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5 Things You Must Know as the Executor of an Estate

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Losing a friend or a loved one is a grounding experience. There are too many emotions to name, especially for the executor of the estate. Carrying out the deceased’s last wishes is a heavy responsibility, but one that comes with an incredible amount of trust and honor. The deceased has chosen you, overall, to ensure … Continued

6 Things to Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent

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Every landlord experiences it at some point: your tenant stops paying rent. A lot of people into the landlord business purely by accident. Everything usually goes well, at least, for a while. Without proper education, screening processes may consist of a neighbor knowing a person who needed a place. Eventually, not surprisingly, these tenants stopped … Continued

7 Stinky Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling

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Have you seen the commercial for Febreze? It warns of going “nose-blind” to smells in your home. That’s a great description of what happens when you live with odors in your home that you just don’t notice any longer. But if your home is listed for sale, your buyers are not “nose-blind” to those unpleasant … Continued

Tips For Managing Several Properties In The Atlanta Area

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Managing several properties can be a lot of work. In our latest post, we will offer some tips on doing it yourself and knowing when to hire a property management company to assist you. Sure, managing your rental properties on your own will save you some money, but at what cost? How much time do … Continued

Ultimate Guide to Selling an Inherited Home in Atlanta

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The Stress-Free Guide to Selling an Inherited Home Inheriting a home from a loved one can be a wonderful gift or a challenging inconvenience, depending on your individual circumstances and what you plan to do with the home. Many times, families will move into an inherited home and sell their own properties that they’ve been … Continued

Finding The Right Buyer For Your Atlanta House

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Finding the right buyer for your house in Atlanta can be a lot of work. Who knows how long it will take or how much they will offer? There are a lot of variables to consider when listing the traditional way. In our latest post, we will help you compare your selling options, helping you … Continued

How To Know When To Hire A Property Manager In Atlanta

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As a real estate investor, there will likely be a time you will need to hire a property manager to help you out with some of the work. In our latest post, we will take a look at a property manager’s responsibilities as well as what you should be looking for when hiring a property … Continued

8 Tips On Downsizing Your Home In Atlanta

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Downsizing your home can be beneficial no matter what stage of life you are in. Having all that extra stuff can feel cumbersome and overwhelming. In our latest post, we discuss easy ways to downsize your house without all the stress. With each year that passes, it seems that most of us gain more and … Continued

A Buyers Guide To Lease Option Properties in Atlanta

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Do you want to buy a home but you aren’t quite ready? If so, a lease option may be the opportunity you have been looking for. Learn more about lease option properties and how they can help you reach your real estate goals!  Using a lease option is an excellent solution for would-be buyers. Maybe … Continued

3 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Rental Property

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I had to make a tough decision. Was it time to sell my investment property? As I’m writing this, my single-family home—and very first house-turned-real estate investment—just went on the market. I had to say bye to that memory-filled investment to say hello to a new investment: one that is actually profitable. (Who buys a … Continued

When to Sell a Rental Property in Atlanta

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I often hear people talk about the day they’ll sell their rental property. That’s a big assumption. There’s no law that says you must sell a rental property someday. You can hold onto rental property throughout your retirement years if it’s bringing positive cash flow. But there are legitimate reasons to sell a rental property. So … Continued

Do I have to renew a lease with a bad tenant?

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We’ve all had them. Tenants that feel like their sole purpose is to destroy our sanity. Bad tenants are the bane of landlords everywhere, whether “bad” means noisy, destructive, or constantly late paying the rent. The good news: you have every right to not to renew at the end of the lease term, in most cases. Here’s … Continued

How Do I Sell a House with Tenants Living in It?

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Selling your house is one thing. To sell a house with tenants living in it can be a nightmare. This article will walk you through the basics of how to make the process as smooth as possible. Having someone living in your home, condo, cottage, or other property while trying to market the property for … Continued

How to Sell Your House Fast for a Job Relocation

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Sell your house, move a long distance and start a new job all at once. Hear that? Oh, it’s the sound of the stress Richter scale imploding. This is an exciting time no doubt, but before you can tackle work projects with gusto and become besties with your coworkers, you’ve got to deal with this ball and … Continued