Portland gene...

2 Ways to Allow Pets in Your Rental Property

Did you know that 69 million households in the United States have a beloved pet? As a landlord, accommodating these pet owners can open up a vast market of potential tenants. While concerns about potential damage may arise, there are ways to create a pet-friendly environment in y...

Ten Holiday Activities to do in Portland

Portland, Oregon is full of so many different people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. The diversity of Portland is one of the many things that make the city so great. Because there is so much diversity here, there are lots of different fun events. With the hol...

5 Reasons Portland is Great for an Investment Property

When you are looking into getting into the investment property business, you need to look in cities, towns, and communities that people flock to. The more people coming to a city means a higher likelihood that your rental property business will be successful. Portland, Oregon is ...

Fall Maintenance Checklist for Single-Family Properties

Fall in the Pacific Northwest is right around the corner. Which means autumn leaves, apple cider, cozy blankets, and Halloween. All of the fun things are about to happen. Fall, however, also means it’s time to do some maintenance on your rental properties. Proper maintenance on...

How to Get Your Property Noticed

When you think of preparing an investment property for new tenants you usually think of the physical fixes that need to be done to make the building more appealing. While this is extremely important and needed, taking the steps to make sure that your unit is noticed by potential ...