What to Do If the Security Deposit Doesn’t Cover Tenant Damage? | Portland Property Management
By David Cota 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 David Cota 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 David Cota 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 David Cota 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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Is Remote Real Estate Investing A Good Idea? Portland Investment Guide
By David Cota Friday, May 26, 2023
Remote real estate investing has grown more popular, thanks to the recent strength of markets across the country and the access that technology provides to potential buyers from anywhere. With remote investing, investors like you can explore opportunities in different market...
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When Good Tenants Stop Paying Rent | What’s a Portland Property Manager to Do?
By David Cota Friday, May 19, 2023
One of the reasons you hire a Portland property manager is to hand over the struggles and frustrations that often come with owning rental properties and working with tenants. Rent collection can be a huge source of frustration. When tenants don’t pay rent, you, as...
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Should I Get a Home Warranty on my Portland Rental Property?
By David Cota Friday, May 12, 2023
A lot of homeowners have a warranty on the home they live in, and it works out pretty well. It can protect some of your more expensive appliances, keep you from having to pay high repair bills when one of the systems in your home breaks down and ensure your home remains comfortab...
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Do You Know the Top 4 Pricing Questions to Ask a Portland Property Management Company?
By David Cota Friday, May 5, 2023
When you’re comparing prices for Portland property management, you need to do a little more than simply compare one rate to another rate. There are different levels of service and value that need to be considered. Paying a flat fee of $100 every month may seem like a great ...
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5 Most Common Tenant Complaints and How to Handle Them | Portland Property Management
By David Cota Friday, April 28, 2023
Most landlords who care about their properties and their residents work hard to be the best they can be, providing their tenants with a safe and comfortable living environment and responding to any needs that may come up. A lot of great tenants are hoping to have a positive ...
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The Benefits of Being Pet-Friendly for Portland Rental Property Owners
By David Cota Friday, April 21, 2023
Offering a pet-friendly rental home is a great way for property owners to increase their profits and attract more tenants. Portland is a popular city for pets. A majority of people living here have at least one pet. This presents you with an opportunity when it comes to your...
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