Dalton | Investments

Dalton's White Paper

Our investment strategy explained
Why we invest in apartments
Our investment parameters
How Dalton and its partners are involved

2018 Summer Newsletter

New Tax Law is Good News by Brad Denson and Gary Price with Sensiba San Filippo
Good news for owners of Real Estate Partnerships. The new tax law provides additional write offs for real estate partnerships with a positive net taxable income.
And the Winner Is... by Rebecca Cook
We are thrilled to announce Fairmount Park Apartments won Renovated Property of the Year at the 2018 ACE Awards Ceremony. The Apartment Community Excellence (ACE) celebrates the Oregon real estate industry and its professionals.
Forest Ridge: Value Added for Big Return by Brad Denson and Rebecca Cook
Projects don't have to have a large price tag or take a huge chunk of time. There are certain types of projects that can be done in small bite-sized pieces, and add huge value to the property. The result is an attractive and updated apartment community.
Talking Turkey by Lisa Shoop
What you need to know about service and companion animals, and how Dalton is protecting our assets.
Employee Spotlight by Jeff Denson
Lisa Shoop, is our new portfolio manager.Her passion for people and helping others has buoyed her successful tenure as a multi-family professional. We are lucky to have her!

2017 Spring Newsletter

Rent Control in Portland by Jeff Denson
Dalton Management supports every effort by Multifamily NW to influence the State of Oregon to take sensible measures to solve the housing crisis.
Salem, Oregon's Riverfront Park by Rebecca Cook and Tiffany Abrams
Dalton’s focus on the Salem market is a strategic plan based on the revitalization of downtown and Riverfront Park.
Dalton Loves Fair Housing by Andrea Swiski
Dalton Management is highly immersed with Multifamily NW and their Fair Housing Committee.
Employment Spotlight
Rick Dodson has worked for Dalton for 30 years. He manages a large portfolio in the Bay Area, and also provides on-going consulting for all of Dalton Management’s properties.

2016 Fall Newsletter

Tri-Cities Youth Program by Brad Denson
Dalton Management is a proud sponsor of the Yogi Bear Youth Program, a humanitarian program featured in the Tri-Cities.
2016 Q2 Tri-Cities Market Update by Brad Denson and Raquel Patino
Dalton Management manages four investment properties in the Tri-Cites totaling 485 units: Arborpointe (120 units), Maple Ridge (180 units), Sage Creek (89 units), and Cedar North (96 units).
New Industry Technology by Rebecca Cook
Gone are the days of recording rents on handwritten ledger cards. Recent technological advances have streamlined property management.
Revenue Management System by Andrea Swiski
Revenue management is designed to optimize revenue by pricing leases using the balance between real-time inventory, traffic, and market conditions.

Spring 2016 Newsletter:

Identifying Our Competition by Jeff Denson
Apartments and rental houses are competition we can develop marketing and management strategies to combat. But what about home ownership?
The Salem Trend
Excerpts from The Oregonian, “ When it comes to this key demographic trend, Salem has an edge” printed on 03/26/16
Your Questions Answered by Brad Denson & Tiffany Abrams
In December, we sent a “How are we doing?” survey - you had a few questions; we have answers.
When Weather Happens by Rebecca Cook
How we prepare for weather events to keep your asset safe.
Urban Growth by Andrea Swiski
With the growth and expansion of Portland, Dalton sees a very promising 2016.
Employee Spotlight
Meet Teri Victor, Palo Alto Office Manager and Investor Relations

Fall 2015 Newsletter:

The Buttery Effect by Jeff Denson
How China’s economy, Generation Y, and the Federal Reserve affect our investments in Oregon.
The Hanford Report by Brad Denson
The Department of Energy’s funding of the Hanford cleanup is a major driver of the local Tri-Cities, WA economy where 4 of Dalton's syndications reside.
It’s Time to Re-Invest in Your Investment by Rebecca Cook
Property owners have seen increased cash flow. Rents have grown while vacancy has decreased. Now is the ideal time to put money back into your property.
Rental Growth in Portland by Andrea Swiski
By summer 2015, Portland had recovered from the housing crisis of 2007 causing a significant housing shortage.
Employee Spotlight:
Meet Darene Danielson, Forest Ridge Apartments Community Manager

Spring 2015 Newsletter:

Migration into Oregon Increases as the Economy Improves
Excerpts from The Oregonian/Oregon Live article, “Oregon’s Population Rises as in-Migration Accelerates” by Elliot Njus, November 19, 2014.
A Strong Apartment Market
Excerpts from www.axiometrics.com February 19, 2015
Dalton’s High Level of Excellence Part 2 by Jeff Denson
The community manager is the linchpin of a successful property. Dalton puts in a lot of team hours to choose and hire a new employee.
Year End Review by Tiffany Abrams
2014 was a busy year for Dalton Management in Portland and Dalton Realty in Palo Alto. 2015 is shaping up to be even busier.
Employee Spotlight:
Meet Heather Isaacson, Operations Manager

Summer 2014 Newsletter:

Dalton’s High Level of Excellence Part 1 by Jeffrey M. Denson
Each on-site employee directly affects the results of our assets, which directly affects our investors and owners. Therefore, our top priority is to hire, train, and retain successful community managers.
CAP (Capitalization) Rate by Brad Denson
We are often asked, “What is the CAP rate?” Dalton looks at the CAP rate similar to that of an interest rate. In general, we are capitalizing the future income stream of an apartment project to determine its market value.
Small Changes = Big Impact, Part 3 by Rebecca Cook
Overgrown landscape can age a property. One example is Royal Oaks. With a little money and strategic pruning, this property has an improved landscape, and now the residents can see the unique architecture.
2014 ACE Awards
The Multifamily NW Apartment Excellence Awards (ACE) - Dalton had a winner!
Employee Spotlight:
Meet Rebecca Cook, Regional Property Manager

Winter 2013 Newsletter:

Investing in a Tight Market by Brad Denson
High barriers to entry make Corvallis, Oregon one of the best apartment markets on the west coast. We are excited to announce that Dalton broke into this tight market in September 2013.
Why Rebranding was the Next Step by Brad Denson
The primary goal of an apartment name change is to help reposition the property in the marketplace. Jadwin Village Apartments, built in the 1970s, were in need of a new image and a new name to promote it.
Small Changes = Big Impact, Part 2 by Neil Shah
For not too much more than a cosmetic update, we can renovate apartments to increase their appeal, resulting in monthly rent increases and a longer term resident.
Employee Spotlight:
Meet Bob Alverson, a long time Dalton employee

Summer 2013 Newsletter:

The New American Household
Excerpts from the National Multi Housing Council and National Apartment Association 2013 brochure:
“ Apartments. The Building Blocks of a Smart Economy”
Spring 2013 Apartment Report by Dale Denson
Dale Denson was asked to be a panel member at The Multifamily NW Spring 2013 Apartment Report Breakfast
A Robust Market, by Jeff Denson
The economy in Oregon improves steadily as with the nation. If lending requirements stay relatively conservative, apartments will continue to be well position for continued positive returns.
Value Added Proves a Success, by Brad Denson
Dalton Management acquired the 180-unit Jadwin Village Apartments in early January 2012. A few captial improvements went a long way.
Small Changes = Big Impact, Part 1 by Rebecca Cook
The Patrician Apartments clubhouse was in need of a face-lift. Remodeling something of this size could be a substantial cost. For less than $4,000, we made a big impact.

Dalton Newsletters and Media