Mold - or as we say in our office "organic growth" is something that always make us cringe when we hear that four-letter word.  Especially if a tenant calls or submits a maintenance r... Read More

I have seen a lot of mold and mildew in bathrooms lately.  This is a serious health hazard and a potential liability to you, as a property owner, if left untreated.But what causes mold or mildew ... Read More

Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years.The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you plan to stay within a ce... Read More

Are you a new Landlord?  Or even a current Landlord?  Are you nervous or unsure about how to properly manage your rental property?One mistake I see is not treating the rental as a business. ... Read More

   Some of the landlord horror stories that you hear are pretty dramatic. Today, we’re sharing a selection of those stories and explaining how you can protect your Portland rental... Read More

When you are looking to hire a Portland property management company or a Beaverton property management company, there are a few specific questions that you need to ask to ensure you’re going t... Read More

Even if you haven’t considered renting out your property in the past, there are a few good reasons to consider it now. Maybe you are currently having trouble selling your home, or you need to r... Read More

There are some important changes to the Oregon Landlord Tenant Law that are effective January 1, 2016.  Some of the changes were simply a clarification of the current law.  Below is a summar... Read More

Portland's New Rent Increase and Termination Notice Ordinance   To download a .pdf of this Article - click here On October 15, 2015 the Portland City Council unanimously passed a measure amending... Read More

Repairs – can’t the tenant just fix it?  Well, you should not let a tenant make their own repairs. As you know, normal wear and tear in a unit is normal. Leaky faucet, toilets, jammed... Read More