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Blog Post It’s Not If You’ll Spend Money on Maintenance, But When
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

It’s Not If You’ll Spend Money on Maintenance, But When

“It’s Not If You’ll Spend Money on Maintenance… But When” There’s one universal truth about owning rental property: It’s not if you’ll spend money on maintenance… but when.In this article, I want to dig into the reality...
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Blog Post What Is an Annual Property Evaluation & Why Is It Necessary?
By Centurion Real Estate - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

What Is an Annual Property Evaluation & Why Is It Necessary?

If you own a rental property, you’ve probably heard the term “annual property evaluation.” But what exactly does that mean? And why do professional property managers insist on doing them every single year?Today, we’re breaking down what an annual prop...
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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 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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