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Blog Post Resident Responsibilities in a Rental Home: What You’re Responsible For (and Why It Matters)

Resident Responsibilities in a Rental Home: What You’re Responsible For (and Why It Matters)

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Sunday, February 1, 2026
Resident Responsibilities in a Rental Home: What You’re Responsible For (and Why It Matters)When you rent a home, you’re taking on more than just a monthly payment. You’re also accepting responsibility for certain aspects of the home’s day-to-day care. Und... More +
Blog Post SHOULD I ALLOW PETS IN MY RENTAL PROPERTY?

SHOULD I ALLOW PETS IN MY RENTAL PROPERTY?

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Thursday, January 15, 2026
A Practical, Numbers-Driven Look at Cash Flow, Risk, and Enforcement.Most owners have heard the same cautionary stories about pets in rental housing. Floors scratched beyond repair. Trim chewed. Odors that linger. Those stories are real, but they are incomplete. What is discussed... More +
Blog Post HUMIDITY, CONDENSATION, AND MOLD: WHAT’S NORMAL, WHAT’S NOT, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

HUMIDITY, CONDENSATION, AND MOLD: WHAT’S NORMAL, WHAT’S NOT, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Thursday, January 1, 2026
In the Pacific Northwest, rain is part of life — but rain alone does not cause indoor humidity problems. Homes and apartments are not naturally humid places, and they do not create moisture on their own.Indoor humidity comes from everyday living. Understanding that dis... More +
Blog Post WHY OWNERS SHOULD NOT COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH RESIDENTS: HOW WELL-INTENDED CONVERSATIONS CREATE REAL RISK FOR YOUR RENTAL

WHY OWNERS SHOULD NOT COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH RESIDENTS: HOW WELL-INTENDED CONVERSATIONS CREATE RE...

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Monday, December 15, 2025
Most rental property owners want the same outcome: a well-maintained home, a respectful relationship with the people living there, and a tenancy that runs smoothly from start to finish. When a resident reaches out directly with a question or concern, it feels natural to respond. ... More +
Blog Post WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK WITH A NARPM® MASTER PROPERTY MANAGER (MPM®)

WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK WITH A NARPM® MASTER PROPERTY MANAGER (MPM®)

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Friday, November 28, 2025
Most people — owners and residents alike — will never work with a property manager who has earned the Master Property Manager (MPM®) designation from the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®). The distinction is exceptionally rare. The... More +
Blog Post BUILDING YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: HOW SMART INVESTORS WIN (AND WHY THE CHEAPEST TEAM DOESN'T GET THE CUP)

BUILDING YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: HOW SMART INVESTORS WIN (AND WHY THE CHEAPEST TEAM DOESN'T GET THE ...

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Saturday, November 15, 2025
Most rental property owners think of property management in Beaverton as a commodity — something that can be compared line-by-line, fee-by-fee, spreadsheet-versus-spreadsheet.But that’s the wrong game.If you’ve ever played or watched hockey, you already understa... More +