Are Property Management Companies Worth It for Private Landlords? If you’re a private landlord in Oregon or Vancouver, you’ve probably asked yourself this at some point: “Is it really worth hiring a property management company?” Maybe you’ve always managed your rental just fine on your own. Or maybe things are starting to feel more stressful—late-night […]

Turnover Tips: How to Refresh a Rental Without Overspending When a tenant moves out, it’s the golden opportunity to breathe new life into the rental, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! If you have a home which you want to convert into a rental that hasn’t been updated for years, we are here […]

Beyond Repairs: Adjacent Services You Didn’t Know Property Managers Handle When most people think of property management, they picture rent collection, handling repairs, and screening tenants. And yes, those are core parts of our job – and we love it! But at Delavan PDX Property Management, our work goes far beyond the basics. Our standard […]

The Hidden Dangers of Delaying Affordable Maintenance (and How We Prevent Costly Repairs) At first glance, skipping a minor repair might not seem like a big deal. A slow drip under the sink, a clogged dryer vent, a little moss on the roof—how bad could it be? As it turns out, very bad. When it […]