How to Reduce the Stress of Buying Your First Portland Investment Property

By David Cota Friday, March 10, 2023

For many first-time investors, buying the first investment property can be an overwhelming experience in a growing real estate market like Portland. As a new investor, there may be many tasks you would have to look after, like selecting the property. It includes finding the right...

Amenities That Will Increase The Value of Your Portland Rental Property

By David Cota Friday, February 17, 2023

Every tenant values a rental property that will provide them with facilities to live conveniently and make their overall experience comfortable. Unfortunately, many landlords offer rentals that do not even remotely exude a homely feel. It causes the renter to be dissatisfied and ...

Why a Strong Brand Identity Is Important for Your Portland Rental Business

By David Cota Friday, January 20, 2023

In this blog, we'll delve into the elements of a strong brand identity and the benefits it can bring to your rental business in Portland. We'll also provide step-by-step guidance on how to build a strong brand identity for your rental business, and how PropM, Inc. can hel...

How To Find a Portland Property Manager To Help Grow Your Business

By David Cota Friday, January 13, 2023

Renting out properties in Portland is a great way to generate additional income. To be successful in the rental market, you must put time and effort into managing your properties. Managing property includes several important factors, some of which include determining the appropri...

How Does Remote Working Impact The Housing Market of Portland

By David Cota Friday, January 6, 2023

A Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco study conducted recently stated that remote work drove over 60% of the US home price surge. The pandemic transformed how most Americans worked. It ensured that people would spend more time at home for their tasks in their offices. As m...

Oregon Rental Laws and Regulations all Portland Landlords Should Be Aware Of

By David Cota Friday, December 30, 2022

Every property owner in Portland should be aware of the updated Oregon rental laws to understand which rules to implement and adhere to. A comprehensive knowledge of your state's landlord-tenant laws can help you operate your rental business optimally. It can play a significa...

Interest Rates: Selling Versus Renting Out Your Portland Property in Today's Climate

By David Cota Friday, December 23, 2022

Every property owner wants their investment property to yield a substancial outcome. However, the results can vary greatly depending on the current real estate market in the region. In the post-pandemic period, interest rates in Portland increased sharply, and have only recently ...

How Long Does It Take to Approve a Rental Application? PropM, Inc. Property Management

By David Cota Friday, July 8, 2022

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...

Moving Out? How to Successfully Turn in Your Keys

By David Cota Friday, July 1, 2022

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&rsquo...

Why Move in and Move out Inspections Are Beneficial for Portland Tenants

By David Cota Friday, June 24, 2022

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 u...