All Forum Posts by: Alba Cheung

I have found that evictions in Virginia are simple enough and the landlord/tenant law is well enough documented that there is no need for an attorney. My most recent eviction was last fall :)

Take a few hours to search for/read through eviction process in Georgia, the clerk of court is often helpful in filling out forms (but they will not offer legal advice).

Just being late will not be enough to get an eviction, she will need to be in arrears. I suspect that unpaid late fees will also not be enough to trigger eviction but you will want to check.

I have found that starting the process on the 5th day of the month for late rent is essential - they may pay late again but getting formal letters to pay or quit might straighten her out.

Turno is a great way to schedule cleaners. You can not only search for them, but you can assign your listing to a specific cleaner if you choose and they can accept cleanings that post as soon as a guest books (you must integrate it into your booking platform) and you pay the cleaners on there as well (direct deposit once the cleaning is completed). We use it for 9 listings and it is very seamless and easy. 

Thanks for the information. Do you still personally check the homes after they've been cleaned just to ensure they meet the cleaning requirements?

Turno is a great way to schedule cleaners. You can not only search for them, but you can assign your listing to a specific cleaner if you choose and they can accept cleanings that post as soon as a guest books (you must integrate it into your booking platform) and you pay the cleaners on there as well (direct deposit once the cleaning is completed). We use it for 9 listings and it is very seamless and easy. 

The most important part is the team. if you can build a killer team of handymen, cleaner, and a couple trades you can manage anywhere.

 You do not have any other choice, hire a PM co, 

Good luck 

living in Atlanta area myself, i would ask, what is around the area of your properties that makes you think it would do well as a STR? if you cant identify a few things, you might want to stick with LTR.