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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 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 Winterization Tips for Your Rental Property
By Centurion Real Estate - Monday, April 3, 2023

Winterization Tips for Your Rental Property

How Do You Winterize a Rental Property?While many of us don't want to admit it, winter is well on its way. Most homeowners learn from experience that it's essential to prepare their homes for the colder months well in advance, but many others, such as renters, haven't...
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Blog Post How Do I Handle Landscaping at My Rental Home?
By Centurion Real Estate - Sunday, April 2, 2023

How Do I Handle Landscaping at My Rental Home?

Landscaping for Rental PropertiesThe issue of handling landscaping at your rental property often arises. Over the years, we have tried several approaches to achieve the best result for our clients. After years of dealing with landscape challenges, we always recommend that our cli...
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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 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 5 Tips To Remodel Your Rental Property
By Centurion Real Estate - Saturday, April 1, 2023

5 Tips To Remodel Your Rental Property

Interested in turnkey services? Contact the Centurion team today! Not only can remodeling your rental property increase the value, but it can reduce the cost of ongoing repairs and maintenance, reduce liability and attract better tenants fast just to name of few of the many benef...
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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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