The 5 Oregon Laws That Separate DIY Landlords from Pros
Oregon’s rental laws carry more rules and nuance than most owners realize. We deal with them every day here at RidgeLine, and we see owners get tripped up by the same issues over and over.
Bend’s Rental Market Update: Apartments Adjust while Homes Stay Strong
Over the last 12 months, apartment market occupancy has decreased by 1% across the board. That tracks with what we are seeing in the market: demand is down, and, along with it, rents are down -3.2% from Q2 to Q4 of 2025. Rents got hit harder than originally projected by Costar. A lot of that […]
Renters Insurance: A Simple Requirement That Protects Everyone
We absolutely require that any tenants renting units we manage have renters’ insurance. It tends to be a low-friction rule that protects everyone, especially the owner and manager. In this article, we will describe the benefits that renters’ insurance typically covers.
How We Lease in Any Season
One of our strengths here at Ridgeline is our ability to lease properties quickly to qualified tenants at strong rent rates year-round. Here in Central Oregon, leasing is seasonal. This is due to the weather and holidays.
Bend Apartment Summer 25’ Update
Over the last 12 months, the market has steadily improved occupancy by 2.8% across the board. So far, the market has been able to absorb the new inventory and keep rents steady with a slight .2% increase. Although projected rent growth from 2024 to the end of 2025 is expected to increase by 2.8%, we […]
How to Avoid Deal Cancelation
When purchasing a new property, it is always advisable to intend to close without requesting any credits. Sometimes things arise during the inspection process that cannot be resolved or would make it a terrible deal. Yet, there is power in the ability to say no, even when you are incentivized to say yes. There are […]
Why Invest In Real Estate In Bend, Oregon
There are many reasons to invest in Bend, Oregon, beyond the beauty. We will dig into the five factors that make Bend an incredible place to invest in. Why here at RidgeLine we love working this market. Five Factors Test Bend passed the five factors test which are: Population Growth Between 2010 and 2022, the […]
5 Factors to Quickly Analyze a Real Estate Investment Deal
RidgeLine, we focus on five factors to help clients filter deals relatively quickly without losing opportunities.
Why Cash-on-Cash Return is King
The Cash-On-Cash return is merely the profit earned from the cash invested in a deal. To state it more simply, it is the cash we make from our money.
Home Vs. Apartment Investment: Which One is Better?
There are various ways to invest in Real Estate. Two of the most common methods are purchasing single-family homes or apartments (5 or more units) as rentals. At Rigdeline, we have explored both avenues for many years.