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5 Biggest Myths About Property Management

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Property management is a diversified sector that many people are unfamiliar with. While there are several property management industry myths out there, we're here to dispel the five most popular ones.MYTH #1: Property management firms take your money and do nothing in return....

New FCC Rules “Unlock” Broadband Competition in Multi-Tenant Rentals

By Erlin Taylor Monday, July 18, 2022

On February 15, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will adopt new rules to “unlock broadband competition” for people living and working in multi-tenant properties. These include apartments, office buildings, and public housing.These ne...

Rental Rates Heating Up as Summer Starts

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 21, 2022

The rental market seems to be heating up across the country as the summer months open, with rental rates gradually increasing and vacancy rates going down. This growth may look smaller compared to what we’ve seen during the same period in 2021. But it still exceeds the numb...

5 Tips for Managing Tenants: Landlords Who Want to Speed Up the Lease Process

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 7, 2022

As a landlord, you're aware that tenants feel in charge of your relationship. Renters always tend to want more and more from their landlords, no matter how large their deposit is. That's why we've compiled this list of five tips for managing tenants to help you get ba...

What You Need to Know About Selling Tenant-Occupied Property

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, April 19, 2022

When trying to sell a tenant-occupied property, you should know several essential things. First, it's good to keep in mind that the current market is not as easy to navigate as it was in the past. Based on other people's past experiences, you might think that you'll b...

5 Ways to Improve Your Leasing Process

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, April 12, 2022

When it comes to attracting individuals or families looking for a place to call home, the competition between various leasing teams and rental properties can be tight. It’s important to remember that the service quality of a leasing team can sway the decision of a potential...

Hiring a Property Manager vs. DIY Management

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, April 5, 2022

If you are deciding between hiring a property manager versus managing your rental property on your own, read on. There are many pros to working with a professional property manager. Hiring a property manager can mean better oversight, higher long-term returns, and more time to fo...

Who’s Responsible for Smoke Detector Batteries In Rentals?

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Smoke detectors are essential for every property. It keeps both your property and tenant safe. However, there is some confusion regarding the installation and maintenance of these necessary devices. Who should install them? Who should make sure the smoke detector batteries are st...

Rent Growth Continues To Cool Across Many Markets

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Rent growth shows signs of slowing down across many markets, according to the November report from Apartment List. But property owners need not worry.The report noted that "Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 17.8 percent. To pu...

Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Companies in Portland

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Commercial real estate encompasses every property type not used for residential purposes. For example, office buildings, retail warehouses, and restaurants are all types of commercial properties. If you're trying to make it in the commercial real estate game, either as a sell...