“No risk, no reward.” That phrase has been applied to everything from play calling in sports to starting a business to investing in real estate. It suggests that if risk is not taken then there will be no reward. That may be true but it does not mean that we have to sit back and accept […]
Should I Sell Or Rent My Home?
Last updated: December 4, 2014 at 7:32 am
Your current home is the first home you ever purchased but you are ready to move up to something a little more “comfortable” and now you wonder, “Should I sell my home or rent it?” Here are some things to consider when searching for an answer to this question. Would the listing description for your house be […]
Real Estate Investing: Is Location Important?
Last updated: February 19, 2014 at 17:02 pm
Location, location, location! That familiar real estate phrase referring to the three most important factors in real estate. We have all heard it and many of us have even repeated it but it often doesn’t get the consideration it should from real estate investors. Getting the best possible deal has consumed many rental buyers leaving […]
Mistakes Renters Make
Last updated: January 31, 2014 at 13:38 pm
We all make mistakes from time to time. Some mistakes don’t cost us anything while others can mean losing thousands of dollars. For tenants, mistakes often fall into the losing money category. Whether you are new to being a tenant or just haven’t rented in a very long time, avoiding the mistakes listed below […]
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back From Preferred Residential
Last updated: January 23, 2014 at 12:22 pm
Most leases in the state of Oregon require security deposits from the tenant when they move in to a rental. The deposit is intended to cover damages to the property caused by the tenant beyond normal wear and tear and to protect the owner from financial loss if the tenant moves out before the lease […]
Property Management: Bend Rental Market Still Strong
Last updated: October 25, 2013 at 10:56 am
The Bend, Oregon rental market continues to show signs of strength as we head into the winter months. The good news for real estate investors is it looks like this strength will continue well into next year and beyond. Over the last month and a half Preferred Residential has had four vacancies. Three of […]
Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing an Investment Property
Last updated: September 25, 2013 at 13:06 pm
Is it Time to Hire a Property Management Company?
Last updated: August 28, 2013 at 18:07 pm
Rental Houses and Dogs
Last updated: August 6, 2013 at 15:25 pm
Bend Oregon Vacancy Rates Falling According to Survey
Last updated: January 31, 2014 at 11:08 am
The Central Oregon Rental Owners Association (COROA) 2013 annual rental survey has been released documenting a snapshot of rental activity for houses, duplexes, triplexes/fourplexes and apartments for Bend, Redmond and all of Central Oregon. The survey data is provided by rental owners and property managers from Sunriver to Prineville, La Pine to Redmond and Bend […]
