Author name: Kolby Knickerbocker

Kolby Knickerbocker is the co-owner of Legacy Property Management in Bend, Oregon, where he manages residential rental properties across Deschutes County. A Central Oregon real estate investor and property manager with 7 years of real-estate investment and management eperience, Kolby specializes in data-driven property management strategies that help investors maximize returns in the Bend, Redmond, and Sisters rental markets.

Bend vs Redmond for Rental Property

Bend vs. Redmond for Rental Property Investors

May 20, 2026 Bend vs Redmond for Rental Property Investors Home If you’re shopping for a rental property in Central Oregon, you’ve probably already narrowed it down to two cities: Bend and Redmond. They sit about 20 minutes apart, share the same high desert climate, and both have strong job markets powered by healthcare, tourism,

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First-Time Landlord Checklist

First-Time Landlord Checklist for Bend Homeowners

April 24, 2026 First-Time Landlord Checklist: What Bend Homeowners Need to Know Before Renting Their Property So you’ve decided to rent out your Bend home. Maybe you’re relocating for work, moving in with a partner, or you’ve held onto a property long enough that the equity looks too good to sell. Whatever brought you here,

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Best Neighborhoods in Bend Oregon

Best Neighborhoods in Bend Oregon | Local Neighborhood Guide

April 14, 2026 Best Neighborhoods in Bend Oregon: A Local Guide for Homeowners, Investors, and New Residents If you’ve been searching for the best neighborhoods in Bend Oregon, you’ve probably noticed that “best” is a relative term around here. Unlike cities where one zip code clearly outshines the rest, Bend is a collection of distinct

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property management cost in bend

How Much Does Property Management Cost in Bend?

March 10, 2026 How Much Does Property Management Cost in Bend? Introduction Being a real-estate investor in Bend is an exciting prospect and most investors want the best “bang for their buck” when considering a property manager. It’s one of the first questions we get from our potential owners: what’s the cost of Bend property

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sell or rent bend home

Should I Sell or Rent My Bend Home? A Market Analysis Framework

March 6, 2026 Should You Should I Sell or Rent My Bend Home? A Market Analysis Framework Introduction It’s one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll face as a homeowner: should you sell or rent your Bend home? Maybe you’re relocating for work and can’t decide whether to cash out or hold on. Maybe you

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accidental landlord

Accidental Landlord Guide: Bend Homeowner to Investor

February 27, 2026 The Accidental Landlord Guide: From Bend Homeowner to Rental Property Investor You never planned to be a landlord. Maybe you got a job offer in another city and couldn’t sell your Bend home fast enough. Maybe you inherited a property from a family member. Maybe you’re relocating temporarily and figured renting made

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