How PropM, Inc. Delivers Portland Property Management 24 Hours a Day

By David Cota Friday, June 19, 2020

If you’ve been following our discussions on how we provide Total Service to our owners and tenants, you know that PropM, Inc. envisions a new standard of property management in the Portland metropolitan area. We have implemented a structure and a system that allows each of ...

How PropM, Inc. Can Help Portland Landlords with Their Properties

By David Cota Friday, June 12, 2020

Today, we want to talk about our team in general at PropM, Inc. We have built a different model than you’ll find with most of our competitors, and we want to show you how what we’ve done can contribute to better Portland property management.When we decided to start ou...

How Paperless Documentation Benefits Rental Properties in the Portland Metropolitan Area

By David Cota Friday, June 5, 2020

Renting out a property in the Portland metropolitan area has become more complex than ever. While it may have been as easy as signing a lease and handing over the keys at one point, it’s not that way anymore. There are a number of state, federal, and local laws that are in ...

Showing and Marketing Your Portland Rental Property During COVID-19

By David Cota Friday, May 29, 2020

We believe that the COVID-19 pandemic will shift the way rental properties throughout the country are marketed and leased. If you’re working with a Portland property management company that already has a strong technological platform, the change will not be too intense. You...

Utilizing Technology to Perform Property Management Services in Portland

By David Cota Friday, May 22, 2020

When you’re looking for a professional management company to effectively lease and manage your investment property in the Portland metropolitan area, you need a local expert with a lot of professional and industry resources. An investment in technology is critical. Property...

Emotional Support Animals & Pets in Your Rental Property | Landlord Education

By David Cota Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Pets are beloved family members for most people who have them, and we recognize that when tenants are looking for a new home, they expect to move in with their cats, dogs, or other pets. We believe in providing pet-friendly properties whenever the owner is willing to welcome ten...

How to Prepare Your Home For Your Next Tenant

By David Cota Friday, November 8, 2019

Everyone has a different opinion about what a move-in ready home looks like. Sometimes, we work with owners who like to get their properties ready themselves, but we like to be consistent and we want to follow a process. Attracting and retaining high quality tenants is a large p...

How and When Owners Get Paid Working with PropM

By David Cota Thursday, October 10, 2019

Getting paid is an important part of being a landlord. When you’re managing on your own, you collect the rent yourself, and getting paid is as easy as taking the money from the tenants. When you work with a professional property management company, someone else is col...

The Benefits of a Partnership Between a Property Management Company & Real Estate Brokerage

By David Cota Tuesday, September 10, 2019

A great property management company focuses solely on managing properties. It is the only thing we do. The same goes for a real estate company. If they are great at doing real estate transactions, it’s hard to also be great at managing properties.Property Management vs. R...

Should I Include Landscaping in the Rent? | Property Management Advice from the Pros

By David Cota Friday, August 9, 2019

The amount you charge for rent depends on a number of factors, including the location of your property, the market, and the size and condition of your home. Another thing that impacts pricing is what you include or don’t include for your tenants. It’s important to thi...