Property Management Blog

Why You Should Choose Us?

Working with PMI Georgia is one of the best decisions you could make for your investment property. Why you may ask?! WE ARE A FULL-SERVICE FIRM. For starters, we are a full-service property management company. This means our award-winning Realtors will help you find a new property or evaluate an existing property and locate a great ten...

Why Conduct Regular Inspections of Your Rental Properties

Protecting the value of your property is essential. Here are two reasons why it is a good idea to conduct regular inspections of your rental properties.#1 Verify that no illegal activity is taking place.The most common illegal activity in rental properties is the consumption of illicit drugs. As a landlord, you may be under a contractual ...

Meet the Owners

Through hard work and determination, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Chris and Donna Littleton found success in the property management industry and continue to grow their business, PMI Georgia, as Property Management Inc. (PMI) franchise owners. In addition to being PMI franchise owners, the Littletons serve as Regional Mentors to PMI pro...

Why Use a Property Manager

Purchasing rental property in NM is a smart investment and can be a significant source of residual income for property owners. However, property management can be an enormous undertaking that requires a great deal of time and effort. Property management involves the process of finding and vetting quality renters, keeping prope...

Vacation Home Property Management

Vacation rentals are steadily rising in popularity as vacationers are drawn to a more relaxed home setting in a local atmosphere as a cost effective alternative to a single hotel room in a bustling tourist district. The market is swarmed with up and coming vacation rentals and it can be difficult to find a rental that is what it ...

Increasing Curb Appeal

Increase the value of your rental property by making some aesthetic changes and following a few simple tips. Check for concrete damage and consider making repairs. There are emerging low cost options, such as concrete lifting, to fix cracks and sunken concrete slabs as opposed to total concrete replacement. These small re...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for the most part. However, there are some circumstances in wh...

How to Manage Security Deposits

Property managers should always require a refundable security deposit in residential property management properties. This deposit should be kept in a separate account for trust or escrow funds and will be returned to the tenant in part or in full once the tenant has moved out. Security deposits are often the most hostile subject...

Winterizing Your Rental Properties

During these cold winter months it is important for property managers to winterize rental properties. Taking these simple steps will help prevent common weather related damages to rental properties. Spending money on preventative measures will always pay off when major costly damages are avoided. 1. Adjust The Thermostat R...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you don’t want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way to ensure a lasting renter relationship is to start out ...