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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 Don’t Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg — Why Neglecting Your Property Is a Costly Mistake
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Don’t Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg — Why Neglecting Your Property Is a Costly Mistake

There’s an old story about the goose that laid the golden egg. The owner got greedy, cut corners, and stopped caring for the goose — and eventually, it stopped producing.We see the same thing happen with rental properties all the time.I’m Mendell Gosnell with&nb...
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Blog Post Why Cash Flow Is the Real MVP of Real Estate Investing
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Why Cash Flow Is the Real MVP of Real Estate Investing

If you’re diving into the world of real estate investing, there’s one concept that can make or break your success: **cash flow**. While appreciation often steals the spotlight, it’s cash flow that keeps your portfolio sustainable, profitable, and stress-free. I...
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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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