Property Management Blog

Managing rental property comes with risk. As landlords and property managers, it is our job to minimize that risk. One easy way to do this is to require that tenants provide a security deposit. Seasoned landlords know the importan... read more

When a tenant has vacated a property, there are many things to consider before filling that vacancy with a new tenant. One of the final tasks to complete, is also one of the most important: cleaning. It sounds simple, but cleaning... read more

In a recently published study, ATTOM Data Solutions compiled the “25 Best Zips for Buying Single Family Rentals.” And, there is one West Georgia city making that list – a list that spans the entire United States.... read more

As discussed in the previous blog, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” The Reasons Tenants Leave, tenants will choose to vacate their rental home at some point. The question to ask yourself as the property owner and landlo... read more

When you own rental property, turnover is inevitable. As the blog title (made famous by The Clash) suggests, most tenants are faced with this decision on a yearly basis. With bad tenants, turnover can be a good thing; it allows fo... read more

The city of Carrollton has been in the spotlight recently through various media outlets, highlighting several draws to the town located about 45 minutes west of Atlanta. Most recently, Curbed Atlanta author Josh Green listed Carro... read more

In a previous blog, we gave statistics showing that Carroll County is a sweet spot for investors, with rental properties in high demand, and the yield those properties are bringing (see blog post “Carroll and Paulding Among ... read more

Landlords are faced with a lot of decisions when it comes to their rental properties. In which area should I purchase a home? How much should I spend? How much rent should I charge? How do I find good tenants? The list goes on and... read more

We are a society that likes to insure things. We insure our homes, our car, the diamonds we wear on our fingers, our health, and even our phones. A  tenant living in a rental home is no different. Just as landlords carry an i... read more

One of the questions we get a lot in property management is whether homeowners should allow pets in their home. There is no simple answer; at the end of the day, it is the homeowner’s decision based on their past experiences... read more