Clackamas Property Management
Let Us Manage Your Clackamas Rental Property
Overview
It is our desire as professional Troutdale 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 Troutdale 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 Troutdale County as far South as Canby and as far Southeast as Estacada.
Invest In Troutdale
Troutdale, Oregon is a city in eastern Multnomah County located at the intersection of Interstate 84 and the western entrance to the Columbia River Gorge. Positioned approximately 16 miles east of downtown Portland, Troutdale functions as both a commuter-friendly residential community and a logistics employment hub. For investors seeking Troutdale property management, the local rental market offers consistent demand driven by freeway access, industrial job centers, and proximity to outdoor recreation.
The Troutdale rental market includes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartment communities concentrated near major transportation corridors. Rental homes in Troutdale Oregon often appeal to tenants working in distribution, warehousing, healthcare, retail, and public services throughout East Multnomah County and the broader Portland metropolitan area.
Troutdale, Oregon Real Estate & Rental Market Overview
- County: Multnomah County, Oregon
- Primary Access: Interstate 84, Historic Columbia River Highway
- Location: East of Gresham, west of the Columbia River Gorge corridor
- Housing Types: Single-family homes, townhomes, multifamily apartment communities
- Tenant Profile: Logistics and warehouse employees, healthcare workers, commuters to Portland
- Investment Focus: Workforce housing, long-term residential rentals, small multifamily assets
Troutdale Rental Demand Drivers
Troutdale benefits from its strategic location along I-84, providing direct commuter access to Portland and Portland International Airport. The city is adjacent to one of the region’s primary industrial and distribution corridors, supporting steady employment and rental absorption. Limited land availability near freeway access points contributes to stable housing demand.
- Immediate freeway connectivity via I-84
- Proximity to East County industrial and distribution centers
- Access to Columbia River Gorge recreation and tourism economy
- Relative affordability compared to central Portland neighborhoods
- Established suburban neighborhoods supporting long-term tenancy
Economic & Geographic Context
Troutdale’s economy is supported by logistics, transportation, warehousing, retail services, and tourism related to the Columbia River Gorge. The city’s location at the confluence of the Sandy River and Columbia River enhances its regional visibility and recreation appeal. Tenants often choose Troutdale for its balance between employment access and lower residential density.
Regional anchors influencing housing demand include:
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Sandy River Delta Park
- Portland International Airport via I-84
- Historic Downtown Troutdale retail district
Troutdale Property Management Considerations
Rental properties in Troutdale operate under Oregon statewide landlord-tenant regulations and Multnomah County compliance standards. Because the market includes both older suburban homes and newer multifamily developments, effective Troutdale property management requires neighborhood-level rent positioning, preventative maintenance planning, and tenant screening aligned with workforce housing demand.
For real estate investors, the Troutdale rental market represents a strategically located East County submarket with strong transportation infrastructure, industrial employment drivers, and consistent tenant demand. Professionally managed rental homes in Troutdale, Oregon can deliver reliable occupancy, stable cash flow, and long-term value within the greater Portland metro economy.