Section 8 Property Management Blog

Who Handles The Lawn?

By Manage My Section 8 - Saturday, April 30, 2022

Who should handles lawn care? Over the years I have had the tenant take care of the yard ... but! Tenants don't do a grood job if they do it at all. Recently, I have had a change of plans. I'm now handles the lawn care maintenant and charging the tenant extra or it is inc...

Drive-Bys

By Manage My Section 8 - Monday, March 7, 2022

If you are self managing your rental property, performing periodic drive-bys are important. Two to three times per year, get in your car and drive by the property and simply take a photo of the home from your car. Do not get out and walk around the home. If the grass is too...

Repairs vs Improvements

By Manage My Section 8 - Saturday, February 5, 2022

Can you write off all repairs? First you have to distinguish between a repair and an improvement. A repair is usually a small fix that keeps your rental in its current state and is relatively inexpensive. Patching holes in walls, replacing a broken doorway, changing toilet t...

To Buy Or Not To Buy

By Manage My Section 8 - Friday, December 24, 2021

Recent reporting indicates that 1 in 10 homes around the Atlanta metro area are now owned by real estate investment trusts. So why do you care? As a small investor, these large investment companies are forcing housing prices to dramatically increase – as you may have notice...

Self Showing Lock Boxes - Should you use them?

By Manage My Section 8 - Friday, October 29, 2021

SELF-SHOWING LOCK BOXES. Should you use them?Nothing is more aggravating then traveling to your rental for a showing only to have the potential tenant NOT show up or even call you.New technology has brought SELF-SHOWING LOCK BOXES to the market where tenants can make their own ar...

Grand Update

By Manage My Section 8 - Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Grand Update! We help our owners with major remodels. Here's a home in Hapeville that was totally trashed. Our crew cleaned up the interior and are currently working on: painting cabinets, replacing countertops, refinishing the bathtub, sanding the hardwood floors, replacing ...

Marietta Square - 1st Octoberfest

By Manage My Section 8 - Saturday, October 9, 2021

Marietta Square just had their first Octoberfest this weekend (October 9 &10, 2021). They closed the Square to traffic and set up food vendor trailers, tents with crafts, beer, and lots of live music. We got there on Sunday afternoon and had a hard time parking. The park was ...

How Much Will I Spend On Repairs?

By Manage My Section 8 - Wednesday, September 29, 2021

How much should you expect to pay for annual repairs, maintenance, upkeep, taxes, and insurance on your rental?This is a tough question but there are ways to estimate how much you should set aside. Here are four methods – any one of them would work as a good estimate.Square foo...

Landlord Tenant Laws (Georgia)

By Manage My Section 8 - Saturday, September 4, 2021

Tip #20: It is really risky managing a property without knowing what the laws are that govern tenancy. Every state is different - some are move tenant friendly and structure laws accordingly. When managing your rental, don't assume anything. Make sure you consult the laws and...

Atlanta Area Rental Prices

By Manage My Section 8 - Thursday, July 29, 2021

Just for your information - Average Atlanta area rental prices: Atlanta: $1,645 ~~ Marietta: $1421 ~~ Decatur: $1300 ~~ Sandy Springs: $1602 ~~ Douglasville: $1308 ~~ Kennesaw: $1717 ~~ Smyrna: $1449 If you want to know what your how much your rental property will rent for, just...