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Blog Post Why Is My House Not Renting?
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Why Is My House Not Renting?

If your rental property isn’t getting showings or applications, it’s easy to assume you need better photos… a premium listing… maybe even an expensive video tour.But the truth is: those things rarely fix the real problem. Let me walk you throug...
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Blog Post Should You Sell Or Rent Your Salem House? Property Management Tips
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Should You Sell Or Rent Your Salem House? Property Management Tips

One of the top questions homeowners ask is:“Should I sell my home or rent it out?”The right answer depends on your goals, the market, and — of course — the math.Start With Your Goals (“Define Your Goals”)Step 1: Define Your Goals Short-term cas...
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Blog Post The Reality of Property Management — A Thankless, Nickel-and-Dime Industry
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Reality of Property Management — A Thankless, Nickel-and-Dime Industry

Property management isn’t glamorous. It’s not easy. And it’s definitely not the high-profit industry many people think it is.I’m Mendell Gosnell with Centurion Real Estate Management, and today I want to talk honestly about what this business is really lik...
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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 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 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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Blog Post Property Managers vs. Real Estate Agents — What’s the Difference?
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Property Managers vs. Real Estate Agents — What’s the Difference?

I like to joke that the main difference is that Agents work 10 hours to make $10k and PM’s work 10 hours to get yelled at disrespected and make $100.Most property owners know what a real estate agent does — but when it comes to managing a rental, they often ask: &ldqu...
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