Property Management Insights

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...