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By Manage My Section 8 - Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Section 8 has gotten a bad rap but in most recent years the Housing Authorities have worked hard to clean up this program. In the past, you could count on a Section 8 home to be a dilapidated, run-down home with messy tenants in areas you wouldn't dare go near.Today, I think ...

What is the Eviction Process in the Atlanta area?

By Manage My Section 8 - Monday, January 8, 2018

To many people, the eviction process in Georgia seems so daunting. For the vast majority of us, standing before a judge to defend our position can be foreign and very scary. Today, we’re discussing dispossessory action and how to evict a tenant in the Atlanta area.Marietta Prop...

Know the Warning Signs of a Bad Tenant

By Manage My Section 8 - Monday, January 1, 2018

Tenant screening is the single most important activity for landlords who want to have a successful rental experience. Many homeowners get a feeling when they’re talking to prospective tenants, and they approve a tenant who is likeable. They will do a minimal job screening, or t...

Property Security Deposits

By Manage My Section 8 - Monday, October 23, 2017

Welcome to Atlanta Area Property and Management; serving the entire Atlanta Metro Area. There are very strict laws regarding the handling of security deposits. These laws can get an owner in lots of trouble, and if you make a mistake, fines and penalties can apply.By law, securit...

How Much Can I Rent My Investment Property For?

By Manage My Section 8 - Tuesday, October 17, 2017

How much rent can I get for my property? This is the ultimate question that every owner wants answered. The real answer is – what will the market bear? I’ll try to answer this question today.Understanding Market Rate RentWhat will the market bear is not much of an answer. So,...

How Do I Handle Repairs in My Rental Property?

By Manage My Section 8 - Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Maintenance on rental property is one of those many headaches that comes with ownership. It’s a two-edged sword in that maintenance costs money, and if your expenses are more than the annual rent, it’s not exactly an expenditure you want to take on. However, by fixing and r...

How to Get the Best Tenants for My Rental Property

By Manage My Section 8 - Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Over the years, since we have been in the property management business, we have found there are many elements to tenant placement that are key to making a profit. We’re talking about two of them today.Renting to Friends and FamilyIf you want to find the best tenant, don’t ren...

Should I Allow Pets in My Rental Home?

By Manage My Section 8 - Thursday, October 13, 2016

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. ...

Want Another Investment Home

By Manage My Section 8 - Wednesday, October 7, 2015

What?! You're ready for another? Let us help you find that next rental property. Now that we're managing your rental and you're seeing your investment grow, you're ready to purchase another. Well, you've come to the right place. We'll get you back in touch...

Ready to Sell Your Rental?

By Manage My Section 8 - Tuesday, October 6, 2015

So, you're ready to sell your investment property ... now what? We can help you with that!First, we ensure you were not referred to us from another real estate agent. If you were, we will contact that agent to get them back involved. If you did not have an agent or your age...