Atlanta Property Management Blog

Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in a Rental Property

We humans have had pets for a long, long time. We've kept furry friends around for longer than we've been planting crops; that's about 12,000 years, give or take.Pet ownership may be older than written history, but mankind's erstwhile companions aren't always ...

Difference Between Service, Emotional Support Animals, and Pets

There's a reason we humans love having furry friends around. Some studies have recorded a 300% oxytocin level increase when in the presence of dogs.The effect pets have on people has led to a rise in support animals. In particular, when it comes to tenants applying for your p...

How to Make Lease Renewals Simple in Atlanta

Atlanta has a sky-high renter population at 55%.Property owners who want to get the most out of their profits have to be masters of lease renewals. Lease renewals in Atlanta can be a breeze by following some straightforward steps.What should you do to simplify your lease renewal ...

Tenant Management 101: Lease Enforcement Laws in Georgia

There are a lot of balls you have to juggle as a landlord. Finding tenants, making sure your property stays in good shape, the list goes on and on. One thing you'll want to make sure you don't sleep on is the law-especially the law around lease enforcement.Luckily, we'...

What to Look For in a Georgia Tenant Criminal Background Check

You've been burned by bad tenants before. Some of this has to do with bad screening on your part. In particular, you've performed no or poor background checks.So you're wondering: what do you look for in a Georgia tenant criminal background check? There are a number o...

What Does Full-Service Property Management Mean?

There are nearly 20 million rental properties in the United States. While many property owners do a great job of managing a property themselves, others need extra help.If you're a landlord, hiring property managers can take a weight off of your shoulders while making money fr...

3 Effective Rental Property Portfolio Management Tips to Follow

As it stands, about 70% of rental properties in the US are owned by individual investors.Becoming a real estate investor can be a great way to generate income as long as you're doing things right. Over time, building up a real estate portfolio will allow you to increase your ...

4 Facts to Know About For Rent by Owner Properties in Atlanta

According to the IRS, more than 10 million Americans include rental income on their taxes each year. There are both new landlords and well-established landlords buying up rental properties all the time and using them to generate passive income.If you'd like to join them, you&...

4 Reasons to Have a Tenant Portal for Your Atlanta Rental Properties

If you're a current landlord, then you'll know that managing your rental property is already tough enough. Those with multiple properties may feel like they're constantly running around, taking care of one issue after the other.You deserve to spend time with your love...

How to Become a Real Estate Investor in Atlanta

Property values in Atlanta are rising. In January of 2023, the median home price was around $350,000. So, if you want to start investing in Atlanta real estate, you'll want to get started sooner than later.So, how do you start? We've got the 411. Read on to find out how t...