Real estate investments are big decisions that involve heavy analysis of a variety of factors. Often times, investors will recruit help from their property manager, an accountant, or another investment expert to determine the risks, longevity, and potential opportunity in a specific property. The process is thorough (if you want to make a safe investment) and is largely based on KPIs, or key performance …

Portland is well known as one of the most unique cities in the United States — it’s no wonder the city motto is “keep Portland weird”. Prized for their craft beer, quirky streets and shops, and food trucks, experiencing Portland is not quite like any other city in Oregon, or all of the United States. To get a real feel for what the city …

Whether you own one property or several, you’re here because you’re considering hiring a property manager. Conducting a thorough screening process can help you select the perfect property management company or individual that will suit your needs and help you run your rental property/properties with ease. And while interviewing companies to fill the role can feel tedious and stressful, it doesn’t have to be, …

Investing in rental properties has proven to be a lucrative endeavor for many people offering a steady stream of income and long-term financial security. However, achieving the maximum profitability from single or multiple rental properties requires more than obtaining property and finding tenants to inhabit them. We will explore the optimization of your cash flow as a real estate investor through proven strategies and …

Portland Oregon has become a beacon of opportunity for real estate investors due to its lush landscapes, vibrant culture, booming economy, and quality of life. Many young professionals and young families are making their way west in search of their next career opportunity or charming neighborhood right on the outskirts of nature. Portland just might be your next property destination to add to your …

There are many perks beyond additional income when it comes to owning investment properties. Whether you are buying to fix and flip for profit, purchasing land for a future endeavor, or acquiring property to rent out for a steady flow of income, the cost to get started can be high and seemingly unattainable. But there are ways in which you can obtain the finances …

A landlord is required to keep their rental property habitable, meaning that as a landlord, you are responsible for regular as well as emergency maintenance and repairs. Maintenance costs can fluctuate greatly and are one of the more difficult expenses to estimate accurate for your budget. You could find that you’re spending large amounts some months, and possibly nothing others — over time the …

A landlord is required to keep their rental property habitable, meaning that as a landlord, you are responsible for regular as well as emergency maintenance and repairs. Maintenance costs can fluctuate greatly and are one of the more difficult expenses to estimate accurate for your budget. You could find that you’re spending large amounts some months, and possibly nothing others — over time the …

In major cities across the United States, housing markets seem to be cooling off. This initially sounds like good news for buyers, but prices remain at record highs compared to the market we saw before the pandemic. Although housing inventory has dramatically increased in 2023 compared to the previous year, in many places this increase still isn’t enough to make up for the plummeting …