Rental Owners
Are Home Warranties a Good Option for Investors
Home warranties are frequently misunderstood because they are often confused with insurance policies. Warranties are a service contract designed to cover certain types of repairs, but usually reserved for items such as major kitchen appliances, along with electric, plumbing, and HVAC systems. These policies do not cover most problems that insurance policies cover. Home warranty…
Read More10 Ways Renters Insurance Protects Oregon Landlords
Residents may not consider renters insurance a top priority in this current economy when every penny counts. Landlords may think that this insurance is only for the benefit of the residents, so if the renter balks at carrying this coverage, the rental property owner may not require it. There are many reasons landlords or property…
Read MorePros and Cons of Buying a Rental with Tenants in Place in Oregon
Purchasing a rental property can be a terrific investment. Especially one that already has a demonstrated history of maintaining steady occupancy. Before taking the plunge into this investment area, it is important to not assume the property is vacant. Acquiring an investment property with already established tenants has its pros and cons, here is what you…
Read MoreI Oppose Oregon Senate Bill 282
Property rights are under attack [again] in Oregon. This proposed Senate Bill simply goes too far and extends the madness we have been dealing with for another year. I urge you to provide your own testimony. There is no time to waste, the hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm PST. Here…
Read MoreUpdate to the Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund from Oregon Housing and Community Services
February 22, 2021 OREGON LANDLORD COMPENSATION FUND PROGRAM Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) received a tremendous response to the first round opening of The Landlord Compensation Fund. Thank you to all those who continue to express interest in the program and provide feedback. The enthusiastic response to the program opening is outpacing our staff capacity to respond…
Read MoreOregon Landlord Compensation Fund is Open
The Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund is open and accepting landlord compensation applications. Act quickly the fund will run out of money Application Link For more information please read our previous blog on the subject.
Read MoreOregon Landlord Compensation Fund
Act quickly if you choose to participate. The Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund program is severely under funded and money will run out quickly.
Read MorePresident-Elect Biden’s American Rescue Plan Extends the Eviction Moratorium
to extend the eviction moratorium through September 30, 2021 is crippling
Read MoreDevastating Oregon’s naturally affordable housing supply – Why the burden of continuing an eviction moratorium is bad for housing
We stand up for Property Rights and Property Owners. A letter to the Special Session Joint Interim Committee The moratorium on evictions needs to be lifted. Property owners are not able to sustain non payment of rent any longer. Further, the blanket directive to law enforcement not to act on evictions outside any COVID -19…
Read MoreLeasing Site Traffic on the Rise in Oregon
COVID-19 has impacted the Property Management industry since the pandemic and closures took place nationally. Across the nation, my peers and I through social media groups, local and national trade conversations and direct interaction sought out ways to maintain business continuity. Although there are undoubtedly more changes and innovation to come there is progress and…
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