The Accidental Landlord Era: What it means for renters and the single-family market
By Coty Thurman · April 2026 Industry perspective · Living Room Property Management This spring, I’ve had more conversations with property owners about selling than I’ve had in the past 3 years. Not owners who are desperate, not owners whose tenants are leaving — owners with solid tenants, market rents, and no obvious reason to […]
Tenant Screening in Portland: Does It Actually Predict a “Good Tenant”?
Today’s blog is about tenant screening—what’s the point, and does it actually tell us who’s going to be a great tenant? As property managers, we’re hired to place qualified tenants. But here’s the part most people don’t realize: We’re not actually “picking” tenants. Portland’s FAIR Ordinance: Why Screening Isn’t What You Think In Portland, tenant […]
NE King Neighborhood Guide: Rentals, Lifestyle & Alberta Arts District Living in Portland
There are neighborhoods you drive through… and then there are neighborhoods you experience. King is firmly the latter. You can cruise down MLK and think you’ve got it figured out—but the moment you turn off onto a residential street or wander down Alberta, the whole story changes. A Natural Extension of the Alberta Energy If […]
Montavilla Neighborhood Guide for Renters
Montavilla has always felt like one of Portland’s most approachable neighborhoods. It’s not trying to be flashy, and honestly, that’s part of its charm. The homes are modest, the streets feel lived-in, and the commercial areas deliver just enough activity to make the neighborhood vibrant without tipping into the chaos that can come with Portland’s […]
March 2026 Portland Oregon’s Rental Market Update
Portland Metro Rental Trends through Living Room Property Management’s lens of single-family, privately owned condos and small plex buildings February turned out to be a surprisingly strong month for leasing across the Portland metro area. Showings spiked and we moved in twice as many new residents as we did in February of 2025, which was […]
Concordia Neighborhood Guide
A Walk Through One of NE Portland’s Most Creative Corners I spent a day recently walking through Portland’s Concordia neighborhood, camera in hand and curiosity fully engaged. It’s one of those areas that reveals itself slowly. A mix of historic homes, creative expression, and a street culture that feels distinctly Portland. Like many Northeast neighborhoods, […]