Clackamas Property Management
Let Us Manage Your Clackamas Rental Property
Overview
It is our desire as professional Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland County as far South as Canby and as far Southeast as Estacada.
Invest In Portland
Portland, Oregon is the economic and cultural center of the Pacific Northwest and the core of the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro metropolitan area. With a population exceeding 630,000 within city limits and more than 2.5 million across the metro region, Portland remains one of the largest rental housing markets in the western United States. For investors seeking Portland property management, the city offers scale, diversified employment drivers, and strong long-term rental demand across multiple neighborhoods and housing types.
The Portland rental market is defined by mixed-density housing — including single-family homes, duplexes, small multifamily buildings, mid-rise apartment communities, and transit-oriented developments. Over 45% of Portland residents rent their homes, supporting consistent absorption of well-positioned rental properties throughout the city.
Portland, Oregon Rental Market Overview
- County: Multnomah County (primary), with metro reach into Washington and Clackamas Counties
- Primary Transit Infrastructure: I-5, I-84, I-205, US-26, MAX Light Rail system
- Median Home Price: Approximately $500,000–$550,000 range depending on submarket
- Rental Rate Trends: Stabilized vacancy rates with moderate annual rent growth projections
- Dominant Property Types: Single-family rentals, small multifamily (2–20 units), mid-rise apartments
- Renter Population: ~45–50% of households within city limits
Key Portland Rental Submarkets
- North & Northeast Portland: Alberta Arts, Mississippi, Irvington — strong demand for historic homes and duplexes
- Southeast Portland: Sellwood, Hawthorne, Division — walkable neighborhoods with mixed-density housing
- Northwest & Pearl District: Condo and mid-rise apartment concentration
- Southwest Portland: Hillsdale and Multnomah Village — residential pockets with commuter appeal
- East Portland: Workforce housing corridor with larger multifamily inventory
Economic Drivers Supporting Rental Demand
Portland’s economy is anchored by technology, athletic and outdoor apparel companies, healthcare systems, higher education institutions, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy firms. Major employers include Nike (metro region), Intel (Washington County), Providence Health, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and Daimler Truck North America.
- Diversified employment base reducing sector-specific volatility
- Light rail and bus rapid transit infrastructure supporting car-optional renters
- Ongoing mixed-use redevelopment in downtown and inner neighborhoods
- Access to Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Oregon Coast recreation
Regulatory & Investment Considerations
Rental properties within the City of Portland operate under Oregon statewide landlord-tenant laws as well as Portland-specific housing regulations, including screening criteria standards, relocation assistance requirements, and rent increase notice rules. Effective Portland property management requires detailed compliance oversight, market-based rent positioning, and proactive maintenance planning.
Investors evaluating rental homes in Portland Oregon should consider neighborhood-level pricing variations, property age, transit access, and regulatory requirements when modeling long-term performance. While the regulatory environment is more structured than surrounding suburban markets, Portland’s renter concentration and employment scale continue to support stable occupancy across well-managed properties.
Why Investors Target the Portland Rental Market
- Large renter population with sustained housing demand
- Transit-oriented development supporting urban leasing activity
- Diversified employment across tech, healthcare, and manufacturing
- National reputation for livability and outdoor access
- Long-term appreciation trends aligned with West Coast growth corridors
For real estate investors, Portland represents a scale-driven rental market with multiple neighborhood entry points — from historic duplexes in Northeast Portland to multifamily assets near downtown transit corridors. Professionally managed Portland rental properties can deliver stable occupancy, controlled compliance risk, and long-term value within one of the Pacific Northwest’s most established housing markets.