Property Management Blog

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, July 24, 2013

3 Tips for Investing in Foreclosed Homes in Portland

Today, we are talking about foreclosed homes. Many banks and government agencies have foreclosed on properties and they sell them to the public. Some of these homes are sold quickly, and they are sold in “as is” condition, which means they usually need a lot of repai...

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Hot Tubs, Sheds and Access Restrictions: Portland Property Management Guide

There are two common questions that we often get in the property management business. The first one is, what do we do if we have a pool or a hot tub? The second question is about whether access restrictions, and what happens when a landlord wants to store personal property in th...

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, July 10, 2013

How to Look for Income Property Management in Portland

When you are looking for income property in the Portland area, there are a couple of key differences to keep in mind. First, there are multifamily units and single family homes. A multifamily unit might be a duplex, which is two units, or a larger property with four or more unit...

By Michelle Hayes - Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Pet vs. Companion Animal: Portland Property Management Advice

Companion animals are very different from pets, and if you are a landlord in Portland, you need to be aware of those important distinctions. You cannot treat a tenant with a companion animal the same way you would treat someone who has a pet. For example, the number one rule you...

By Michelle Hayes - Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Are Move In Incentives a Good Idea for your Portland Rental Properties?

Are move in incentives a good idea? The answer to that really depends on your property and its vacancy period. Generally speaking, if it is vacant during the spring or the summer months, you probably do not need to offer incentives of any kind in order to get your property rente...

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, June 19, 2013

What Do Portland Property Management Companies Charge?

Many people wonder what property management companies charge, and today I thought I would explain how the fee structure works in the Portland market. Typically, property managers charge a flat fee to cover the ongoing or day to day management of your property. If the management ...

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, June 12, 2013

5 Tips to Interview Property Management Companies in Portland

Today, we are providing tips on selecting a property manager company for your rental homes. You should talk to several different property managers before you decide on a company, and you’ll get a good idea of who might be a perfect fit for you and for your investment prope...

By Michelle Hayes - Tuesday, June 4, 2013

3 Reasons to Hire McNeeley as Your Income Property Management in Portland

This is Jim McNeeley, the owner of Jim McNeeley Real Estate. We manage properties in Portland and the entire area of northwest Oregon. I wanted to introduce myself and my company in case you are looking for a property manager for your investment property or rental home. I starte...

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, May 29, 2013

How to be a Landlord in Portland: 5 Tips to Get your Home Rent Ready

Today, we are talking about how to get your home rent ready. If your home is prepared for the rental market, you will find a good tenant quicker. Here are five tips for getting to that point. The first thing you need to know is that people are going to see your advertisements, d...

By Michelle Hayes - Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Investment Property How To: Rent Your Portland Property Fast

When you put your rental home on the market, you want to make sure you are able to rent it to a good tenant quickly. There are a few steps you can take to ensure you will rent your Portland property fast. First, make sure you price it correctly. You don’t want the rental p...