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 well-structured lease not only delineates the rig... Read More

Screening tenants is essential for landlords and property managers to protect their investment and ensure a positive rental experience. Here’s why it’s important:1. Financial ProtectionOne... Read More

Portland General Electric customers are set to see an 18% increase on their bills starting January 2, 2024. Estimated average increase for a month would be around $24/month. For more information on wh... Read More

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 new laws landlords will need to follow:Senate Bill... Read More

A rental property is an important part of your financial portfolio. It generally takes careful planning and a large financial outlay, which is just the beginning. A successful investment takes experti... Read More

There are people who have great difficulty discarding anything; they are termed hoarders. Hoarding is the obsession to collect and retain too many belongings. Most people throw away or recycle junk ma... Read More

Every property manager has heard this phrase many times. If said during a property management gathering, it usually elicits laughs or groans. As a property owner, you may have experienced these words ... Read More

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 becomes a gray area. Many times, you can prolong th... Read More

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 mean if you are an investor who owns rental properti... Read More

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 and equality from the mid-1950s until his death by ... Read More