Clackamas Property Management
Let Us Manage Your Clackamas Rental Property
Overview
It is our desire as professional Eagle Creek property managers to make your investment as profitable as possible and to protect your pride of ownership.
We would consider it an honor to be given the opportunity to discuss our services in detail with you, and show you how your property will be managed by Kerr Properties, Inc.
Our staff is knowledgeable in property values, local neighborhoods, and rental markets to advise you on appropriate rental fees for your property. We are thoroughly trained in the inspection of every kind of investment property, from single family homes and condominiums to small plexes.
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Our Services
As Your Eagle Creek Property Manager, We Do More Than Find Great Residents!
Additional Services
Flexible Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Tenant Locating Service
Let us do all the work in finding a new tenant for you - you manage the property until you are ready for complete professional property management services.
- Marketing – Internet ads, video tours, yard sign, etc.
- Showing your Real Estate Investment to prospective tenants.
- Obtain completed applications from all prospective tenants over the age of 18.
- Tenant background check including rental / home ownership verification, credit, criminal and eviction history and income verification.
- Prep and sign rental agreement and addendum with tenants.
- Complete a property condition report.
- Collect first months rent and security deposit.
Resident Onboarding
For property owners that have current occupants in their Real Estate investment property, we will get an updated rental agreement and addendums signed by the occupants on your behalf. Or, if you have found the perfect occupants, but have yet to move them in, we will complete the move in property condition report on your behalf. We will also prep the rental agreement and addendums and get all of the paperwork signed by the prospective occupants. Once this work is completed we will turn all of the paperwork over to you, the property owner, at which time you would then collect the rent, deposits, etc. and give the tenants their copies of all signed paperwork.
get startedFrequently Asked Questions
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Are you licensed?
Yes, we currently have one licensee at Kerr Properties, Inc. The State of Oregon requires a minimum of one licensee per property management firm. -
Can you put the money directly into my account?
Yes, Kerr Properties, Inc. can do an ACH payment (direct deposit) into a bank account of your choosing and we have a specific addendum to authorize the monetary transfers. -
How is rent collection handled?
Rent is always due on the first of each month and tenants have the option to pay with personal funds (check or online), money order's, cashier's checks, bank checks and credit / debit cards. Checks, money orders, etc. can either be mailed to and / or dropped off at our physical address of 13255 SE 130th Ave. Ste 700 Happy Valley, OR. 97015. -
How long of a lease do you sign?
Kerr Properties, Inc.’s leases range anywhere from 12 to 18 months. This all depends on the time of year the lease will end as we want all leases ending in the Spring / Summer season. This way if a tenant chooses to vacate we end up with a vacancy during the best time of year to try and re-rent the unit. -
What type of properties do you manage?
We specialize in the professional management of single family homes and small multiplexes in Multnomah County from Gresham to Troutdale and in Eagle Creek County as far South as Canby and as far Southeast as Estacada.
Invest In Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek, Oregon is an unincorporated community in eastern Clackamas County located along Highway 224 between Estacada and Barton. Positioned near the Clackamas River and the western edge of Mount Hood National Forest, Eagle Creek offers a low-density residential market characterized by acreage properties, custom homes, and rural estates. For investors seeking Eagle Creek property management, the area represents a niche segment of the Clackamas County rental market driven by lifestyle-based tenant demand rather than high-volume development.
Unlike suburban Portland neighborhoods, Eagle Creek features larger lots, forested surroundings, and limited commercial expansion. Rental homes in Eagle Creek Oregon typically appeal to tenants prioritizing privacy, natural access, and reduced housing density while maintaining commuting distance to Oregon City, Happy Valley, and the greater Portland metropolitan area.
Eagle Creek, Oregon Real Estate & Rental Profile
- County: Clackamas County, Oregon
- Location: East of Oregon City, west of Estacada along Hwy 224
- Property Types: Single-family homes, cabins, custom builds, small acreage properties
- Lot Sizes: Frequently 1+ acres with wooded or river-adjacent settings
- Tenant Profile: Outdoor professionals, remote workers, trades employees, long-term rural renters
- Investment Strategy: Buy-and-hold rural residential rentals, long-term tenancy focus
Rental Demand Drivers in Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek benefits from its position within commuting range of employment hubs in Clackamas, Oregon City, and the I-205 corridor. While population density is lower than western Clackamas County cities, the limited housing inventory helps stabilize rental pricing for well-maintained homes. Properties with updated systems, usable acreage, or river proximity often command premium positioning within the local rental market.
- Access to Hwy 224 connecting to major commuter routes
- Proximity to the Clackamas River recreation corridor
- Appeal to tenants relocating from higher-density Portland neighborhoods
- Limited multifamily development reducing direct rental competition
- Consistent demand for detached homes with land
Economic & Lifestyle Context
The Eagle Creek area is closely tied to outdoor recreation, forestry, small-scale agriculture, and regional service employment. Mount Hood National Forest and surrounding trail systems contribute to lifestyle-driven housing demand. Residents frequently work in nearby Oregon City, Happy Valley, and Clackamas retail and industrial centers while choosing to live in a lower-density environment.
Recreational and geographic anchors include:
- Clackamas River boating, fishing, and rafting access
- Mount Hood National Forest trail systems
- Eagle Creek Trail corridor and surrounding natural areas
- Proximity to Estacada’s growing residential services and retail
Eagle Creek Property Management Considerations
Managing rental properties in Eagle Creek, Oregon requires understanding rural property systems such as private wells, septic infrastructure, acreage maintenance, and wildfire risk mitigation. Preventative maintenance planning is critical due to weather exposure and wooded surroundings. Rental rate positioning should account for comparables in Estacada and eastern Clackamas County while recognizing the premium placed on privacy and land.
For real estate investors evaluating opportunities in Clackamas County, Eagle Creek offers a specialized rural rental market with constrained supply, lifestyle-based demand, and long-term hold potential. Professional Eagle Creek property management helps reduce vacancy cycles, protect high-value assets, and ensure compliance with Oregon landlord-tenant regulations.