Compass Property Management Blog

PLEASE NOTE: We are not an official code enforcement agency. For any and all code enforcement questions or concerns, please contact your local code enforcement office. Code Enforcement is an arm of the county government that enforces the housing code, graffiti ordinances, and/or Commercial Maintenance and Industrial Code. Every county and/or city in Georgia maintains a code enforcement division which has the authority to enter residences and examine for violations of the Georgia code. If your property receives a code enforcement violation, i…

You'll have a hard time finding a rental property owner who hasn't made a few mistakes along the way. Owning rental properties is a learn-as-you-go way to earn passive investment income. Making mistakes is part of the learning process—but there are a few common mistakes that can put your income and properties at risk. When building a real estate investment portfolio, make smart decisions and applying best practices to every property is critical for success. Whether you're a local investor or choose this area as an international investor, we're…

Real estate investing should be a secure place to invest in your future. However, sometimes new real estate investors make common rookie mistakes that can wipe out their revenue or leave them with a property that loses money. One of those costly mistakes is renting to bad tenants. The truth is, bad tenants aren't just frustrating; they can affect your bottom line. Bad tenants fly under the radar because many property owners overlook one very important detail about placing new residents: tenant screening. Today our Atlanta property management e…

Without an effective marketing strategy, your rental properties stay empty. When investing in Metro Atlanta from out of state (or as an international investor), you need a local strategy to reach the best residents and reduce vacancies in your rentals—but how can you know what works in this market if you don't have local experience? Partnering with a local property manager delivers much more than a professional team to collect the rent and maintain your properties. Expert property managers also apply the best marketing strategies to advertise v…

Have you noticed any warning signs that your tenant screening process might be outdated? Maybe it seems like every renter you find either struggles to pay their rent on time or makes your rental property look like it needs significant repairs. If so, it might be time to take a closer look at your screening process. One of the essential steps in finding high-quality renters is effective screening. Whether it's time to reevaluate what you're doing or make a smart investment and let a professional property management company help redesign your pro…