Property Management Insights

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...

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...

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...

As affordability continues to tighten across metro Atlanta, many landlords are re-evaluating how they rent — and more of them are giving Section 8, officially known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, another look.And honestly? They should.While Section 8 manag...

Why Waiting for the “Perfect Tenant” Can Cost You ThousandsEvery landlord wants that “dream tenant” — perfect credit, stable job, great income, spotless rental history, and not a single complaint. But here’s the truth: that perfect tenant rarel...

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...

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...

If you own investment properties in Atlanta or the surrounding metro area, you’ve probably opened your 2025 property tax assessment notice and felt the sting. Assessments are up again this year, and for many investors, rising property taxes combined with skyrocketing insura...

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, ...