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Deschutes County Rural Accessory Dwelling Unit* (ADU) Update

Wednesday, October 04

The Deschutes County Board recently gave the green light to amendments concerning Rural Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), influenced by Senate Bills 391 and 644. The objective is to establish guidelines for rural ADUs in Oregon's rural zones, promoting housing diversity. Alterations have been made...


Strategic Realty’s Distressed Property Guide for Oregon

Monday, September 25

(see link at bottom of page) Navigating the labyrinthine world of real estate investment is no small feat. The challenges are amplified when you delve into the specialized field of distressed properties. Recognizing the need for accurate, comprehensive, and actionable information, we, at Strategi...


Government Funding for Your Home Improvements

Thursday, July 27

If you've been contemplating home improvement, especially those that help the environment while reducing monthly expenses, this is a great year to get started on them. In 2002, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which dramatically increased the tax incentives on many home improveme...


What is a Gross Rent Multiplier?

Wednesday, July 26

Although we only see it infrequently used in Central Oregon, the Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is a fairly commonly used metric in the larger real estate industry for determining the relative value of income-producing properties. It is calculated by dividing the sale price of a property by the annu...


What is an APOD in Commercial Real Estate?

Tuesday, July 25

In commercial real estate, APOD stands for Annual Property Operating Data. It is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a property’s income and expenses over the course of a year. An APOD is an handy tool for quickly getting up to speed on a new property. By providing a clear and conci...


References - The Difference it Makes

Friday, December 11

I have never been one to push people to leave me a review or reference but today I received one of the most heartfelt and amazing references from a client I connected with on Bigger Pockets. Throughout our time together I have gotten to know them, what they are looking for, their goals, their end...