The Atlanta property tax rate is a critical tool that helps you evaluate how much it’ll cost to own and maintain your Atlanta property overall. After all, property taxes can be a small expense or a major bill to budget for, depending on the location. Read along...
Owning and investing in property is a hefty responsibility. It isn’t a surprise when someone ventures into the question of whether to hire a professional company to handle that burden. What to expect from a property management company is a valid question and...
Property management companies play a major role in properties everywhere. If you don’t live in a place that is managed by one, no doubt you live right next to one that is. But what does a property management company do exactly? What is a property management...
As a property owner, it’s only natural to take a closer look at any fees that are attached to your rental investment. After all, you want to understand exactly what you’re paying for and why. Property management fees are no different. In general, they cover a...
Security deposits are an inevitable part of renting apartments and other units. They actually play an important part, which is why they have become so ubiquitous in rental property. But why? What is a security deposit in rental property and how is it used? Being...
Tenants often have many questions when it comes to renting, especially if it is their first time. The moment a word like “background check” is mentioned, they may start to wonder what exactly is going on. What do landlords look for in a background check?...
Being in financial trouble can be stressful times. You are always seeking to take care of the necessities, and a roof over your head is one of the most basic of those necessities. But if you just can’t make that next payment? What happens if you don’t pay...
Many people who move in (or invest in) to a new home may realize that they have also bought into a homeownership association. An HOA. If you’ve never been a part of an HOA, suddenly you might have a lot of questions about what exactly they are and why they...
In many areas, there is a lot of talk about condo living. Immediately people might wonder why it would be so great to live in a condo when they are happy with apartments along with the ease and amenities that come with them. But, what is the difference between condo...
Renting versus buying has become one of the biggest questions in real estate. It becomes a large dilemma and headache when you go down a path and realize you chose poorly. This is especially true if you’re talking about a house in a major city like Atlanta. So...
