Quick Question for GA Landlords

[Melanie Turner]

If you self-manage, what’s the one part of the process that feels the most time-consuming or frustrating lately?
(For some it’s maintenance… for others it’s communication or staying on top of compliance.)

I’m asking so I can better understand what owners in our market are dealing with — and maybe compare notes with a few of you.

Happy to hear anything you’re willing to share.

[Janice Carter]

@Alex Lawson 

You are right, self-managing from out of state makes trust and logistics much harder, and applicants are increasingly skeptical. That is actually one of the reasons Georgia recently passed new legislation requiring out-of-state landlords to use a Georgia-licensed real estate broker for property management. The intent is consumer protection and accountability but it also helps solve exactly the problem you are describing, that is showings, verification and legitimacy.

Requiring applications before showings is common for remote owners but as you have seen, it creates friction and turns good prospects off. Having a licensed local broker or property manager handle showings, screening and compliance not only builds trust with tenants, it also keeps you on the right side of Georgia law and reduces risk.

I am a Georgia broker and property manager in Atlanta, happy to help if you decide to move away from self-managing or want a compliant local solution.