Property Management Blog

Owning a rental unit in Portland can be an exciting and financially rewarding experience, but it can also come at a cost if you don’t invest in the right locks for your rental. Here are some of the top locks you should consider for your rental unit to insure it’s safe and secure for your tenants. Key Lock Although it might seem like an ... Read More

If you own a Rental Unit in Portland, you need to understand the “mindset” of today’s Portland Oregon Renter because the process of owning and managing a portfolio of income producing rental units has changed over the last 10 years. Here are 5 characteristics of today’s renter in Portland and other big cities across the... Read More

Thanks to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal we know that construction of town homes, apartments, plexes and homes increased during 2014. Although many people invested in rental units this year, having more rentals on the market isn’t always a good thing for owners of older Portland Oregon rental units. Here are 3 tips you ... Read More

If you’ve owned rental properties for a while it’s no surprise when vacancies arise.  They can happen throughout the entire year – even during the holiday season. With Christmas only days away, you can still fill those vacancies quickly by following these simple tips. Tip 1 – Create Your “Waiting List&rd... Read More

Did you know that more young Portland Oregon Renters are choosing homes, plexes, condos or apartments with smaller square footage in 2014? In the past, square feet used to be what renters were searching for but now they are opting for smaller spaces - especially if those spaces are close to the best restaurants, clubs and nightlife. Thanks to a&nbs... Read More

There’s no denying that it can be easy for anyone who owns aPortland Oregon Rental to get “bogged down” with the day to day responsibilities of owning a rental home or property. If you’ve been feeling the pressure of managing your rentals, here are three tips you can use to manage a more efficient portfolio of rental ho... Read More

Winter doesn’t officially arrive for another 2 weeks across the United States, but in Portland we’ve officially seen cold winter recently - including snow, ice and rain. If you haven’t gotten your Portland Oregon Rental ready for winter yet, here are 4 winterization tips you should consider for your rental prop... Read More

2014 is quickly drawing to a close and with 2015 right around the corner, many investors who have the goal of building an income producing real estate portfolio are wondering what we can expect in the rental market for the coming year. Greater Demand for Rental Homes In 2015 there will be a greater demand for rental homes compared to the ... Read More

If you’ve been following the 2014 Real Estate market you know that just about every Realtor will tell you that it’s been a great time to buy a home. The reality is that more potential first time home buyers are choosing to continue renting in Portland and across the United States instead of buying. Why First Time Home Buyers Are Renting... Read More

The largest age group of renters are the Echo Boomers, the 72 million Americans now moving into the 18 to 30 range. These young people are looking for significantly different things than their parents’ generation and they are willing to pay extra to get them. Most of these renters are plugged into the internet through laptops, tablets and sma... Read More