Property Management Insights

When most landlords think about a lease, they see it as a simple agreement: rent gets paid on time, tenants stay put for a year, and everyone moves on when the term ends. But at Atlanta Area Property Management, we see the lease as something much more powerful — a tool that...

Why Compliance Matters for Your Real Estate LLC Staying compliant as a real estate LLC is essential to protecting both your business and your personal assets. Properly separating the company from its owners preserves the limited liability protections an LLC provides and reduces t...

If you own investment properties in Atlanta or the surrounding metro area, you’ve probably opened your 2025 property tax assessment notice and felt the sting. Assessments are up again this year, and for many investors, rising property taxes combined with skyrocketing insura...

Surprise Inspections • Hefty Fines • New Certification Requirements Federal regulators are stepping up enforcement to protect residents—especially children—from the dangers of lead-based paint. In Atlanta, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...

U.S. Rent Prices Drop for 24 Consecutive Months Renters across the country are continuing to see relief. In July 2025, national rent prices fell for the 24th straight month, according to the latest housing market data. This milestone marks two full years of declining rents, ...

When marketing a rental property, one of the most important questions is: should you allow pets? Many landlords worry about potential damage or liability and default to a strict “no-pets policy.” While that may feel like the safe route, the truth is that banning pets ...

In July 2025, the Georgia legislature passed House Bill 399, which applies to all out-of-state owners of single-family homes or duplexes used as rental properties. This law addresses a rising number of tenant complaints involving unresponsive landlords. Many tenants reported...

Internal inspections help rental property owners stay informed about their home’s condition, even from afar. They provide valuable insight into potential issues, help protect your investment, and support positive tenant relationships. The cost of inspections is minor compar...

First impressions are everything—especially in real estate. When it comes to rental properties, the exterior of your home is often the very first thing a prospective tenant sees, whether in listing photos or when driving by. A property with clean lines, trimmed bushes, and ...

For many property owners, getting a rental "rent ready" means making sure it's clean, everything works, and the keys are handed over. That’s a good starting point, but in today’s rental market, it’s not enough. A rent-ready home meets the basic req...