Property Management Insights

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...

As property managers, we know that protecting your investment requires more than just collecting rent and addressing immediate concerns. At Atlanta Marietta, we take a proactive approach to maintaining and enhancing the value of your property. One of the ways we do this is throug...

2024 Year-End Property Owner Update and 2025 Outlook As 2024 comes to an end and 2025 is about to begin, I wanted to provide you with an overview of the Atlanta rental market in 2024 and insights into what you can expect in 2025. While some of the trends are challenging, we are c...

How much updating to your rental property is too much?When it comes to updating a rental property in Atlanta, it's easy to get caught up in wanting to make everything look brand new and shiny. But the key question to ask yourself is: how much is too much? In many cases, you w...

Over the next couple of years, rental real estate investors should brace for potential financial losses on their investment properties, or at the very least, be prepared to make less. While rental income has traditionally provided a stable return, market forces are shifting, maki...

The deteriorated chimney liner shown here would likely remain undetected in a casual walk-through. A chimney liner inside a masonry chimney is a vital safety feature.  In this photo, the chimney liner has deteriorated over time, and in some places it has disintegrated altoge...

We can all feel how soft the rental market is in the Atlanta area. Since last year at this time, monthly rental prices have decreased about $200, and just since last month, rent prices have decreased about $50 – and we are coming into the peak season!Our inventory of availa...

Real estate is a solid investment that can increase in value over time, according to Russell Sage, a prominent American financier, businessman, and politician in the 19th century. Unlike other investments, real estate is an asset that you can touch and see. It's a tangible in...

Simple techniques we use to make our rentals a little more profitable.