The first step to making sure that any properties in Damascus are visible is to improve your marketing. We know that it can be tough to arrange rental marketing alone, especially when the consensus is that Damascus is not a rental town. We look to overcome these problems by creating a dedicated approach to advertising for our clients. We will manage each phase of the rental process to help create interest and build as much intrigue as possible from potential renters looking to move to Damascus and Oregon.

We start by creating local signage and offline marketing to help draw local interest. Then, we use our team to create high-end marketing material that will be used on property listings and rental portals. These rental platforms are some of the most popular not only in Portland and Oregon but in America. Our marketing approach builds a level of interest that is hard to achieve individually. Additionally, we take professional photography to help show the key features of the property, complete with well-written listings that sell the property’s features to tenants.

The easiest way to secure low vacancy rates, even in a town like Damascus, where rentals are rare, is to be there. Availability is the best ability of any property manager, and we make sure that availability is never an issue that comes into question. Hire Utopia as your property manager, and you can look forward to no longer having to deal with managing your property alone. When tenants have a problem, they can call us or email us, or they can leave their requests via our tenant portal, which is part of our network.

This availability allows for quicker and easier communication and ensures that properties are given the care they need. We are here 24/7 to support any problems faced by tenants, whether they are in one of your residential or commercial properties. Requests are acted upon immediately, and our dedicated team will ensure an appropriate solution is provided. No matter the challenge, we find a way to overcome it. Property management can be challenging, but we will simplify the rental process for all parties.

One of the easiest problems for property owners to fall into is selecting a tenant in haste. At Utopia, we understand that the smaller rental interest in Damascus can make it easy to take the first applicant who is interested. However, we do not recommend this. Instead, we carry out a detailed tenant screening process. Since our rental marketing is so impactful, we can improve both the levels of interest and the quality of tenants who come forward. All applications that are put through to us are analyzed thoroughly.

We look at every phase of the applicant’s rental history. We review them for any potential problems or red flags in their previous rental history. At the same time, we focus on checking out every reference, whether that is a professional reference or a rental history reference. Nothing is assumed or accepted as given. This is why, at Utopia, we boast a rental retention rate of over 99%. Since we never come to quick conclusions and we always take our time during analysis, we find the right renters almost every time.

Finances are a critical phase of the rental process that can be very hard to deal with without having a level of experience in accountancy. As a property owner, we appreciate that your skill set might not tally up with this. So, we look to find easy and effective ways to work around that problem and find solutions. Financial management becomes much easier with our constant analysis and support, managing all your financial reporting. All profits and losses are recorded in easy-to-read monthly statements instead.

Property owners can simply review their monthly statements via our owner portal. Also, we deal with all invoice settlements and other financial obligations that are required. Simply let us know which areas you need help with, and we will adjust accordingly. Alongside monthly reporting, we collect your rent payments each month. If rent is paid late or not paid at all, our rent collection department will make this our next priority. Rent collection is vital to a smooth rental process, so we take late payments seriously. Rest assured that rent is paid when it should be so you can alleviate cash flow worries.

With such a low proportion of tenants in Damascus, properties need to be carefully managed. Services include handling any maintenance requests that arise from property owners and tenants alike. As soon as any issues are addressed to us via phone, email, or online portal, we have an in-house maintenance crew member carry out an inspection. We quickly come up with a process for repairing the damage done and ensure licensed and insured experts correct it. We also minimize the cost of repairs significantly.

Maintenance becomes very important in making sure tenant satisfaction levels stay high, and vacancy rates stay low. We take full charge of all maintenance work, so you never have to hire a contractor or pick up a hammer yourself. If a third-party expert is needed to complete any maintenance work safely, we focus on finding local contractors in Damascus and Portland especially. As a licensed general contractor, we can handle the hiring process and then oversee the maintenance work as required to our standards.

As a property owner in Damascus, we understand that the legal risks of landlordism can be scary. Oregon is a state that enshrines its properties with a host of landlord-tenant agreements. Failing to adhere to such regulations can open the risk of legal liability. As your property manager in Damascus, we do everything possible to avoid such issues. To do this, we create lease agreements that our in-house legal support team guarantees will match up with all laws and regulations within the state of Oregon.

Not only do our agreements help to limit the risk of legal problems down the line, but they set a clear precedent for eviction management. While we look to avoid eviction issues in Damascus, it is better to be prepared. By clearly laying out what is allowed and what is forbidden, tenants know what they have agreed to. While reliable tenants will not break these regulations, we will stay vigilant for any breakage of the agreement.

Our legal team stays abreast of all legal changes, too, so agreements can be updated accordingly as the laws of Clackamas County, Oregon, and the federal government change.