Compass Property Management Blog

It can be challenging to avoid professional tenants when owning a real estate investment property used as a rental. These tenants know how to play the game and will try every trick in the book to get what they want (often without paying the rent)! It can be strange to think about, but there are people who try to scam unsuspecting landlords and try to live in a rental property for free or at great expense to the owner. In this blog post, our Atlanta property management experts look at how to identify these professionals, what to do when you rea…

Almost every landlord is constantly looking for ways to improve the profitability of their property and make their lives easier in terms of managing their investments. If you are one of them, you can easily achieve this by investing in affordable and smart upgrades to your Metro Atlanta rental property. However, deciding on the rental property upgrades that are a good return on investment can be challenging. Key Rental Upgrades in Metro Atlanta When investing in upgrades for your rental property, you need to focus on making a choice that is su…

Investing in real estate might seem simple enough; buy a property, find tenants, collect rent! However, the most successful investors know that it’s not always that easy. Taking time to learn about the industry and best practices can help property owners avoid mistakes and make more money! Along with hiring an Atlanta property management company to help manage your investments, reading real estate investment books and taking educational courses is a great way to learn. Where should you start? Let's take a look at some of the best ones out there…

We handle real estate portfolios for investors within Metro Atlanta and from out of state—but did you know you can invest here from further away? Not every property manager is capable of supporting investors that live outside of the United States if they want to build a successful portfolio here. However, with the right partner, international investors can benefit from the tremendous rental property opportunities here in the Atlanta rental market and surrounding counties. This ends up benefitting our renters here in the Atlanta region as well: …

When real estate investors choose rentals and professional property management in Atlanta Georgia, they love their results! Investing in this market is a smart way to build passive real estate income and grow a portfolio—whether you live in the U.S. or invest here from anywhere in the world. Getting "some" real estate investment income often encourages property owners to want more. However, building a successful portfolio is about more than merely buying additional rental houses in Atlanta Georgia, and hoping they generate the same returns as …