Property Management Blog

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Why is it important to screen incoming residents?

Screening tenants is essential for landlords and property managers to protect their investment and ensure a positive rental experience. Here’s w...

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Electric Costs are Going Up

Portland General Electric customers are set to see an 18% increase on their bills starting January 2, 2024. Estimated average increase for a month wou...

Thursday, December 28, 2023

2023 A Year in Review

The last few years have seen a flurry of action in regard to Oregon Landlord Tenant Laws. 2023 was no exception. Here is a summary of the ...

Monday, October 17, 2022

Why Use a Licensed Contractor for Your Rental Property

A rental property is an important part of your financial portfolio. It generally takes careful planning and a large financial outlay, which is just th...

Sunday, September 25, 2022

The Problem With Hoarding

There are people who have great difficulty discarding anything; they are termed hoarders. Hoarding is the obsession to collect and retain too many bel...

Saturday, August 27, 2022

It's Cleaner Than When I Found It

Every property manager has heard this phrase many times. If said during a property management gathering, it usually elicits laughs or groans. As a pro...

Friday, February 25, 2022

Repairing or Replacing Flooring

Over the life of an investment property, flooring can be a minor or major maintenance issue and expense. Much of the time, it is minor. Sometimes it b...

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Oregon Rent Control Explained

On February 28, 2019, Oregon signed into law SB 608 (Senate Bill 608) and enacted rent control for the entire State of Oregon. What does this me...

Monday, January 17, 2022

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. He was a Baptist minister and leader of the civil rights movement, championing justice a...

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Happy New Year!

May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!