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Blog How Property Management Can Help You Protect Your Investment

How Property Management Can Help You Protect Your Investment

By David Caron - Tuesday, January 28, 2025
According to Relocity, Portland's rental market is a mixed bag right now as far as trends go. while the overall rental prices are up, certain property types like two-bedroom units have seen a slight decline. As a property owner, how can you go about maximizing the value of yo...
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Blog Myths About Rental Property Pricing in Portland

Myths About Rental Property Pricing in Portland

By David Caron - Tuesday, January 14, 2025
According to the U.S. Census, it's estimated that Portland has a population of 652,503. With thousands of people moving to Portland each year, it shouldn't come as a surprise that there's a lot of misinformation surrounding rental valuation and property pricing in the...
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Blog Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices That Put Money In Your Pocket

Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices That Put Money In Your Pocket

By David Caron - Saturday, December 28, 2024
According to data from Global Property Guide, the average rental yield in the US is 6.10%, but with the right approach, you can improve on this.Various factors will affect how much you can make from a rental property. Some of these are outside of your control, so it's importa...
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Blog Difference Between Service, Emotional Support Animals, and Pets

Difference Between Service, Emotional Support Animals, and Pets

By David Caron - Saturday, December 14, 2024
According to data published by MarketWatch, 86.9 million Americans own a pet.Allowing pets in rental properties may not seem ideal, but there are some benefits to doing so. Consider the pros and cons before making a decision.However, you can't make the same kind of decision f...
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Blog Portland, ME Tenant Background Check: A Landlord's Essential Guide

Portland, ME Tenant Background Check: A Landlord's Essential Guide

By David Caron - Thursday, November 28, 2024
Conducting a tenant background check is essential for landlords in Portland, ME, who want to ensure they are choosing responsible and reliable renters for their properties. With Maine's landlord-tenant laws, having a solid screening process is especially important to help avo...
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Blog 3 Proven Ways to Improve Rent Collection in Portland, ME

3 Proven Ways to Improve Rent Collection in Portland, ME

By David Caron - Thursday, November 14, 2024
Money makes the world go round, but particularly, it makes your rental property business stay in the green.To maintain consistent cash flow and ensure property expenses are met on time, improving rent collection must become a top priority for property managers and landlords in Po...
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Blog How to Manage Landlord Stress in Portland, ME

How to Manage Landlord Stress in Portland, ME

By David Caron - Monday, October 28, 2024
According to the American Psychological Association, nearly half of all US adults say stress has negatively affected their behavior. Over 75% have experienced headaches, tiredness, or sleeping problems due to stress. Meanwhile, 80% say they experience stress on the job.Many landl...
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Blog Is Outsourcing Your Tenant Screening Process in Portland, ME a Good Idea?

Is Outsourcing Your Tenant Screening Process in Portland, ME a Good Idea?

By David Caron - Monday, October 14, 2024
How well do you know your tenants? According to marketplace research company Consumer Reports, nine in 10 landlords rely on tenant screening reports. However, do-it-yourself platforms only provide vague, thumbs-up or thumbs-down recommendations.Inaccurate reports could leave you ...
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