Welcome to this conversation about OREGON LANDLORDS, VENDORS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALSOregon Landlords Grassroots Network Our community of Landlords, vendors and property managers has grown through real conversations, practical advice, and people helping each other solve actual problems.A lot of the best ideas start in the group, then grow into articles, resources, and better ways to connect landlords, vacation rental owners, property managers, and vendors. If you haven’t joined the Facebook group yet, come be part of the conversation here: Mini-Series: Starting a Property Management Company in Oregon We’ve been digging into what it actually takes to start a property management company in Oregon, beyond the official steps. Not just the official steps, but the parts that slow people down, cost money, or get figured out the hard way. This mini-series is being built out to give a clear, step-by-step breakdown of:
If this is something you’ve been considering, start here: Start here: https://oregonlandlords.com/start-property-management-company-oregon/ Thank you to our OLVPMP Founding VendorsFolks that work, recommending folks that work. Before we jump into today’s topic, I want to recognize two businesses that stepped up early to support what we’re building here. As many of you know, I’ve been working on the Oregon Landlords Vendor Directory to make it easier to find reliable vendors across the state. so landlords and property managers can more easily find reliable vendors across the state. Two companies have joined as our first Founding Vendors, helping us get this project off the ground. Rentec Direct - Property Management SoftwareMany of you already know Rentec Direct. Our very first Founding Group Member! They’re a long-standing property management software platform used by independent landlords and property managers across the country. View their vendor profile: https://oregonlandlords.com/rentec-direct-property-management-softwar/ Coastal Gem Cleaning – Oregon Coast Turnover CleaningRebecca runs Coastal Gem Cleaning out of Rockaway Beach, Oregon, providing boutique-style vacation rental management support and rental turnover cleaning for properties on the Northern Oregon Coast.
If you manage vacation rentals, you already know how difficult it can be to find reliable cleaning and turnover support on the coast. Rebecca has been doing this work for years. Rebecca also offers Apartment Turnover Cleaning on the Oregon Coast as well as servicing local corporate contracts. Learn more about Coastal Gem Cleaning! https://oregonlandlords.com/coastal-gem-cleaning-oregon-coast-vacation-rental-commercial-space/ Explore or get listed Browse the vendor directory: Apply to be listed: Questions: Cathy@OregonLandlords.com This month, we're focusing on building a Vendor Directory that fulfills our networks current needs.We asked and you answered. APRIL SPOTLIGHT ON SPRING CLEANING!This month, we're offering a special promotional package and promo pricing for industry cleaners! If you offer turn-over or community space cleaning we would like to invite you to speak to our 3000 Facebook Group members, and 1000 email subscribers personally. Currently, we have a tremendous need for cleaning professionals, and one cleaning vendor in the directory. To fix that gap and better serve the community, we’re offering something specific for cleaning companies during the month of April! Join our newsletter for turnover cleaners for a special offer: https://oregonlandlords.kit.com/6d677e6047 You must provide cleaning services to take advantage of this offer. More support we’re building towardWe’re also making room for simple support services that can help landlords and small operators save time. That can include things like: • software installation Welcome to Oregon Landlords First Affiliate PartnerWe want to take a moment to welcome our first affiliate partner: 👉 Stessa This wasn’t something we rushed. We’ve been looking for partners that align with real problems we see across the network, not just something to promote. One of the biggest issues we consistently see:
Stessa is built specifically for landlords and focuses on keeping things simple and organized without overcomplicating operations. What stands out:
For smaller landlords and operators, it’s a practical option worth looking at. What We’re Seeing Across the NetworkAcross conversations and shared experiences, a few patterns continue to show up:
These are the kinds of gaps we’re working to close through better tools, better vendor access, and clearer systems. Where This Is GoingThe goal isn’t just content. What this is turning into:
More on that as it develops. Explore more tools, vendors, and resources here: Property Management Vendors are welcome here tooVendors are welcome in the Oregon Landlords community. The best ones do more than advertise. They answer questions, share useful information, and become part of the network. If you provide services for landlords, property managers, or vacation rental owners and want to be part of the conversation, the group is a good place to start. We’ve been having a really interesting discussion in the group this week about starting a property management company vs. continuing to self-manage. If you’ve ever considered making the jump, or if someone has asked you to manage for them, I’d love to hear your experience. Join the conversation here: One more thingWe’re thinking about future mini-series built around the kinds of questions people are actually asking, including vacation rentals, licensing, operations, cleaner support, and more. If there’s a topic you want us to tackle, reply and let us know. Join the conversationIf you haven’t joined the Oregon Landlords Facebook group yet, this is where a lot of the real discussion happens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oregonlandlord Oregon Landlords Network Building better connections between landlords, vendors, and operators across Oregon |
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Welcoming Our Oregon Landlords Founding Vendors Before we jump into today’s topic, I want to take a minute to recognize the businesses helping support and grow the Oregon Landlords Vendor Network. As many of you know, we’ve been actively building the Oregon Landlords Vendor Directory to help landlords and property managers across Oregon connect with reliable vendors, useful tools, and real operational support. We want to welcome some of our newest Founding Vendors, while also recognizing the...
Hi, I’m Cathy with Oregon Landlords. We’re reaching out to about 100 property management companies across Oregon and the Portland metro area to better understand how vendors actually get approved and added to vendor lists. I’d really value your input — this will be turned into a shared resource for both property managers and vendors. If you have a minute, you can fill it out here: 👉 https://forms.gle/WTb7NeqvMVWx76t46 Or just reply directly with your thoughts. A few of the things we’re...
Welcome to this conversation about OREGON LANDLORDS, VENDORS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS This community has grown through real conversations, practical advice, and people helping each other solve actual problems. A lot of the best ideas start in the group, then grow into articles, resources, and better ways to connect landlords, vacation rental owners, property managers, and vendors. If you haven’t joined the Facebook group yet, come be part of the conversation...