Summary: Rental income is taxable - but the IRS and Oregon allow landlords to deduct a wide range of operating expenses that can significantly reduce what you actually owe. This guide walks through every major deduction category available to Portland landlords in 2026, including some lesser-known ones, and explains how Oregon's state ...

Summary: Screening tenants in Portland is one of the most legally sensitive things a landlord does - and the rules go well beyond federal fair housing law. Oregon and Portland have layered in additional protected classes and screening requirements that many landlords aren't fully aware of. This guide covers who is protected, what crit...

Summary: Oregon's landlord-tenant law - codified in ORS Chapter 90 - establishes a detailed framework of rights and obligations for both landlords and tenants. Portland adds additional layers on top. This guide walks through the key provisions every Portland landlord needs to understand before renting out a property, from rent increas...

Summary: Before a tenant moves in, Oregon law requires landlords to provide a set of written disclosures covering everything from lead-based paint and utility arrangements to flood zones and smoking policies. Portland adds further local requirements on top. This guide covers every required disclosure, the statute behind it, and what happe...

Summary: Renting out a property in Portland for the first time involves more steps than most people expect - from registering with the city and getting landlord insurance to pricing accurately, screening tenants legally, and executing a compliant lease. This guide walks through the full process in the order it matters, so first-time landl...

Summary: Setting the right rent in Portland is both a financial and strategic decision. Price too high and your vacancy extends, costing more than any rent premium you might have captured. Price too low and you leave money on the table for the entire lease term. This guide walks through how Portland's rental market is priced today, wh...

Summary: Portland landlords have more options than ever when it comes to how they rent their properties - but short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals involve very different tradeoffs in income, effort, risk, and regulation. This guide breaks down each strategy honestly so you can make the right call for your specific situation in 2026...

Summary: Insurance renewal season used to be a routine line item for Portland landlords. Not anymore. Premiums are rising well above inflation, driven by climbing reconstruction costs, tightened underwriting standards, and growing environmental risk across the Pacific Northwest. This article breaks down what's behind the increases and...

Summary: The rent vs. buy question is one of the most common conversations happening in Portland right now - and it doesn't have a universal answer. This article walks through the real numbers on both sides, what the current market actually looks like for buyers and renters, and the key factors that should drive your decision in 2026....

Moving to Beaverton, Oregon: What You Should Know Before You Make the MoveWe work with property owners all across the Portland metro, and Beaverton keeps coming up in conversation - from landlords asking about rental demand to residents considering a move west of the hills. It's not hard to see why. Beaverton has quietly grown into on...