Mt. Bachelor Property Management Blog

3 Tips for Winterizing Your Rental Property

Winter season is coming and that means it is time to start preparing your rental home for the dip in temperatures in colder months. While this isn’t a complete list, our team at Mt. Bachelor Property Management Company has put together several items to handle before that first super cold night happens here in Bend when winter hits. ...

5 Ways to Generate More Income from Your Rental Property

When you make the choice to purchase an investment property and convert it into a rental, you want to make sure that it will be financially successful. However, nickel-and-diming your tenants or drastically raising the rent may not be the answer for seeing larger returns. Instead, generating more income from your rental property may rely ...

5 Tips for First-Time Rental Property Owners

5 Tips for First-Time Rental Property OwnersWith the rental shortage in Bend, Oregon, there’s never been a better time to diversify your portfolio with an investment property. However, if this is a first-time venture, you might need some guidance on getting started with creating a rental property. And while reaching out to other lan...

A Guide to Redmond Neighborhoods

Redmond is a thriving, fast-growing city with neighborhoods that continue to expand with rental options and new activity. Let’s take a look at the neighborhoods of Redmond and what you can expect!Downtown/City CenterRedmond spent several years renovating its city center for the new growth the city has been experiencing, to charming ...

A Guide to Bend Neighborhoods

Since Bend sits on the cusp between the forested Cascade mountains and the high desert, the city's neighborhoods offer an incredibly diverse landscape with many different benefits depending on the lifestyle you want. For instance, outdoor recreation and outdoor activities is a big part of what Bend has to offer, from fishing to mounta...

3 Tips for Greening Your Rental Property

Oregon and Washington state are home to the only rainforests in all of the continental United States. Those who choose to live here in Bend, Oregon and its nearby areas often do so because they are drawn to the beauty of the area and the incredible outdoor recreational opportunities it offers. One way to likewise draw those people to your...

A Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law in Oregon

Oregon landlord and tenant laws provide a number of protections for tenants and guidelines for landlords that everyone in rental situations should be aware of. While landlord and tenant laws can quickly become complex, we wanted to cover some important basics and how these laws can change over time. Consulting Online ResourcesRemembe...

Important Information About Evictions During COVID-19 from the Oregon Rental Housing Association

The Oregon Rental Housing Association has distilled the federal, state and local orders with regard to evictions during COVID-19 and discusses what it means for Oregon property owners and tenants. Click here to the read this important information from the Oregon Rental Housing Association. 

How to Prepare Your Investment Property as a Rental

Investing in real estate presents an exciting new venture. However, creating a rental property holds different challenges than flipping a home. At Mt. Bachelor Property Management, we know how to get your rental occupied and maintained - but first, we’ll share tips on how to transform your property into a future home in Central Oreg...

6 Tips for Selecting a Property Management Company

Investing in rental property can be lucrative, but if you’re not comfortable acting as a hands-on landlord or you have more properties than you can easily manage yourself, hire a property management company to handle the day-to-day maintenance and financial tasks for you. By paying a management fee, which is usually a percentage of ...