Bulletproof Compliance: Navigating Lead Paint in Pre-1978 BuildingsReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: In our latest NARPM meeting, Steve Hoff, President of LeadClasses.com, delivered a critical reality check for property managers and industry partners. With the EPA significantly tightening enforcement on lead-based paint rules in 2026, manag...

The Sober Path to Growth: Navigating the Bear vs. Bull Debate at The EvergreenReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: Last week’s Investor Lab "Bear vs. Bull Debate" at The Evergreen offered a rare commodity: a sober, holistic picture of the real estate landscape. Guest speaker Eric Larsen grounded the room of 60+ practitioners in...

Forward Motion: The Westside Investor Network (WIN) February RecapReading Time: 5 MinutesSummary: The February WIN event at Uptown Properties was a masterclass in local market intelligence. From a granular look at the 2026–2029 cycle to the technical math behind joint ventures, our guest panel-Michael Maier, Mike Nuss, and Chris Mer...

Highlights from the NARPM Portland LuncheonReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: The monthly NARPM event at the Old Spaghetti Factory featured a full house and a forward-looking deep dive into the intersection of property management and Artificial Intelligence. With guest speakers from RentVine and Property Manager Websites (PMW), the discussio...

Values-Driven Investing: A Recap of "Inside the Deal" with Brandon EastmanReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: While many real estate events get lost in the "granular jargon" of cap rates and IRR, the latest Investor Lab event offered something deeper. Guest Brandon Eastman (Owner of Bentley's Coffee) sat down in Salem ...

Event Recap: CCIM Apartment Update with Patrick BarryReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: The recent CCIM luncheon brought a sobering "reality check" to Portland’s multifamily sector. Keynote speaker Patrick Barry outlined a market currently squeezed by grim labor statistics, rising vacancies, and skyrocketing operating costs. ...

Reading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: Scaling a real estate portfolio requires more than just capital—it requires the right partnerships and a clear "why." At the recent Portland REI meetup, guest speaker Jason James shared his journey from the 9-5 grind to a multi-state portfolio.Values, Vision, and the Vault: A Recap of the Po...

PMSC 2026: The "Un-Conference" RecapI sat down with one of our owners AJ Shepard following his return from the PM Systems Conference (PMSC) at the Suncoast in Las Vegas. His perspective on the event and where the industry is heading was a total departure from the usual trade show vibe.The "Un-Conference" ExperienceAcco...

Partner Perspectives: Jock McNeill on Breaking the "Founder's Ceiling" At our recent NARPM meeting, Jock McNeill (VP of Partner Relations, PURE Property Management) delivered a masterclass on the evolution of a PM business. After 20 years and 600 units, Jock realized a hard truth: If you are the only one who can solve HR or ...

FRESH 2026: Why Relationships Are the Real Foundation of Portland Real EstateReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: The 2026 FRESH event kicked off the year by bringing together over 100 leaders from across Portland’s real estate spectrum at the historic Sentinel Hotel. From the high-touch service to the stunning Governor Ballroom, the eve...