Property Management Blog

Math: we love it, or we hate it. But don’t make the landlord mistake of allowing something as simple as prorating rent to cause you to inadvertently lose money, or overcharge the tenant. Calculating prorated rent is a skill ... read more

Depending on your geographic location, you may have already had your share of winter weather, even snow. Being in the south, West Georgia to be exact, we are just now preparing for our first taste of freezing temperatures for the ... read more

If you own rental property, you’ve likely dealt with tenant complaints; it typically comes with the territory of being a landlord. However, rather than just constantly bumping heads with the tenant, there are more pragmatic ... read more

BY: ERIN EBERLINWhether the market is strong, or struggling, finding tenants is a quintessential part of being a landlord. With all of the digital opportunities, you’d be selling yourself short by simply placing a sign in th... read more

In a previous post, we talked about tenant screening practices, and how to best set yourself up for success when processing a prospective tenant’s application. Part of that process is income verification. Every landlord want... read more

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” While I don’t know if he owned rental property, this axiom rings true for just about every part of being a landlord. It is certainly... read more

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

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