Follow These Steps To Ensure You’re Making a Wise Investment Decision 3. Determine Operating Expenses Owning an investment property comes with costs beyond the mortgage. Common expenses include: A typical rule of thumb is to allocate 50% of rental income to cover operating expenses. If your property earns $24,000 per year, expect around $12,000 in expenses. 4. … Read More
Wondering Whether To Buy Or Rent Commercial Space in Athens, GA? Here Are The Pros & Cons. As of January 2025, the commercial real estate market in Athens, Georgia, presents unique opportunities and challenges for businesses considering whether to lease or buy property. This article explores the pros and cons of both options, tailored to … Read More
Q3 2021 Real Estate Market Conditions Report for Athens, GA At 5Market Realty we believe to best serve our clients and the Athens, GA community writ large we need to maintain our leadership when it comes to understanding the local Athens real estate market. That’s why in addition to other research, we regularly survey our … Read More
Answers To Common Questions about Investing in Student Housing in Athens, GA What makes a student property a “student property?” While property can be leased to anyone, student properties are properties that typically trend towards student residents currently in undergraduate programs. As such, there is not a technical distinction. Rather, certain properties include factors making … Read More
Second Year in A Row: Award Recognizes 5Market Realty as one of the fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA Alumni The Bulldog 100 includes companies from over two dozen industries based across the country, though 81 are based in Georgia. Business featured include agriculture, construction, health care, nonprofits, and software. Each year, Bulldog 100 … Read More