Jordan Sparks

Jordan Sparks

Salem/Keizer
13
Oct
Market data visualization showing Salem-Keizer Q3 2026 multifamily sales trends

Salem-Keizer Q1-3 2026: What Duplexes Actually Sold For

What duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes actually closed for in Salem-Keizer this quarter. Real verified closing prices, price per door, and days on market data you can use to benchmark offers or list prices, not asking price averages.
11 min read
10
Oct
Oregon Rent Control Since 2019: What Changed Every Year

Oregon Rent Control Since 2019: What Changed Every Year

Oregon's rent control law ties maximum rent increases to inflation rather than a fixed percentage. Since 2019, the allowable cap has shifted multiple times as inflation moved and lawmakers adjusted the formula. For 2026, the cap is 9.5 percent; for 2027, it's 10 percent.
9 min read
08
Oct
Close-up of an eviction notice document showing typed text and legal language

When Oregon Landlords Owe Relocation Assistance, and When They Don't

Oregon landlords owe relocation assistance in specific situations: certain no-cause terminations and rent increases exceeding the state cap. For-cause evictions, rent increases under the cap, and first-year terminations typically don't trigger it.
8 min read
06
Oct
Oregon state landlord-tenant law document showing security deposit rules

Security Deposits and Late Fees: What Oregon Law Allows

Oregon imposes no dollar cap on security deposits but mandates written lease documentation, a 31-day return window with itemized deductions, and late fees following one of three state-approved formulas.
10 min read
03
Oct
How to Finance a Duplex, Fourplex or Apartment building in Salem & Keizer, Oregon

How to Finance a Duplex, Fourplex or Apartment building in Salem & Keizer, Oregon

The loan product that works for your small apartment building in Salem depends entirely on unit count, not price. Two to four units stay in residential lending with FHA and conventional options. Five units or more require commercial financing.
12 min read
01
Oct
Sample rent increase notice showing legal requirements and formatting

Oregon's 2027 Max Rent Increase Is 10%, and Why You May Not Want to Use It

Oregon's maximum allowable rent increase for 2027 is 10%, confirmed by the Department of Administrative Services. The cap applies to most residential tenancies under ORS 90.324(b), but hitting the legal limit every year isn't a strategy.
9 min read
29
Sep
Marion County property tax statement showing assessed value and tax amount

Marion County Tax Statements Just Landed. Here's What To Do With Yours

The Marion County tax statement in your mailbox is not routine paperwork. It contains the actual dollar figure you need to update your rental property's cash flow worksheet and expense ratio before making any investment decisions this fall.
8 min read
26
Sep
Court document or legal notice related to eviction proceedings

Evicting a Tenant in Salem or Keizer: What Oregon Law Requires

Evicting a tenant in Oregon requires following strict legal procedures. This guide covers the difference between for-cause and no-cause terminations, proper notice requirements, and the court filing process in Marion County for Salem and Keizer landlords.
10 min read
24
Sep
Multi-unit apartment building in Salem, Oregon

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Small Apartment Building in Salem-Keizer?

Whether now is the right time to buy depends on one thing: whether a specific property produces cash flow you can live with at today's actual rates and rents.
11 min read
19
Sep
Landlord reviewing tenant application paperwork

Screening Your First Tenant: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Landlords

Screening your first tenant sets the tone for your entire landlord experience. This guide walks you through the legal requirements, the step-by-step process, and how to spot real red flags versus normal financial messiness so you can choose a tenant with confidence.
10 min read