Property Management Insights

As we near the end of the year, our accounting team is preparing 1099 forms for all property owners. These IRS forms summarize the total rental income collected on your behalf and are required for your annual tax filing. Ensuring that your information is accurate helps prevent de...

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...

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, ...

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...

Rental Pricing: The Key to Getting Your Property Rented (And Why Yesterday’s Numbers Don’t Work in Today’s Atlanta Market)In today’s rental market—especially here in Atlanta—features and finishes still matter, but nothing matters more than pric...

The rental market is evolving, and high-end properties are more desirable than ever. With home prices soaring and interest rates making ownership less accessible, many renters—especially younger ones—are choosing to rent long-term. Rising costs for property taxes, ins...

Owning one rental property is a great start, but if you’re thinking about growing your portfolio, you’ll need more than just luck and a solid lease agreement. Expanding from one or two rentals to a handful—or even dozens—requires smart planning, financial ...

Owning rental properties can be a rewarding investment, but managing them yourself (Do It Yourself landlording) comes with hidden costs that can eat into your profits. While many landlords try to save money by going the DIY route, the reality is that unexpected expenses—bot...