Portland Property Management Blog

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Preparing Your Portland Rental for Winter: Preventative Maintenance That Saves Big

Did you know that Portland gets more than 150 rainy days a year, with occasional snow and freezing temperatures that can strike without warning?T...

Monday, December 1, 2025

Winter Maintenance Checklist for Portland Rentals

❄️ Winter Maintenance Checklist for Portland RentalsA Guide for Owners and TenantsWinter in Portland brings rain, wind, and occasional freezing te...

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

I Wanted to Be a Truck Driver 🚛

Driving to work this morning, I found myself reminiscing about my childhood. I remembered my mom asking me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was p...

Friday, November 14, 2025

Lower Rent or Leave It Vacant? Smart Choices for Portland Landlords

Every Portland landlord faces a difficult choice sooner or later. When a rental property stays empty longer than expected, you begin to question wheth...

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Why Rental Application Screening Takes Time - And Why It Matters

At Alpine Property Management, we take the responsibility of screening rental applications seriously. In recent months, we've seen a noticeable in...

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Fall Maintenance Checklist for Portland Property Owners

🍂 Fall Maintenance Checklist for Portland Property OwnersProtect Your Investment Before Winter HitsPortland’s fall season brings rain, wind, ...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Self-Managing a Portland Rental Property

Many landlords in Portland start with the idea that self-managing a rental property will save money. On paper, avoiding property management fees, typi...

Sunday, October 12, 2025

2026 Oregon Rent Increase Limits

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has published the new Consumer Price Index for 2025 - calculated at 2.5%. In 2019, Oregon enact...

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Maintaining What Was Working: Owner Responsibilities Under Oregon Law

🛠️ Maintaining What Was Working: Owner Responsibilities Under Oregon LawAt Alpine Property Management, we work hard to ensure that both our prope...

Monday, September 15, 2025

24-Hour Notice of Entry - Here's Why It Matters

🏡 Oregon Law Requires 24-Hour Notice of Entry — Here's Why It MattersAt Alpine Property Management, we prioritize compliance, professiona...