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Blog Post Why Every Rental Property Owner Needs Reserves (And How to Calculate Yours)

Why Every Rental Property Owner Needs Reserves (And How to Calculate Yours)

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Why Every Rental Property Owner Needs ReservesOne of the most common mistakes I see rental property owners make is viewing the difference between the rent collected and the mortgage payment as profit.While cash flow is important, rental property ownership includes future expenses... More +
Blog Post The Cheapest Option Is Often the Most Expensive

The Cheapest Option Is Often the Most Expensive

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Friday, May 15, 2026
The Cheapest Option Is Often the Most ExpensiveWhat Beaverton Property Owners Get Wrong About Turnover Costs One of the most common mistakes rental property owners make is evaluating turnover decisions based only on the immediate invoice instead of the long-term financial outcome... More +
Blog Post When Should You Paint a Rental Property? A Practical Guide for Beaverton Property Owners

When Should You Paint a Rental Property? A Practical Guide for Beaverton Property Owners

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Thursday, April 16, 2026
When Should You Paint a Rental Property? A Practical Guide for Beaverton Property OwnersPaint does not last forever.And in rental properties, it tends to wear out faster than most owners expect.Between normal day-to-day use, multiple move-ins and move-outs, and varying levels of ... More +
Blog Post Should You Use a Home Warranty on a Rental Property?

Should You Use a Home Warranty on a Rental Property?

By Jude Hughes, RMP®, MPM® Monday, March 16, 2026
Should You Use a Home Warranty on a Rental Property? What Beaverton Property Managers Want Owners to KnowFor many homeowners, a home warranty feels like a sensible safety net. For a relatively small annual fee, the warranty company promises coverage for major systems and applianc... 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 +