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Owner Education

4 posts on owner education from the Velocity Property Management team.

Owner EducationSeptember 8, 2026

Should You Turn Your Bend Rental Into an Airbnb? The Short-Term Rental Reality

Thinking about converting your Bend rental into an Airbnb? Here is the honest look at permits, taxes, expenses, and when short-term rentals actually make sense.

Owner EducationAugust 31, 2026

How to Get Your Central Oregon Rental Ready for Winter (The Checklist I Actually Use)

Frozen pipes are the most expensive winter failure in a Central Oregon rental. Here is the fall checklist we run on every property — and who is actually responsible for each item.

Owner EducationAugust 10, 2026

The Real Cost of a Vacant Rental in Central Oregon (It's More Than You Think)

One turnover on a typical Bend rental runs $8,000 to $10,000 — here is the line-by-line math on lost rent, carrying costs, and turnover work in a 60-to-90-day vacancy market.

Owner EducationAugust 5, 2026

Oregon's 2026 Rent Increase Rules, Explained Without the Legalese

Oregon caps 2026 rent increases at 9.5% — plus the first-year freeze, the once-per-12-months rule, the 90-day notice, and the 15-year exemption most owners miss.