Property Management Blog

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Fair Housing Laws and How They Affect Your Portland Rental Property

Ever thought about how the words in your rental ad or a policy in your lease could land you in legal trouble? If you're renting out a propert...

Monday, April 14, 2025

Are You an Accidental Landlord? Advice for Portland, OR Property Owners

Many property owners don’t plan on becoming landlords—it just happens. Maybe you had to relocate for work, inherited a rental unit, or fac...

Monday, November 25, 2024

Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

It is recommended to clean your dryer vent at least once a year. However, the frequency of cleaning may vary depending on a few factors, such as the l...

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Why a Tenant Cannot Do Their Own Repairs

When tenants ask why they can't do their own repairs, it's important to explain that there are a few key reasons, all aimed at protecting them...

Friday, October 25, 2024

Why having a solid lease is oh-so important!

Having a solid residential lease is crucial for both property owners and tenants, as it serves as the foundation for a harmonious rental experience. A...

Friday, October 4, 2024

Tenant Inspections - Why we do them!

To ensure that your home remains safe, comfortable, and well-maintained, we conduct annual property inspections. These inspections are an important pa...

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Your Fall Maintenance Checklist!

Fall (or autumn) is now upon us and this is a great time of year to have someone inspect your rental property to prepare for the upcoming rainy season...

Monday, November 21, 2022

How To Prevent Trips And Falls This Winter!

As the cold weather continues to pour in, snow and ice are right around the corner.... With snow and ice, comes falls - a lot of them! Alpine has comp...

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

5 Ways to Deal With a Tenant Owing

Our first thought was: There is a dead body in this refrigerator.Of course, upon closer inspection, there was no dead body, just rotting food, garbage...

Sunday, June 11, 2017

4 Reasons to Buy This Summer!

Check out our latest blog post on why this summer is the time to buy!