As a real estate investor you want to get the best return on investment. Cutting out unnecessary costs is important, which leads some first-time property owners to skip hiring an Atlanta property management company and try their hand at DIY property management. What these property owners don’t realize is that even when factoring in management fees, Specialized Property Management Atlanta can get you a better return on investment than you can get on your own. Find out how we help our clients save money and get a higher return with our guide to rental investing below.

Costly Mistakes Put Your Investment at Risk

Property management is a complex business that rewards experience and dedication. 

Unfortunately for new investors making one small mistake can mean your investment is put at risk. Our property management team has over 35 years of experience helping property owners succeed. With our proven processes we know exactly how to cut costs without cutting corners. 

Here are just a few ways we help investors:

• Reduce Turnover: Every time an old tenant leaves you are faced with turnover costs like rekeying, cleaning, advertising, and preparing new leasing documents. Our Atlanta property management company reduces turnover by placing reliable tenants, expert communication, and quickly responding to tenant needs. 
• Fast Leasing: An extended vacancy can eat away at all your profits for the year. To attract high-quality tenants you must prepare your rental property, advertise aggressively, and always be available for showings. When a prospective tenant is ready to move forward you need to provide an application, screen them thoroughly, and prepare leasing documents quickly. Making this process as efficient as possible ensures your rental doesn’t sit vacant for longer than it has to. To learn more about how we avoid extended vacancies visit this post. 
• Saving on Costs: When it comes to services and materials how do you know who to hire or where to buy your supplies? You don’t need to worry about shopping around for the best price when you work with Specialized Property Management Atlanta. We do the legwork to provide you with the most cost-effective materials, and vendors who are not only licensed, but affordable. In addition, our Atlanta property management company’s proactive maintenance processes mean you will save more in the long term through simple and effective upkeep. You don’t need to worry about your AC system experiencing a sudden failure from lack of maintenance. Remember, your rental property is a long-term investment, and taking care of it now will save you thousands of dollars down the road.

The truth about owning investment property is that you need expertise in multiple areas including home maintenance, advertising, accounting, and housing laws. Without it your ROI could suffer and you could even be forced to sell off your property. Our goal is to see every property owner succeed and, with hard-earned industry knowledge, we make that happen every day.

Managing Your Investment Throughout the Rental Cycle

Rental property management is a cyclical process, from putting your property on the market to signing the lease to when your tenant’s lease ends and you start the process all over again. Many first time investors think the only work they must do is during the marketing and leasing process. However, as any experienced Atlanta property management company will tell you, managing a property is a full-time job at every point in the rental cycle. 

• Marketing: Before your rental hits the market it needs to be prepared inside and out. When it is ready for new tenants we market it across dozens of websites in order to attract more applicants. Aggressive marketing leads to fewer vacancy days.
• Leasing: The lease your tenant signs should be specific to your property, not a generic lease downloaded from the internet. At lease signing our property managers review everything your tenant needs to know about living in their new home, including emergency phone numbers and tenant responsibilities.
• Maintenance: Proactive maintenance keeps your rental property’s systems running smoothly, your tenants comfortable, and helps you avoid costly repairs. In addition to keeping track of proactive maintenance around your rental we also make it easy for your tenant to submit a non-emergency maintenance request, and provide a 24/7 emergency call number.
• Collections: Our Atlanta property management company makes paying rent easy by giving tenants access to online payment options. We also reward tenants who pay their rent on time and are kind but firm with those who do not. For more information on our rent collection process visit this post.
• Inspections: Smart investors should be keeping track of what goes on at their property. That’s why we perform periodic inspections. We check in on your property to ensure your tenant is following the terms of the lease, and your property is protected. Property owners can view inspection reports and pictures on their individualized owner portal. 
• Accounting: Don’t forget that owning investment property is a business, and keeping good records is crucial. Our accounting team keeps records of every transaction and provides full tax reports. These important tax documents are available on your owner portal.
• Compliance: Housing laws differ in different states, different cities, and even different neighborhoods. What’s more, these laws and regulations change frequently and if you’re found to be in violation of one you could face a steep fine. That’s why you need a local Atlanta property management company to help you stay in compliance with every regulation that governs your rental property.
• Evictions: No one wants to face an eviction, which is why we do our best to avoid them from the very start. But when you’re in the business long enough you’re bound to evict a tenant sooner or later. When the time comes you want someone working for you who knows the process. Filing paperwork quickly and efficiently will reduce the time it takes to process an eviction, and get your rental property back on the market.

Investing with Confidence

Whether you are a first-time rental property investor or you own ten properties already you need to know your investment will be taken care of. When you choose to work with the experienced professionals at Specialized Property Management Atlanta you know you can trust our property managers to get the job done. 

We believe that no investor should be left in the dark about what is happening at their property. That is why our Atlanta property management company offers individualized owner portals. No matter where you are or what time it is you can log on to your portal to see recent property inspection reports, pictures, and important tax documents. Be involved in your investment, without the headache that comes with managing the day to day operations. And if you ever have a question about something you see our property managers are here for you.

Our team of experts is available 24/7 to provide services no investor can do on their own. Our experienced team has the knowledge and skill to make your investment a success. See what other rental property owners had to say about our Atlanta property management company:

“As a landlord who has experience managing properties for several years, Specialized Property Management is the best property management company that I’ve dealt with in ATL. Every step along the way, the communication was efficient and smooth. Jarrod is very responsive and straight forward, operation and maintenance team was super efficient as well. My house was leased out within one week, that’s how awesome they are! I live out of state now, but having team at Specialized my back makes me feel safe and sound.”

– Yuruo W. Google review

“I was on the fence about whether or not I needed someone to help me manage my rental homes. After I realized the difficulty of doing so on my own, I turned to Specialized Property Management. I had gotten many referrals and am so glad I found them. They are true professionals- extremely efficient and courteous. It was a seamless transition and SO worth the money. Jarrod and Tim are efficient,responsive, and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is considering a management company. A+”

– Ashley B. Google review

“SPM has a lot of systems and procedures in place that were lacking for me before.  I feel like if I ask a question or if my tenants do, they will be quick to respond and know what to do.  So far my experience has been good!”

– Jessica F. Google review

“This firm just became the preferred vendor for our REI group and I could not be more pleased! The sales team is super knowledgeable, not only in management but also gave valuable advice on investing. I recommend this firm to anyone who settles for nothing but the best.”

– Barry L. Google review

Our Atlanta property management company has helped thousands of investors in and around the Atlanta metro area. When you’re ready to see a better return on investment schedule a professional rental management quote. Call 404-596-8429 to get started.