Portland Modern Rentals provides attentive, full-service property management for rental owners in Portland, Oregon, metro area.
You’ll work directly with a local team that knows your property, understands your goals, and keeps you informed. No call centers. No wondering who is handling your home. Just clear communication and detail-driven management from people you can trust.
You communicate directly with the people managing your property. We believe owners deserve informed answers—not call centers, layers of staff, or unanswered messages.
A vacant property should never leave you wondering what is happening. We provide regular updates on inquiries, showings, applicant activity, market feedback, and recommended pricing adjustments.
Every property deserves more than a basic listing. We combine professional presentation, compelling property descriptions, broad online exposure, and responsive showing coordination to attract qualified applicants.
Rental pricing and tenant demand can vary significantly across Portland-area neighborhoods. We evaluate comparable properties, current competition, property condition, location, and seasonal demand before recommending a strategy.
From lease documents and inspection reports to maintenance invoices and owner accounting, the small details matter. Our management approach is organized, careful, and transparent.
We handle the day-to-day responsibilities of operating your rental property, including:
We worked with Lance Marrs when we first moved to Portland and bought our home. Being a Portland local, Lance knew every neighborhood (in the city and the suburbs) and helped us navigate which area would be fitting for our family and needs. After viewing a few properties together, he was able to hone in on exactly what we were looking for and found us the perfect house. Because he is so well-connected in the area, he was able to leverage his relationship with the listing agent to ensure a smooth escrow process and help us find trusted vendors for inspections, etc. The process was pleasant and fun, and we were so grateful for his guidance.
Lance and Team led us through our Portland home sale. Considerations in choosing Lance were his knowledge of our neighborhood, his keen focus on an aligned strategy, frequent and precise communication, and his "can-do attitude. The stresses of the home sale were reduced when we saw how the team organized their plans and critical details. We have moved multiple times and know that strategic agents with excellent communication skills are not easy to find. We made the right choice in Lance.
Lance gets it. He understands that real estate is individual and personal. Lance listens as he leads, both uncovering and organizing the objectives of the deal. It's Lance's innate ability to navigate the nuance and still maintain perspective that makes him special. At every step, Lance and his team deliver to the highest professional standards, but it's Lance's respect for the many dimensions of real estate that make it so valuable to work with him.
We first met Lance almost 20 years ago when he was representing our new neighbors next door. Over the years, we stayed in touch, so when we decided to start looking for a new house, we immediately thought of Lance. He's so good at being able to connect and get to know you, as well as your likes and dislikes. We always felt that he was looking out for our best interests and wasn't there to just make a sale. He'll tell you if he thinks the house isn't the right one for you, and when to be patient and keep looking. And when you find the right one, he'll push you to go for it. He's a skilled negotiator, and we trusted his judgement for every step of our home buying + selling journey. And bonus, he's fun to tour homes and hang out with!
Lance got us our dream home. He was always available to talk and share his insights throughout the process. He was invaluable during negotiations with the sellers, and made sure we received professional quotes on any updates/repairs so we knew the reality of what we were getting into. We highly recommend him!
We highly recommend Portland Modern Rentals for your property management needs. Our relationship with PMR originally extended from our experience with Lance on the real estate side of Portland Modern. Having used other property managers in the past, with mixed results, we were excited to engage PMR for our newly acquired single family investment property. As always, Lance's marketing game is on point, leading to a steady flow of prospective tenants and ultimately the placement of a highly-qualified tenant. In terms of ongoing management, Lance and Jack are both highly skilled with balancing the needs of the owner with the experience of the tenant. In our experience, this has led to a win-win situation for all: a happy tenant and a stable return on our investment.
Portland Modern Rentals combines the personal attention of a small local company with the professional systems owners expect from a full-service property manager. Residents and owners have access to secure online portals, but technology never replaces personal communication. When an important decision arises, you can speak directly with someone who understands the situation and knows your property. That balance allows us to provide organized management without making owners feel like another number.
Portland Modern Rentals is managed by Lance and Jack Marrs, a father-and-son team with years of experience in Portland real estate, property marketing, leasing, and residential management. Our hands-on structure means the people you speak with are closely involved in the actual management of your property. We know the homes in our portfolio, communicate directly with our clients, and take personal responsibility for the quality of our service. Bonus - we were born & raised in Portland. It’s a big part of our DNA.
We work with rental owners who value communication, thoughtful property care, professional leasing, and a long-term approach to their investment. Whether you are preparing to rent your home for the first time, managing an investment property, moving out of the area, or looking for a better property-management experience, we would be happy to learn more about your situation. Accidental landlords welcome.
We provide regular vacancy updates covering inquiries, showings, applicant activity, market feedback, and any recommended changes to the leasing strategy.
You will have direct communication with the Portland Modern Rentals team. We do not route owners through a national call center.
We review comparable rentals, active competition, location, property condition, amenities, seasonality, and current market demand before making a recommendation.
Residents submit maintenance requests through their online portal. We review the issue, coordinate the appropriate response, communicate with vendors, and involve the owner when approval or a larger decision is needed.Residents submit maintenance requests through their online portal. We review the issue, coordinate the appropriate response, communicate with vendors, and involve the owner when approval or a larger decision is needed.
Yes. Owners receive regular statements and can access financial information and property documents through the secure owner portal.
Yes. We can identify repairs, cleaning, safety, and presentation items that should be addressed before the property is marketed.
Portland Modern Rentals is managed by Lance and Jack Marrs, a father-and-son team with years of experience in Portland real estate, property marketing, leasing, and residential management. Our hands-on structure means the people you speak with are closely involved in the actual management of your property. We know the homes in our portfolio, communicate directly with our clients, and take personal responsibility for the quality of our service. Bonus - we were born & raised in Portland. It’s a big part of our DNA.