Property Management Blog

Thinking about renting a place to your cousin Bobby or your Aunt Sally? Not a great idea.Renting out a property to a family member or a friend can be a risky business. That’s our professional opinion. We’ve seen what can happen, and it isn’t pretty. Usually, it’s the property owner that’s left cleaning u...

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...

When you are working hard to effectively rent out a Portland investment property, you know that you have to budget for all the costs you expect, such as routine repairs and property taxes. Those fixed and variable costs during the leasing period and the tenancy can be planned because they’re consistent. Unexpected costs pop up,...

Security deposits are tricky, especially in Portland, where there are several state and local laws surrounding these deposits that you need to follow. How can you be sure you won’t find yourself embroiled in a security deposit dispute with your Portland tenants who have moved out? The best way to avoid any conflicts with your r...

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 ...

Most real estate investors look for ways to earn the highest possible monthly rents. It makes sense. This is one of the main reasons you invest in rental property; to ensure your consistent and recurring monthly income is as much as you can earn. Maximizing what you earn in rent is an important part of investing successfully. However...

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...

As a landlord in Portland, maintaining your property and providing a safe environment for the residents who rent your home is one of your top priorities. Even if you’ve screened your residents carefully and even if you have a respectful, professional relationship in place with them, things don’t always go according to plan. Te...

When it’s time to think about protecting your Portland rental property, it is important that you do more than the bare minimum. The value of protecting your rental property cannot be overstated. Not only is it essential to maintain the integrity and condition of your investment; but it’s also helpful for your peace of min...