Woodward Property Group provides full-service property management across Metro Atlanta for single-family homes, condos, and townhomes. We handle the entire rental lifecycle — marketing, tenant screening and placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, move-in and move-out inspections, lease renewals, and owner reporting.
Investors who hire a professional property manager in Atlanta typically reduce vacancy by 20% to 30% compared to self-managing landlords, while removing the day-to-day tenant contact that consumes an owner's time. Renovations and turn work are handled in-house through our division, Woodward Renovations Inc.
Since 2012, Woodward Property Group has helped Metro Atlanta rental owners — including a large share of out-of-state investors — protect their properties and keep them profitable. We act as your boots on the ground in counties like Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale, and Douglas, so you can own Atlanta rentals without managing them yourself.
Full-Service Property Management: A management arrangement in which a single company handles everything a rental requires — leasing, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, legal compliance, and accounting — so the owner is involved only in major decisions, not daily operations.
What does Woodward Property Group do as your property manager?
As your property manager, Woodward Property Group handles the full rental lifecycle from the day a property comes under management to the day a tenant moves out. Our scope of work covers four areas:
Leasing & tenant placement
Professional listing and marketing, showings, written-criteria tenant screening (credit, income, rental history, and background), lease preparation, and move-in coordination.
Rent & finances
Online rent collection, security-deposit escrow handling under Georgia law, timely owner disbursements, and year-end statements for taxes.
Maintenance & renovations
Coordinated repairs through vetted vendors, emergency response, preventive upkeep, and rent-ready turnover work through Woodward Renovations Inc.
Compliance & reporting
Move-in and move-out inspections, lease renewals and rent reviews, delinquency and dispossessory handling, and regular owner reporting.
How long does it take to place a tenant in Metro Atlanta?
A well-priced, rent-ready home in a strong Metro Atlanta submarket is often leased within 14 to 30 days of going to market. Pricing, property condition, and seasonality drive how quickly a qualified tenant is placed — homes that are priced to the comparable market and shown in turn-ready condition lease fastest. Strong rental-demand counties such as Gwinnett, Henry, and DeKalb tend to absorb new listings quickly, while overpricing is the single most common reason a quality home sits on the market.
Pricing & market analysis
We set the rent using recent comparable leases in the immediate submarket, not list prices, so the home is competitive from day one.
Listing & showings
The property is photographed, listed across major rental portals, and shown to prospective tenants within days of becoming rent-ready.
Screening & approval
Applicants are screened against written criteria — income, credit, rental history, and background — applied consistently to every applicant.
Lease & move-in
We execute a 12-month lease, collect the deposit into escrow, complete a documented move-in inspection, and hand over keys.
What happens if a tenant stops paying rent?
If a tenant stops paying rent, we follow Georgia's dispossessory (eviction) process while keeping the owner informed at each step. Once rent is past due and notice requirements are satisfied, we contact the tenant to attempt resolution and document every communication. If the balance is not cured, we file a dispossessory action in the appropriate county magistrate court — Gwinnett, Fulton, DeKalb, and the other counties we serve each have their own court — and manage the case through judgment and, if needed, a writ of possession. Consistent screening up front is what keeps these cases rare.
Why hire a property manager instead of self-managing?
Hiring a property manager protects an investment that self-management quietly erodes through avoidable vacancy, inconsistent screening, deferred maintenance, and compliance mistakes. The table below compares the two approaches for a typical Metro Atlanta rental owner.
| Factor | Self-Managing | Woodward Property Group |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy & time on market | Longer vacancies from slow marketing, limited showing availability, and emotional pricing. | Faster leasing through market-based pricing and active showings; typically 20–30% less vacancy. |
| Tenant screening | Inconsistent, sometimes informal — higher risk of non-payment and turnover. | Written, fair-housing-compliant criteria applied to every applicant. |
| Maintenance | Reactive; vendor pricing and availability vary; turn work delays re-leasing. | Vetted vendors, preventive scheduling, and in-house turns via Woodward Renovations Inc. |
| Legal compliance | Owner carries the risk of deposit, notice, and dispossessory errors. | Georgia landlord-tenant procedures handled correctly, with documentation. |
| Owner time | On call for every call, repair, and late payment. | Involved only in major decisions; daily operations handled for you. |
Own from out of state?
A large share of the owners we manage for live outside Georgia. We're your local boots on the ground for showings, inspections, maintenance, and reporting — see the out-of-state investor guide.
What should investors expect during onboarding?
During onboarding, investors should expect a property assessment, a rent-readiness review, and a clear handoff of any existing tenants. We start with a free property analysis to evaluate condition, market rent, and any turn work needed to maximize the property's return. For occupied properties, we collect the existing lease, deposit records, and tenant contacts; for vacant properties, we scope any rent-ready repairs through Woodward Renovations Inc. before marketing. Most properties move from signed agreement to active management within a few days.
Rent-Ready: The condition a rental must meet before it is marketed — clean, safe, fully functional, and free of deferred maintenance — so it shows well, leases quickly, and protects the owner from move-in disputes.
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta property management
Do you manage single-family homes, condos, and townhomes?
Yes. We manage single-family homes, condos, and townhomes throughout Metro Atlanta. Residential homes are the core of our portfolio, and we can take on small multifamily properties as well.
Which Metro Atlanta counties do you cover?
We serve Gwinnett, Fulton, DeKalb, Henry, Fayette, Cobb, Rockdale, Douglas, and Clayton counties. See areas we serve for county-by-county detail.
How long does it take to place a tenant in Metro Atlanta?
A well-priced, rent-ready home in a strong submarket such as Gwinnett or Henry County is often leased within 14 to 30 days of going to market. Pricing, condition, and seasonality are the biggest factors.
What happens if a tenant stops paying rent?
We follow Georgia's dispossessory process: contacting the tenant, documenting everything, and, if the balance is not cured, filing a dispossessory action in the appropriate county magistrate court and representing the property through the process.
Can you handle renovations and turnovers too?
Yes - renovation and turnover work is handled in-house through Woodward Renovations Inc., so leasing, repairs, and rent-ready turns are coordinated by one team. See rental property maintenance.
I live out of state - can you still manage my Atlanta rental?
Absolutely. Many of our owners live outside Georgia. We handle showings, inspections, maintenance, and reporting on your behalf so distance is never a barrier to owning Metro Atlanta rentals.