Unexpected Costs of Owning Rental Property in Portland
By Michelle Wrege Friday, August 4, 2023
When you are working hard to effectively rent out a Portland investment property, you know that you have to budget for all the costs you expect, such as routine repairs and property taxes. Those fixed and variable costs during the leasing period and the tenancy can be planned bec...
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How to Avoid Security Deposit Disputes with Your Tenants in Portland?
By Michelle Wrege Friday, July 28, 2023
Security deposits are tricky, especially in Portland, where there are several state and local laws surrounding these deposits that you need to follow. How can you be sure you won’t find yourself embroiled in a security deposit dispute with your Portland tenants who have mov...
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What worries you most about your Portland rental property being vacant? If you’re like most property owners, you’re thinking about the loss of rent. That’s a tough consequence to deal with when it comes to an unoccupied property. There’s no money comi...
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When Can You Expect to Break Even or See ROI for Your Portland Real Estate Investment?
By Michelle Wrege Friday, July 14, 2023
Are you earning money - or even breaking even on your Portland investment property? It doesn’t happen right away. Earning a profitable return on investment is important to all real estate investors, whether you’re renting out a single property or an entire p...
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Will Charging a Higher Monthly Rent Mean More Income for You? | Portland Property Management
By Michelle Wrege Friday, July 7, 2023
Most real estate investors look for ways to earn the highest possible monthly rents. It makes sense. This is one of the main reasons you invest in rental property; to ensure your consistent and recurring monthly income is as much as you can earn. Maximizing what you earn in ...
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Warning Signs that a Rental is Not a Good Portland Property Investment
By Michelle Wrege Friday, June 30, 2023
To invest successfully in Portland real estate, you have to buy the right property. How do you know that the rental home you’re buying will be a good investment? Typically, a good investment property is located in a desirable neighborhood, well-maintained and in good c...
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What to Do If the Security Deposit Doesn’t Cover Tenant Damage? | Portland Property Management
By Michelle Wrege Friday, June 23, 2023
As a landlord in Portland, maintaining your property and providing a safe environment for the residents who rent your home is one of your top priorities. Even if you’ve screened your residents carefully and even if you have a respectful, professional relationship in place w...
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Is Landlord Insurance All You Need to Fully Cover Your Portland Rental Property?
By Michelle Wrege Friday, June 16, 2023
When it’s time to think about protecting your Portland rental property, it is important that you do more than the bare minimum. The value of protecting your rental property cannot be overstated. Not only is it essential to maintain the integrity and condition of your i...
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Does Professional Portland Property Management Cost More than DIY Management?
By Michelle Wrege Friday, June 9, 2023
The costs associated with renting out a property in Portland have gone up in the last couple of years as inflation and demand drive prices higher in almost every part of our economy. As a rental property owner, you’re paying more for maintenance and professional services. Y...
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Marijuana in Your Rental Property in Portland, OR - What are the Laws?
By Michelle Wrege Friday, June 2, 2023
Recreational marijuana has been legal and accepted in Portland, Oregon since 2015. That doesn’t mean you have to welcome it - or even permit it - inside your rental property. This can be an area that’s confusing for both owners and tenants. Let’s ...
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