San Diego Votes To Limit Airbnb Rentals, Could Portland Be Next?
By Property Management Systems Airbnb and the short term rental market were dealt a serious blow this week in San Diego, CA when the city council voted to limit …
Category: Property Management Tips, Facts and Information
What Are the Most Common Tenant Complaints?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – There’s no doubt that owning Portland Oregon Rental Property is an excellent investment that will produce cash flow for you on …
What High Tech Upgrades Should You Be Making To Your Portland Oregon Rentals In 2018?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you planning on making some high tech upgrades to your Portland Oregon Rental Property in 2018? If so, you’ve come to …
Renovating Your Portland Rental Property This Summer? Don’t Make These Mistakes!
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you planning on renovating your Portland Oregon rental property this summer? If so, you’re making a smart choice! In this article …
Property management tips – How to Handle An Eviction
Over the years that you own rental property, it’s likely that you’re going to have at least one tenant that you’re going to consider evicting because they either failed …
Are You On Track With Accomplishing Your Profit Goals For 2018?
Summer is almost here and with the start of summer it’s a perfect time for owners to step back and reflect on if they are on track when it …
Portland Oregon Rental Market – Summer 2018 Update
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – With summer officially beginning in just a few weeks it’s the perfect time to catch up and see what’s happening with the …
Questions To Ask Before Investing In Portland Oregon Rental Property
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you planning on investing in Portland Oregon Rental Property? If so, you’re making a smart choice because rental property continues …
Is Maintenance Bogging You Down?If So, It’s Time To Hire A Property Manager
Do you love owning rental properties in Portland Oregon but hate doing maintenance? If so, it’s time for you to hire a property manager. A property manager will save …
Should You Have A Carbon Monoxide Detector in Your Rental Property? Yes!
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is one of the top silent killers in the United States that kills up to 400 people per …
Which Portland Oregon Neighborhoods Saw the Highest Rent Increases In 2017?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you planning on buying a rental property in Portland Oregon? If so, there’s no better time than right now because rents …
Cost Effective Renovations – Which Ones Should You Make To Your Rental Property?
By Property Management Systems Are you planning on updating your Portland Oregon Rental Property but don’t know what are the most cost-effective renovations that you should make? This is …
11 Tips for Succeeding in Real Estate Investing
By Property Management Systems Are you planning on investing in real estate in Portland Oregon or elsewhere in the country? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Real …
How Much Should Your Portland Oregon Home Rent For?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you planning on renting your Portland Oregon home for the first time and are not sure what you should rent it …
Best Tips For Getting Your Rental Property Ready For Spring
By Property Management Systems Is your Portland Oregon Rental Property ready for the summer months? In this issue of our e-newsletter, we will share with you practical tips you …
Portland Rental Market Report – Spring 2018
It’s spring 2018 and if you’re wondering what’s happening with the Portland Oregon Rental Market because you’re either a renter or owner, you’ve come to the right place! In …
Move Ins and Move Outs – How To Make Them Easier
There’s no doubt that move ins and move outs can be one of the most frustrating experiences for any owner because there are so many details for the …
Should Owners Choose Their Tenants?
By Property Management Systems One of the top questions that we’ve been asked by many owners over the years is if it’s a good idea for owners to choose …
Rental Property Marketing – Learn How to Market Your Rental Correctly
By Property Management Systems Do you own a Portland Oregon Rental Property but have found that it’s sitting on the rental market longer than you originally thought it would? …
What is the best lease term for your rental property?
By Property Management Systems Are you just getting started with owning your first rental property in Portland Oregon, or elsewhere in the United States? If so, one of the …
More tips for how to hold onto your best tenants
There’s no doubt that one of the toughest parts of owning rental properties is when you start losing your best tenants. This happens to every owner at one …
Do landlords have to provide fridge and washer, dryer and other appliances?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – One of the most common questions that tenants and some owners have is if it’s the landlord’s responsibility to provide appliances like …
How to Set the Correct Rent for Your Portland Oregon Rental Property
By Property Management Systems One of the biggest problems that some owners have is setting the correct rent for their Portland Oregon Rental Property and they will either set …
Property Management Tips For Reaching Your Profit Goals In 2018
What are your profit goals for 2018? If you’re like most landlords your main goals are all centered around turning a profit but few landlords actually realize this …
Tenant Screening – The Key to Helping Tenants Avoid Eviction
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Eviction is the top thing that most landlords and tenants hope to avoid. Thankfully, avoiding eviction is as simple as …
How to Get Your Tenants to Renew Their Leases Without the Hassle
By Property Management Systems December is a great time of year for many people because of the holidays but it’s also a hectic time of year for most landlords …
Tips For Screening Potential Tenants
Ask any owner and they will tell you that screening tenants can be one of the most difficult things to do especially if you don’t know the right questions …
Property Management Tips – Learn More About Why Evictions Take So Long
Are you planning on evicting your current tenant or you’re already going through the eviction process? If so, like most owners you may be wondering why the eviction process …
Best Reasons To Raise The Rent At Your Portland Rental Property
By Property Management Systems 2018 is right around the corner and like many owners you’re probably considering raising the rent at your Portland Oregon Rental property but you also …
What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment in Portland Oregon?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, OR. – Are you an owner or renter and are wondering what credit score you’re going to need to rent an apartment in Portland …
Multifamily Real Estate Market – What Will 2018 Hold?
Are you planning on investing in multifamily Real Estate in Portland Oregon or elsewhere in the United States and are wondering what the multifamily market is going to look …
More Ways To Keep Your Tenant Pipeline Filled With Leads
By Property Management Systems For some owners the moment their rental properties come up for rent is a tough time because they don’t keep their tenant pipeline filled with …
What Exactly Does A Portland Oregon Property Manager Do?
By Property Management Systems Are you thinking about hiring a Portland Oregon Property Manager to professionally manage your portfolio of rental properties and are wondering what a property management …
DIY Upgrades For Kitchens And Bathrooms That Will Add Value To Your Rental Property
Fall is a great time of year because as many tenants are planning on moving out around the first of next year you can be spending this time thinking …
Self Manage Or Property Management? Which Choice Is Better?
Did you just add another rental property to your portfolio of rental properties in Portland Oregon and or the surrounding area and are wondering if you should self manage …
Portland Oregon Realtor – Here’s How to Choose the Right Property Management Partner
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, OR. – Are you a Portland Oregon Realtors® and are searching for a property management partner? If so, you’ve come to the right place! …
Portland Oregon Rental Market Update – October 2017
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – As we move into October 2017, and another year gets closer to the end, the fast-paced growth of the Portland Oregon Rental …
Flip or Rent? Which Choice Is Better?
Should you flip or rent a property? The answer to this question depends on who you ask because for every investor who says that flipping properties is the better …
Property Management Tips – Legal Mistakes That Landlords Don’t Want to Make
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, OR. – There’s no denying that being a landlord can sometimes be a difficult job, especially if you’re still managing your rental properties …
Does Your Portland Oregon Property Management Company Do Quarterly Inspections?
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Does your Portland Oregon property management company do quarterly inspections? If your answer to this question is no, you may want to …
Average Rent Portland Oregon – August 2017
Thanks to a recent report from rentjungle.com we know that the current rent for an apartment in the City of Roses is about $1,669 per month. This is an …
Property Management Tips – Learn More About Why Some Evictions Take So Long
One of the worst positions to be in as a landlord and tenant is dealing with an eviction. This process is obviously difficult for both parties involved and some …
Can a property management company help you rent your house?
Are you thinking about renting out your Portland Oregon home and are wondering if a property management company can help you rent your house? The answer to this …
Insurance Policies You Should Have for Your Rental Property
By Property Management Systems You just invested in your first Portland Oregon Rental Property and after weeks of getting your rental ready to rent you’re now prepared to start …
Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update – Summer 2017
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Over the last two years, “tight” is the one word that can characterize the Portland Oregon Real Estate market thanks to …
Property Management Tips for First Time Owners
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you getting started with owning rental property in Portland Oregon for the first time? If so, you’ve come to the right …
Tips for Creating A “Rock Solid” Lease
By Property Management Systems When you own rental properties in Portland Oregon or elsewhere in the United States one of the “keys to success” is having a solid …
3 Ways to Keep Your Tenant Pipeline Filled with Leads
By Property Management Systems PORTLAND, Ore. – Is one or more of your Portland Oregon Rental Properties coming up for rent this summer? If so, one of the best …
Portland Oregon Property Management Tips for Handling Turnovers
By Property Management Systems Are you searching for Portland Oregon Property Management Tips? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will provide you …
Simple Tips For Handling Move In’s And Move Outs
Have move in’s and move out’s been one of the biggest problems that you’ve dealt with during the time that you’ve owned rental properties? For many owners, dealing with …