Property Management Insights

Pets and rental properties do not always go together, and as the owner of a rental property, I really hate renting my home to tenants with pets. Pets are hard on a property. They tear up the carpet, they scratch your hardwood floors, and they chew up the molding around the door. ...

OMG! People love their pets! Statistically, over 70% of renters have pets and they consider them “part of the family”. They seek housing that is conducive to an environment that includes the dog. So if you do not permit pets in your property, you really narrow the fie...

Security deposits are used to motivate tenants to take care of your property and are used to recoup damage they cause, ensure rents will be paid, and other responsibilities of the lease are performed. But there are state laws governing the use and protection of these funds and if...

Homeowners Ken and Juanita didn't know what to do. When they married 40 years ago, Ken and Juanita bought their first home - a cute, brick ranch in Kennesaw. Over the years, they improved it, they raised their family in it and had many wonderful memories in it. Once the kids ...

A move-in inspection is when the landlord and tenant walk through the rental documenting the condition prior to the tenant moving in and before handing over the security deposit. This report will be used when the tenant moves out to determine if there was any damage caused by the...

Atlanta Area Property and Management strongly recommends Tenants purchase Renters Insurance.  It’s a common misconception that a landlord’s insurance on a rental property protects the tenant's stuff so nearly all renters assume that the homeowners insurance w...

A rental property is a HUGE investment and along with it comes the need to protect it as well as yourself.  Landlords are responsible for maintenance upkeep, are at risk for accidents that occur anywhere on the property and become responsible for the tenants safety as well a...

Property management is extremely labor intensive so in order to keep costs down and maximize efficiencies, we’ve invested in all kinds of technology.   ONLINE SYSTEMSo you can get your rents in time to pay your mortgage, we’ve implemented a state of the art ...