Property Management

Portland Property Management Without the Guesswork

Most property managers leave owners in the dark. We don’t.


Portland Modern Rentals provides attentive, full-service property management for rental owners throughout the Portland 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.

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Why Owners Choose Portland Modern Rentals

Direct Communication

You communicate directly with the people managing your property. We believe owners deserve informed answers—not call centers, layers of staff, or unanswered messages.

Proactive Vacancy Updates

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.

Thoughtful Property Marketing

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.

Local Market Knowledge

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.

Detail-Driven Management

From lease documents and inspection reports to maintenance invoices and owner accounting, the small details matter. Our management approach is organized, careful, and transparent.

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Full-Service Rental Management

We handle the day-to-day responsibilities of operating your rental property, including:

  • Rental Analysis and Pricing: We evaluate your property, current market conditions, competing rentals, and your ownership goals to recommend a strategic rental price.
  • Property Preparation: Before marketing begins, we help identify repairs, safety concerns, cleaning needs, and improvements that may strengthen the property’s appeal.
  • Marketing and Showings: We create and distribute your rental listing, respond to prospective residents, coordinate showings, monitor activity, and keep you updated throughout the vacancy.
  • Applicant Screening: Applicants are evaluated using consistent written screening criteria and applicable fair-housing requirements.
  • Leasing and Move-In Coordination: We prepare the rental agreement, collect required funds and documentation, coordinate possession, and establish a detailed record of the property’s move-in condition.
  • Rent Collection and Owner Accounting: Residents can make payments through an online portal, while owners receive statements and access to important financial information through their owner portal.
  • Maintenance Coordination: We receive resident maintenance requests, evaluate the situation, communicate with vendors, obtain estimates when appropriate, and keep you informed about material decisions.
  • Renewals and Rent Reviews: As a tenancy approaches renewal, we evaluate the market, review the tenancy, and help you determine an appropriate renewal strategy.
  • Move-Out and Turnover Management: We coordinate the move-out process, document the property’s condition, complete the required accounting, and develop a plan to prepare the home for its next resident.
  • Rental Compliance: We help navigate the operational requirements affecting rental properties in Portland and surrounding jurisdictions.

Our Testimonials

Tobey

Tobey

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 fami...
Jim & Stacey

Jim & Stacey

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....
Nathan

Nathan

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 maint...
Heather & Thomas

Heather & Thomas

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...
Chuck

Chuck

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/re...

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Nathan & Angela

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...

Our Management Process

1
Understand Your Property
We begin by learning about your home, your timeline, and your goals. We also identify any preparation or compliance items that should be addressed before leasing.
2
Develop the Rental Strategy
We recommend a rental price, property-preparation plan, marketing approach, and leasing timeline based on current conditions.
3
Market and Lease the Property
We manage the listing, inquiries, showings, screening, lease preparation, and move-in process while keeping you informed.
4
Manage the Tenancy
After move-in, we coordinate rent collection, accounting, resident communication, maintenance, renewals, inspections, and ongoing property needs.

Boutique Service. Professional Systems.

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.

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Meet Your Property Management Team

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.

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Property Management for Portland-Area Owners

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Ready for a Better Property Management Experience?

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.

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Work With the Best

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply explore your options, get in touch with us today. We’re excited to learn more about your goals and are committed to providing exceptional service every step of the way.
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Contact Details

PORTLAND MODERN

Phone

(503) 701-5323

Email

[email protected]

Address

PO Box 25321 Portland OR 97298

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