Property Management Blog

When we talk about holding rent payments in escrow, we could be discussing a few different things. From a landlord’s perspective, you might hold the last month’s rent in escrow. You collect it from the tenant before they move into your property, but you don’t actually treat it as your own money since it’s been set ...

One of the best reasons to work with a Portland property management company is that you can leave the tenant relationships and the tenant management to your property manager. We understand how to select tenants, screen them, and even retain them. It makes a big difference to our owners; there’s more consistency, less conflict, and f...

If you’re investing in Portland real estate, you’ll have two immediate questions to answer for yourself: What type of property are you going to buy?Where in Portland are you planning to buy that property? We can help you answer both those questions, as an expert Portland property management company. Our experience ha...

As a landlord in Portland, ensuring the safety of your tenants should be a top priority. Providing your rental homes with essential safety equipment is a great way to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. It also ensures that your property complies with tenant safety laws. It’s never fun to think about worst-case scenari...

Have you thought much about the yard at your Portland rental property? If you have a pool, who is responsible for cleaning it? What happens if the chemical balance is off? When we think about rental properties in Portland, we have to think about the landscaping responsibilities. A lot of rental homes have pools and spas, and there&rs...

Selling an investment property can be a lucrative way to finally earn back all of the money you’ve invested into a property, plus a healthy profit. It can also be a bit overwhelming, especially if the market is unpredictable or your home has a lot of competition. There are also plenty of mistakes waiting to be made, and that&rs...

Building wealth is a common long-term goal for real estate investors. It’s easy to get frustrated when you buy a property and it doesn’t seem to make you money in the first year or two. This is normal, and even though you cannot necessarily see the immediate cash flow, you’re still earning money. Successful real estate i...

What worries you most about your Portland rental property being vacant? If you’re like most property owners, you’re thinking about the loss of rent. That’s a tough consequence to deal with when it comes to an unoccupied property. There’s no money coming in and the lack of cash flow not only disrupts your earni...

Are you earning money - or even breaking even on your Portland investment property? It doesn’t happen right away. Earning a profitable return on investment is important to all real estate investors, whether you’re renting out a single property or an entire portfolio. If you’re wondering when you’ll start ...

To invest successfully in Portland real estate, you have to buy the right property. How do you know that the rental home you’re buying will be a good investment? Typically, a good investment property is located in a desirable neighborhood, well-maintained and in good condition, and bursting with curb appeal. You need to know yo...