Compass Property Management Blog

The perfect tenant is hard to come by, but they can be a blessing when you do find them. What are the qualities that make them perfect? What should property owners look for in someone who wants to rent their property? Aside from the good qualities to look for, what should landlords also avoid at all costs? This blog post will answer these questions and show how working with an Atlanta property management company can help you find ideal tenants (and maximize returns). Perform a Tenant Screening When performing a tenant screening, there are some …

If you are a property owner, property turnover is something you will have to experience at some point. Anyone that has handled this process before knows how overwhelming the various cleaning and repair tasks that come with this process can be. However, they all play an important role when it comes to getting your house for rent in Metro Atlanta ready for the next tenant to occupy. In order to become successful as a landlord, it is important to make plans before an eventual vacancy by understanding the turnover process. What Does the Turnaroun…

As a rental property owner, you may have to deal with evicting a tenant at some point. Evictions are a legal process to remove a renter from one of your properties. To avoid legal repercussions, property managers will tell you to follow the process to the letter. An Atlanta property management company can be a valuable resource to help property owners deal with a complex legal eviction process. They can also support property owners by implementing procedures to avoid evictions and experience better renters. Part of the process is a 30-day noti…

If you own rental property, there are times when you have thought about the necessity of working with a property management company. Taking care of your property's maintenance needs is essential to every landlord but it is a daunting task for most of them. Regardless of how resilient you are as a landlord, it gets to a point where did you get tired of being on call around the clock for maintenance and repair issues. Time is also a key issue. Although you may have no problem handling simple tasks like painting, cleaning, and basic plumbing, it w…

When investing in real estate, rental property owners must know including specific information in the lease agreement, how to write the contract correctly, and what mistakes to avoid when drafting the document. A lease agreement is an essential part of any residential rental property's success. A properly drafted lease will protect the property owner's real estate investments from bad tenants, long eviction processes, and future problems. What should you include in a rental agreement? Here are some tips from our Atlanta property managers to he…