Property Management Insights

When it comes to protecting a rental property, some of the most important maintenance items are the ones you rarely see. Dryer vent cleaning is one of them.Dryer vent cleaning is not simply routine upkeep — it is a critical safety measure. Over time, lint builds up inside t...

Hi, I’m Kathy with Atlanta Area Property Management, and today I want to talk about buying investment property in Georgia.Buying rental property can absolutely be a smart long-term wealth strategy. I’ve seen it change people’s financial futures. But it only work...

Today I want to talk about something that surprises almost every rental owner at some point — the real cost of getting a home rent-ready.Almost everyone is shocked the first time they see a turnover estimate. And honestly, that usually comes from not fully understanding wha...

Self-managing a rental property doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—but it does require structure, boundaries, and a realistic understanding of what you’re taking on. Many metro Atlanta owners successfully self-manage for a period of time, especially with one or t...

Home title fraud is real. You’ve seen those commercials, and for many homeowners it’s not something they think about until they hear a story that hits a little too close to home. Title fraud (sometimes called deed fraud) happens when someone uses stolen personal infor...

Today we’re talking about a topic that every rental property owner thinks they understand… until move-out day arrives: handling tenant security deposits. If you’re self-managing, this is one of the biggest areas where owners accidentally create liability for th...

Hidden costs of self-managing a rental property are something most owners don’t think about until it hits their wallet. And it’s rarely the obvious expenses like repairs or vacancies — it’s the small, unexpected costs and risks that quietly build up behin...

Unexpected issues are part of the reality of owning rental property. A home can be running smoothly for months and then, without much warning, an owner is suddenly dealing with damage, a legal dispute, or a vacancy that wasn’t in the budget. These situations don’t jus...

Smart Strategies for Today’s Evolving Rental Market.  If you’ve noticed that homes are sitting longer on the market this season, you’re not alone. Leasing activity across metro Atlanta has cooled as supply outpaces demand, and renters are becoming more...

If you’ve been following housing news lately, you’ve probably noticed a worrying trend: evictions are climbing again. Across Georgia and much of the country, eviction filings have returned to — and in some areas exceeded — pre-pandemic levels.Now add anoth...