Property Management Blog

Friday, March 14, 2025

What Do Landlords Need to Know About Security Deposits in Portland, OR?

The rental market in the Portland Metro area remains strong, with a vacancy rate of just 4.49% compared to the national average of 6.9%. Should your p...

Friday, February 14, 2025

Why Should I Look Into Hiring a Property Manager in Portland?

Are you looking to expand your rental property portfolio in Portland, Oregon?Portland is one of the most popular cities not only in the state but in t...

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

2024 - A Year in Review

2024 had a few changes in the Oregon Landlord Tenant Law. Below is a brief summary of those changes - and some observations.Senate Bill 599 - Ef...

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 ...

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Happy Holidays!

We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a great 2024!May yo...

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...