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Blog Post How to Find Homes for Rent in Portland, OR

How to Find Homes for Rent in Portland, OR

By Michelle Wrege Sunday, January 14, 2024
Nearly 47% of Portland's residents are renters.With so many other renters out there, it can be difficult to navigate Portland's rental market. Prices are going up all over the country and Oregon is no different. Affordability and homelessness are a major issue for Portlan...
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Blog Post Why Hire a Property Management Service?

Why Hire a Property Management Service?

By Michelle Wrege Sunday, January 7, 2024
There are a lot of opportunities for real estate investors in the United States. Renters account for roughly 36% of households in the country.At the same time, home ownership has never been further out of reach. Buyers continue to deal with mortgage rates over 7% and record-high ...
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Blog Post How Portland Landlords Should Withhold Rent Payments in Escrow

How Portland Landlords Should Withhold Rent Payments in Escrow

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, October 26, 2023
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 ac...
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Blog Post What Oregon Landlords Need to Know About Year-End Taxes

What Oregon Landlords Need to Know About Year-End Taxes

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, October 19, 2023
We are always talking about the many benefits that come with professional property management in Portland. One of those benefits, which is often overlooked, is the fact that you can count on expert accounting and bookkeeping for your investment, whether it’s a single proper...
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Blog Post Top 5 Questions to Ask Potential Portland Tenants and What Not to Ask

Top 5 Questions to Ask Potential Portland Tenants and What Not to Ask

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, October 12, 2023
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 ...
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Blog Post What Type of Single Family Home in Portland Makes the Best Investment?

What Type of Single Family Home in Portland Makes the Best Investment?

By Michelle Wrege Friday, October 6, 2023
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 ex...
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Blog Post What Safety Equipment is Needed in a Portland Rental Home?

What Safety Equipment is Needed in a Portland Rental Home?

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 29, 2023
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....
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Blog Post Should My Tenants Be Responsible for Maintaining the Swimming Pool & The Yard? | Portland Property Management

Should My Tenants Be Responsible for Maintaining the Swimming Pool & The Yard? | Portland Property M...

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 22, 2023
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 responsibilit...
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Blog Post Investing Money in your Portland Rental Property is Worth It in the Long Term

Investing Money in your Portland Rental Property is Worth It in the Long Term

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 15, 2023
When you want to maximize what you earn on your Portland investment property, you have to continue spending money on it. There will be repairs needed, replacements required, and improvements and updates that keep your property attractive, modern, and easy to rent out to qualified...
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Blog Post Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Portland Investment Property

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Portland Investment Property

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 8, 2023
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...
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