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Blog Post The Rise of Mixed-Use Developments in Portland: A Lucrative Investment Strategy

The Rise of Mixed-Use Developments in Portland: A Lucrative Investment Strategy

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, April 25, 2024
Mixed use zoning in Portland means that areas and neighborhoods are zoned for both residential and commercial use. This is a trend that’s not unique to Portland; cities across the country are adopting spaces that accommodate residential homes such as apartment, condos, and ...
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Blog Post Adapting to Remote Property Management: Tips for Out-of-State Investors in Portland

Adapting to Remote Property Management: Tips for Out-of-State Investors in Portland

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, April 11, 2024
Thanks to technology and the rapidly increasing amount of tools and resources that property managers have at their disposal, investing from out-of-state or even out of the country is completely possible. You don’t have to live where you invest. In fact, in order to pursue a...
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Blog Post Green Initiatives in Portland: Sustainable Practices for Property Management

Green Initiatives in Portland: Sustainable Practices for Property Management

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, February 8, 2024
Portland is no stranger to activism and progressive policies, especially when it comes to landlord and tenant laws and best practices. Environmental activism is popular in the city, and so it should come as no surprise that there’s a trend in the rental housing market that ...
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Blog Post The Rising Trends in the Portland Rental Market: What to Expect

The Rising Trends in the Portland Rental Market: What to Expect

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, February 1, 2024
If you’ve invested in the Portland rental market for any amount of time, you know that things change frequently. Whether we’re talking about rental values, local laws, or tenant demands, the shifts and changes in our real estate and rental markets can make investing a...
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Blog Post How Portland Landlords Should Withhold Rent Payments in Escrow

How Portland Landlords Should Withhold Rent Payments in Escrow

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, October 26, 2023
When we talk about holding rent payments in escrow, we could be discussing a few different things. From a landlord’s perspective, you might hold the last month’s rent in escrow. You collect it from the tenant before they move into your property, but you don’t ac...
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Blog Post Top 5 Questions to Ask Potential Portland Tenants and What Not to Ask

Top 5 Questions to Ask Potential Portland Tenants and What Not to Ask

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, October 12, 2023
One of the best reasons to work with a Portland property management company is that you can leave the tenant relationships and the tenant management to your property manager. We understand how to select tenants, screen them, and even retain them. It makes a big difference to our ...
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Blog Post What Type of Single Family Home in Portland Makes the Best Investment?

What Type of Single Family Home in Portland Makes the Best Investment?

By Michelle Wrege Friday, October 6, 2023
If you’re investing in Portland real estate, you’ll have two immediate questions to answer for yourself: What type of property are you going to buy?Where in Portland are you planning to buy that property? We can help you answer both those questions, as an ex...
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Blog Post What Safety Equipment is Needed in a Portland Rental Home?

What Safety Equipment is Needed in a Portland Rental Home?

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 29, 2023
As a landlord in Portland, ensuring the safety of your tenants should be a top priority. Providing your rental homes with essential safety equipment is a great way to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. It also ensures that your property complies with tenant safety laws....
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Blog Post Should My Tenants Be Responsible for Maintaining the Swimming Pool & The Yard? | Portland Property Management

Should My Tenants Be Responsible for Maintaining the Swimming Pool & The Yard? | Portland Property M...

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 22, 2023
Have you thought much about the yard at your Portland rental property? If you have a pool, who is responsible for cleaning it? What happens if the chemical balance is off? When we think about rental properties in Portland, we have to think about the landscaping responsibilit...
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Blog Post Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Portland Investment Property

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Portland Investment Property

By Michelle Wrege Friday, September 8, 2023
Selling an investment property can be a lucrative way to finally earn back all of the money you’ve invested into a property, plus a healthy profit. It can also be a bit overwhelming, especially if the market is unpredictable or your home has a lot of competition. There...
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