How to Prepare Your Rental Property for Portland Winters

By David Cota Friday, September 25, 2020

Owning Portland rental property means preparing for Portland winters. In our part of the country, winter weather can be expected to arrive around the middle of November, and it sticks around until the middle of March. While we don’t have extreme periods of cold, snow, and i...

Benefits of Including Utilities in the Rent of Your Portland Property

By David Cota Friday, September 18, 2020

Every rental property is different, and so is every rental property owner. This means that what works for one landlord might not work for you. That’s okay. The path to a successful real estate investment requires you to try different things in different ways, and then settl...

How To Remove The Smoke

By David Cota Friday, September 18, 2020

To remove the smokeSimmer pot of water on the stove w/ cedar, fir, thyme, sage or rosemary (or any combo of them)(The smoke attaches to the particles pulling to the ground to help clean the air and make it more breathable. Add drops of peppermint oil every 20 minutes for extra so...

Understanding Who Is in Charge of Rental Property Maintenance in Portland

By David Cota Friday, September 11, 2020

You and your tenants should understand exactly what each party is responsible for when it comes to maintaining your Portland rental property. This can often be tricky for owners, especially if you have a lot of different properties scattered throughout the Portland metropolitan a...

How Maintaining Your Portland Rental Property Saves Owner’s Money

By David Cota Friday, September 4, 2020

Rental property owners know that maintaining your investment is important. It leads to a lot of important benefits, such as tenant retention, higher rental values, and better ROI in general. This is easy to forget, however, when you’re paying the bills for preventative main...

Pet Deposits & Rent

By David Cota Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Any type of Pet that roams around inside of the property, 5lbs or more.Additional Security Deposit: $500Pet Rent $40/monthAny type of Pet which roams around inside the property, under 5lbsAdditional Security Deposit: $500Pet Rent $40/monthAny type of Pet that stays in...

How to Set up Utilities and Insurance for Your Portland Rental

By David Cota Friday, August 28, 2020

At Prop, Inc, we’ve been talking to new tenants about the things they need to do when they’re preparing to move into their rental home. We know this can be a stressful and overwhelming time, and we want to provide as much support and help as we can to ensure you have...

What Tenants Should Know Prior to Moving into a Portland Rental

By David Cota Friday, August 21, 2020

Good tenant relationships and positive rental experiences are important to all of us at PropM, Inc. This is why we think it’s so important to have a positive and respectful move-in process. When you’re moving into a new home in the Portland Metropolitan Area, you hav...

Why It's Important for Portland Tenants to Complete a Move-in Checklist

By David Cota Friday, August 14, 2020

When you’re moving into a new rental property in the Portland Metropolitan Area, you have a lot on your mind. You have to pack up everything from your previous home and decide whether you’re moving yourself, hiring professionals, or asking for help from friends with a...

How Does the Tenant Move in Process Work in Portland Oregon?

By David Cota Friday, August 7, 2020

Tenants who are moving into a new Portland rental property are often feeling stressed. Settling into a new home is exciting, but it’s also full of challenges and it requires a focused attention to detail.At PropM, we like to make the process as simple as possible for our te...