Understanding tenancy laws is a responsibility that all rental property owners and landlords must take seriously. There are a number of complex Georgia and federal laws that you need to be aware of. Fair Housing Act First, you need to become familiar with the federal Fair Housing Act. There are a lot of videos out there that can educate you on fair housing, so pay attention and educate yourself. Make...
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Many property owners get nervous when thinking about letting a family with multiple children invade their rental house. The thought of Crayola painted walls and holes in the drywall makes many investors think twice about pursuing tenants with kids. Though it’s illegal to discriminate against families who are interested in renting your property, it isn’t unusual to find a real estate investor who goes...
Of the top 10 most expensive American cities to be a renter, only one of them is in the Southeast – Miami (around $1,900 US for a one-bedroom rental in 2016/2017). This part of the country has been one of the most affordable and genuinely profitable real estate hubs in the U.S. What’s Happening in the Southeast? Because there are no market manias a la Silicon Valley and San Francisco,...
https://youtu.be/sn6Wq9rxb20 Today we are talking about some of the questions you want to ask a potential property manager before you start working with that company. We are highlighting four of the most important things you need to pay attention to. Core Competency The first thing is not really a question, but a task you should handle yourself. Check out the property manager’s website and see what...
The real estate market always seems to be fluctuating, particularly over the last few decades. An undulating series of burst bubbles, changes in interest rates, faltering mortgage lending trends and swings in the overall economy, has made many potential investors squeamish about investing in a rental property. However, real estate over time has proven to be a stable and secure way to increase income and...
Owning rental property is a timelessly successful way to bring in extra income. If single family homes are a great investment, then multifamily units can be even more lucrative. However, it can be difficult to manage the tasks required to rent several properties to multiple tenants, particularly for the novice investor. The expert property managers at DKRentals.net have many years of experience managing...
Atlanta Rental Management Company DKRentals offers expert rental management in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Many real estate investors begin their journey with great enthusiasm. However, after acquiring multiple properties, they soon realize that managing them has become a full-time job and there simply isn’t enough time in the day to keep up with the demands of their rental properties while juggling...
Property Management in 30092 The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Rental Home Making important choices about your rental property isn’t always easy. Most of the time, there are a variety of factors to consider. When deciding whether to allow pets in your rental home, be sure to look at the situation from all angles. At DKRentals.net, we help real estate investors in Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta,...
Owning real estate is often looked at as a stable and wise investment. After all, everyone needs a place to live, and providing a good home to families in your area is not only fulfilling but also has the potential to add a decent amount of monthly income to your bank account. Unfortunately, all your hard work could be destroyed overnight with one unexpected event. It’s important that you know what kind...
The Importance of Credit Checks When a landlord has a property on the market, it can be tempting to accept the first seemingly normal tenant that comes along. After all, leaving a unit vacant for months doesn’t seem like an attractive alternative. Many property owners who are eager to start collecting rent payments stop at income verification and try to save money by skipping the background checks....