We offer professional property management services that save you money and protect your property. We offer over 30 years of experience in the property management business. We advertise and show your home We personally meet each tenant We screen the tenants through work and past landlords We run the credit report We get your input We draw up the lease We conduct a thorough move-in inspection with lots of photos We collect the rent We send all correspondence We oversee … [Read more...]
We Want Your Eggs!
Too many real estate agents get into property management seeking quick income. They don’t have the training, the experience, or the systems to properly manage a home. What they see is a “quick” jolt of income (often times a whole months rent up-front and then you “get’ to manage all the headaches). That’s like eating the chicken for one meal when you could have eggs forever. We want to build a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with our clients. We have over 32 years of experience … [Read more...]
The Rich Get Richer
In "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing," the author talks about taking risks. As an example, "Rich Dad" says, "There is risk driving a car. But driving the car with your hands off the steering wheel is really risky." With regard to driving a car, his point is easily understood. His real message, however, goes a little deeper. He's really speaking of the risks people associate with investing. While there are inherent risks in any investment (just as there are in driving to the grocery store), if … [Read more...]
Great Investment?
Case Study... IN MY MARKET AREA... In 1985 you could buy a NICE older home for about $65,000 & rent it out for about $650/mo You put down 20% The interest rate was 12% and discount points were about 7%. You put down $13,000 The discount point cost was $4,550 Normal commission was 7% $4,550 (Seller paid, but it's part of the costs) Other costs were around 1% $650 Total: $22,750 YOUR PAYMENT WAS $534 plus taxes and insurance = $192,600 total payments - maybe break even on the … [Read more...]
Top Reasons To Be Liking Your Rental Property In Atlanta
As we close the books on 2011, we can say it was better year than 2010 for activity in real estate. Prices continued to drift lower for us, primarily brought down by distressed sales. For sales - the outlook isn’t so bright - but all those people are looking for rentals - some may have not so great credit but will prove to be great tenants. Let’s get right to the nuts and bolts of why I believe 2012 is going to be remembered as a great year to buy real estate. Top 10 reasons why you should be … [Read more...]
