Property Management Blog

If you’ve recently filled out a rental application for one of the Portland rental properties we manage, I bet you’re wondering how long it takes for your application to be approved. Or, maybe you’re thinking about applying for a home but you’d like to know what the timeline is for the approval process. Yo...

Today, we’re talking about keys. Specifically, we’re talking about returning the keys to your Portland rental property at the end of your lease term. All good things must come to an end, and if you’ve decided to move out and leave your rental home, we’re sad to see you go but we wish you the best for your futu...

It’s another blog from Lester with PropM Property Management, and today we want to talk about something that’s really important for tenants. Our topic is move-in and move-out inspections. These are really beneficial for Portland tenants, and we want to make sure you understand why we do them and how it helps to protect you at ...

Are you looking for a new rental home in Portland? It can be a lot of fun, but you need to know where to look when you’re trying to find the perfect rental property.In today’s blog, we are talking about how to find the best rental home for you. Start with PropM Property Management in PortlandWe always recommend worki...

Do you ever wonder which rental ads get the most attention? There’s a lot that goes into marketing, but usually, it starts with a catchy headline. You want to get the attention of your potential tenants and make them click to open your ad. There’s a lot of competition in the Portland rental market. When you’re ...

Hi, it’s Lester Neal from PropM, and today I want to talk to you about inspections. I’m explaining why PropM does six-month inspections and why every Portland property manager should do them. As a tenant, I love the six-month inspection. For starters, it’s a good reminder for me to clean the place up. And, it a...

Hi, it’s Lester Neal from PropM, and we’re talking about virtual showings and some of the pros and cons of those compared to in-person showings when you’re looking for your next Portland rental property. All of us have different preferences. So let’s think about which might be best for you. In-Person Por...

Let’s talk about why it’s really cool to try and troubleshoot some of your own maintenance issues at your Portland rental property.I’m Lester Neal, from PropM, and even though I’m not a DIY type of person or even a tech expert, I do try to fix things myself when I can. Working in property management, I know th...

Tenant turnovers have a bad reputation. This is understandable; unless you have other plans for the home, most Portland rental property owners would rather keep a tenant in place and not disrupt the consistent rental income they’ve enjoyed throughout the lease period. While losing a tenant is never good for your cash flow, the ...

There is a lot to think about as you’re packing up and making plans for the future. Make sure you’re organized when it comes to moving out of your current property. It will make a big difference in whether or not you receive the full refund of your security deposit.Whether you’re moving into a rental home that better mee...