RUBS: How To Recover Thousands of Dollars in Multifamily Properties
In this video I share our philosophy about the right approach to responsibility for utility payments and the positive implications of using RUBS for property owners. RUBS stands for Ratio Utility Billing System and can bring property owners and investors back thousands of dollars every year. If you need more information, please Schedule a call…
Read MoreWhy it is critical to always keep rents at market rate
In this video we are explaining the reasons why property owners and tenants benefit from keeping rents at market rate.
Read MoreHow To Attract Good Tenants To Your Rental Property
Watch this video to understand our take on how to attract good tenants to your rental properties.
Read MoreInspections save you money
Inspections take time and therefore cost money. I will try to show a recent example why we believe it is money well spent. A well done inspection will save you a lot of stress, arguments with tenants, prevent litigations and keep dollars in your pocket. In short, move-in and move-out inspections save you money. At…
Read MoreThe Importance of Preventative Maintenance Program
At LongStreet Property Management we understand the importance of Preventative Maintenance Program and have a plan in place that allows us to stay in touch with the property on a regular basis and to catch potential issues while they are still small and cheaper to fix than when they become emergencies. It is absolutely critical…
Read MoreHow to set rent at your investment property
Knowing how to set rent at your investment property correctly is critical for your success and one of the most important functions that we have as property managers. It is our obligation to our clients to maximize their return on investment. Our vital responsibility is to ensure that the property is consistently generating market level…
Read MoreHow to Recover Rent Owed Using Landlord Compensation Fund
Please understand the below lines as your starting point of your research on how to recover most of the rent owed due to the pandemic using the Landlord Compensation Fund. This text offers general suggestions only and is no substitute for professional legal counsel. For professional legal counsel, please consult an attorney for advice related…
Read MoreApplications Open for the 2021 Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund
**This article on Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund applications does not constitute tax or legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only. Please contact your attorney or tax adviser for specific legal and tax questions. This article has been re-posted with permission from our friends at the Sue Long Realty Group in Corvallis, OR.…
Read MoreConverting a Rental Property to Primary Residence During Covid-19
Purchasing a property that is at the moment occupied by tenants is not unusual. If you are planning to live it and make it your primary residence, you have one of the four qualifying reasons under SB608 allowing you to ask the tenants to vacate. Here’s our top tips for converting a rental into your…
Read More12 Essential Topics for Interviewing Property Managers
Selecting the right property management company for one of your largest (maybe the single largest) investments is critical. It is important to weigh in all the factors and select a company that will act with integrity, communicate timely, show care and do quality work. Here is our take on selecting the right questions when interviewing…
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