How to Screen Tenants Like Marietta Property Management Companies
Tenant screening is the key to success for landlords, and we think we do it right. In fact, at Avalon Property Management we have had only one client eviction in 25 years, and even that one was due to a medical condition that arose during the tenancy. Checking Credit The credit score is the key to thorough screening. We do a risk protection that uses the credit score to determine the security deposit. So if the credit score is good enough that the tenants would be able to purchase a home, we only charge the equivalent of one month’s rent for a …
Investing for Cash Flow vs. Appreciation in Marietta – Which is Right for You?
There are two approaches to buying rental property; you can buy in cash, or you can get a loan with a minimal down payment. If you’re buying with cash, then the rental income you receive is all your cash flow. You can use it for supplemental income, retirement benefits or just to build savings. If you’re getting a loan, lenders typically require a down payment equal to 25 percent of the purchase price. One of the advantages to buying with a loan is that you can usually buy multiple properties versus the cash approach, where you’ll just buy one.…
Reasons to Rent or Sell Your Home in Marietta, GA
Today we are talking about the reasons and benefits to renting or selling your property in Marietta and surrounding areas. The most common reasons that people move are relocation, job change, divorce, sizing down as your kids move out or sizing up as your family begins to grow. Benefits of Selling The benefits of selling your property are pretty simple. If you have equity in the home, you can get the money out now and be done with the property. Benefits of Renting The benefits to renting can be extensive. This is truly an investment opportunity…
5 Reasons Investors Choose Avalon Property Management for Their Marietta Rental Property
Today’s topic will cover why investors and property owners choose to have their homes managed by Avalon Property Management. Local Expertise We are family owned and operated and have been serving North Metro-Atlanta since 1991. Areas we serve include: Marietta, Sandy Springs, Kennesaw, Acworth, Dunwoody, Roswell, Alpharetta, Canton, Smyrna, Woodstock, Mableton, Austell and Powder Springs. The Golden Rule We follow the age-old golden rule: we treat customers like we want to be treated. We’ve owned our own rentals since the 1980s. We know what it…
