Security deposit law in Georgia can be confusing, and you can easily make an expensive mistake by not doing something correctly. Working with a professional property manager can help; we understand the laws and keep you in compliance. When you’re collecting, holding, and returning a tenant’s security deposit, make sure you’re not setting yourself up…
Middle Georgia is full of charm, culture, and—thankfully—great coffee. Whether you’re a student cramming for finals, a remote worker looking for a cozy spot, or just someone who enjoys a quality latte, the coffee scenes in Macon, Warner Robins, and Milledgeville offer plenty of options. Here’s a guide to some of the best coffee shops…
The restructuring of the property management department has proven to be successful. New policies and procedures have been introduced and owners have noticed our proactive approach rather than reactive approach. The tenants are finding that the response time to maintenance calls has been cut in half. The daily operations of the management department run more…
Summer tends to bring a lot of action to the real estate world. From more houses selling, more people wanting to buy, price changes and changes in the market, there is a lot to stay on top of if you are looking to buy or sell a home. Let’s go over a few things you…
There are lots of ways to maximize what you earn on a multi-family unit or an entire portfolio of multi-family properties.
Fickling & Company’s Multi-Family Division has had an extraordinary year. Our apartment portfolio has doubled in size, and revenues are up by 55% over last year’s operating results. The Fourth Quarter has been particularly successful for the Fickling properties. We have consistently outperformed the market, with occupancies averaging 95% or greater. Market rents have also…
In the twenty-seven some odd years I have been in the commercial real estate business, I have been asked quite frequently how we, in our profession, value property. Things like “How do you value a piece of commercial property?”, “What do you think my property is worth?”, “How do I go about purchasing commercial property?”,…
Not everyone embraces change. It can be stressful, and if that change involves your rental property, things can really seem overwhelming. Don’t be afraid of change if your management company isn’t working for you, however. If you aren’t getting the service you need and expect, you should absolutely look for a new property management partner….
Many have noticed that the price for land and timber real estate in Middle Georgia is climbing daily. The Big Four (which includes Bibb, Monroe, Houston and Jones Counties) command such a high price-per-acre that perhaps it is acceptable to land real estate investors; but they are pretty scary numbers to your average timber real estate or…
