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Blog Post Beyond the Background Check: 6 Unconventional Tenant Screening Tips for Greater Portland, Maine Landlords

Beyond the Background Check: 6 Unconventional Tenant Screening Tips for Greater Portland, Maine Land...

By Michael Marquis Wednesday, April 30, 2025
If you’ve been managing rentals in Greater Portland, Maine for more than five minutes, you know the usual tenant screening routine: credit report, landlord references, criminal background checks, the works. And while those tools are essential, they don’t always tell t... More +
Blog Post Why Knowing Your Tenants Personally is the Secret to Multifamily Performance in Greater Portland, Maine

Why Knowing Your Tenants Personally is the Secret to Multifamily Performance in Greater Portland, Ma...

By Michael Marquis Wednesday, April 30, 2025
When it comes to managing small multifamily properties in Greater Portland, Maine, most landlords think in terms of spreadsheets, rent rolls, and cap rates. But here’s a truth not enough investors talk about: the real secret to building performance lies in the people who li... More +
Blog Post So You Bought a 4-Unit in Westbrook… Now What?

So You Bought a 4-Unit in Westbrook… Now What?

By Michael Marquis Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Ah, the sweet smell of closing day. You just picked up a duplex or maybe a spicy little 6-unit in South Portland. You’re officially a multifamily investor in Greater Portland, Maine. 🎉Now comes the part HGTV never shows: stabilization.It’s not glamorous. There... More +
Blog Post 🎣 Lobsters, Leaks, and Loose Railings: Your Pre-Inspection Guide for Multifamily Properties in Greater Portland, Maine

🎣 Lobsters, Leaks, and Loose Railings: Your Pre-Inspection Guide for Multifamily Properties in Gr...

By Michael Marquis Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Congratulations! You just bought a multifamily in Greater Portland, Maine. Maybe it’s a classic Munjoy Hill triplex or a brick beauty off Congress Street. Either way, you’re now the proud captain of a real estate vessel—and it’s time to make sure she doesn... More +
Blog Post The Hannibal Lecter Technique of Property Management: How to Read the Minds of Your Tenants (Without the Creepy Mask)

The Hannibal Lecter Technique of Property Management: How to Read the Minds of Your Tenants (Without...

By Michael Marquis Wednesday, April 30, 2025
In the world of small multifamily property management in Maine, knowledge is power — and guess who has all the inside info? That’s right: your tenants. These everyday residents are your eyes, ears, and (in the best cases) friendly early warning systems.But most l... More +
Blog Post Spring into Action: The Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist for Small Multifamily Properties in Maine

Spring into Action: The Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist for Small Multifamily Properties...

By Michael Marquis Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Ah, spring in Maine — where snowbanks melt, tulips peek out, and your multifamily property quietly whispers, "Please check my roof before it rains for three weeks straight." As a small multifamily property owner in Southern Maine, spring isn’t just... More +