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Blog Post Real Estate vs. Stocks: What’s the Better Investment?
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Real Estate vs. Stocks: What’s the Better Investment?

The Big Question "Real estate or stocks—which is the better investment?”It’s the age-old question every investor faces. Whether you’re dreaming of passive income from rentals or riding the stock market’s ups and downs, today we’re bre...
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Blog Post Oregon Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord-Tenant Rights in Salem
By Centurion Real Estate - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oregon Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord-Tenant Rights in Salem

Key TakeawaysOregon landlord-tenant law outlines clear rules for disclosures, security deposits, rent increases, and eviction procedures that both landlords and tenants should understand.Landlords must provide specific written disclosures at the start of a tenancy, including info...
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Blog Post Calling All New Employees
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Calling All New Employees

Hey — if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re looking for something more from your next job. More growth. More purpose. More of a team that actually supports you.If that sounds like you… keep reading.At Centurion, we beli...
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Blog Post A Day in Property Maintenance: The Realities Nobody Talks About
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

A Day in Property Maintenance: The Realities Nobody Talks About

My name is Mendell Gosnell with Centurion Real Estate Management - a property management company in Salem and serving the Mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon. In my 20 plus years of experience in real estate I have been very impressed with Maintenance Techs over the years. They don&#...
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Blog Post A Day in the Life Inside a Property Management Company – Pulling Back the Curtain
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

A Day in the Life Inside a Property Management Company – Pulling Back the Curtain

Every day in property management looks different… One minute you're handling a maintenance emergency. Next, you're resolving a tenant dispute, coordinating a turnover, or protecting an owner from a costly legal mistake.This is what really happens behind the scenes....
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Blog Post Cash-for-Keys: A Smart Alternative to Eviction Part 2
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Cash-for-Keys: A Smart Alternative to Eviction Part 2

How to Structure a Cash-for-Keys AgreementWhile Cash-for-Keys is generally unregulated in most states, it’s still important to handle the process professionally and in writing. At Centurion Real Estate Management, we always ensure agreements are clear, documented, and ...
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Blog Post How Centurion Communicates with Owners
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

How Centurion Communicates with Owners

One of the most common frustrations we hear from property owners who come to us is, “I could never get my old property manager to call me back.”At Centurion Real Estate Management, we take communication seriously — because good management isn’t just a...
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Blog Post Our Industry-Best Guarantees at Centurion
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Our Industry-Best Guarantees at Centurion

When you pick a property management partner, you're not just choosing someone to collect rent or handle maintenance-you're choosing someone who stands behind their work.That's why at Centurion, we back our service with guarantees you won't find at many other ...
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Blog Post Oregon Security Deposit Laws
By Centurion Real Estate - Thursday, February 12, 2026

Oregon Security Deposit Laws

Key TakeawaysOregon does not set a statewide limit on security deposit amounts, but local ordinances may apply, and state law strictly regulates how deposits are handled.Landlords must provide a written receipt for any security deposit and follow detailed rules on allowable deduc...
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Blog Post Departmental vs Portfolio Style Property Management
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Departmental vs Portfolio Style Property Management

Did you know that the way a property management company organizes its team can make or break your rental experience? Most owners don’t — but now, you will.Because in property management, structure determines performance. There are two major organizational models ...
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