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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 What Is the Difference Between a Repair and an Improvement?
By Centurion Real Estate - Friday, August 18, 2023

What Is the Difference Between a Repair and an Improvement?

DISCLAIMER: I am not a CPA or Attorney, I just play one in my day job as a property manager…all joking aside, check with your CPA or Attorney for specific advice. It is a technical questions but very important for tax purposes and one of the more misunderstood topics ...
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Blog Post How Much Does Rental Property Maintenance Cost? Part 1
By Centurion Real Estate - Sunday, April 2, 2023

How Much Does Rental Property Maintenance Cost? Part 1

How Do You Calculate Maintenance Costs on a Rental Property? Some thoughts to consider when figuring out how much maintenance will cost on your rental property. Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to the property management team here at Centurion!
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Blog Post How Much Does Rental Property Maintenance Cost? Part 2
By Centurion Real Estate - Sunday, April 2, 2023

How Much Does Rental Property Maintenance Cost? Part 2

How much to set aside for maintenance expenses for your rental property? Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to the property management team here at Centurion!
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Blog Post Some Thoughts About Landscape Maintenance for Your Rental Property
By Centurion Real Estate - Sunday, April 2, 2023

Some Thoughts About Landscape Maintenance for Your Rental Property

How Can I Make My Rental Property More Attractive?There are many reasons to maintain a clean, neat, and attractive landscape on an investment property. When a unit is vacant, it helps to attract good tenancy. While occupied, it helps maintain neighbor relations and reflects the t...
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Blog Post Why You Should Use a Licensed Contractor on Your Rental Property
By Centurion Real Estate - Sunday, April 2, 2023

Why You Should Use a Licensed Contractor on Your Rental Property

Can I Get In Trouble for Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor in Oregon?A rental property is an important part of your financial portfolio, and obviously, maintenance costs will affect your return on investment. Therefore, property owners often wonder, "Why use licensed cont...
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Blog Post Should Tenants Do Repairs?
By Centurion Real Estate - Friday, March 31, 2023

Should Tenants Do Repairs?

Should Your Tenants Do Their Own Rental Repairs?The offer seems innocuous enough… the tenant calls, mentions a maintenance issue on your property, and offers to repair it. While it may sound like an excellent idea that will save you and the tenant money and time, it can le...
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Blog Post Why an In-house Maintenance Department Makes Sense
By Centurion Real Estate - Friday, March 31, 2023

Why an In-house Maintenance Department Makes Sense

The Importance of an In-house Maintenance DepartmentThe profitable operation of your rental property requires a sensible approach to maintenance services. One of our jobs as a property management company is to see that these services are provided.Over the years, we have used diff...
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