Published October 7, 2026 by Divine Good Offers
How bad are evictions in Atlanta right now?
Very bad. Researchers at Princeton University counted 142,047 eviction filings across five metro Atlanta counties, including Gwinnett and Cobb, from June 2025 to June 2026. That is the highest total of any metro area in the country, according to reporting on the Eviction Lab data. About one in four renter households in the area faced a filing, roughly three times the national average.
In Georgia a landlord can start the court process after only three business days of unpaid rent. But most landlords learn the hard way that the filing is the cheap part.
What does one eviction really cost a landlord?
More than most people expect. Add up the months of rent you never collect while the case moves through court, the filing fees and legal bills, and the turnover work after the tenant leaves. Then add the repairs. Units that go through eviction often need paint, flooring, appliances, and a deep clean before anyone else will rent them.
One bad tenant can erase a full year of profit from a rental. Two in a row can put you in the red. That is why so many small landlords in Gwinnett County and Cobb County are asking whether the rental is still worth owning at all.
Can I sell my rental house with tenants still in it?
Yes. You do not have to evict anyone before you sell to us. We buy rental houses for cash with the tenants still in place and take over at closing. That means no court dates, no set out crews, and no vacant months while you get the house ready.
This is one of the most common reasons tired landlords call us. The sale ends the landlord job on the closing date. What happens with the tenants after that is our problem, not yours.
Why do tired landlords sell for cash instead of listing?
Speed and simplicity. A listing means repairs, showings, and months of waiting while the mortgage, taxes, and insurance keep billing you. A cash sale means one offer, no repairs, no showings, and no agent fees.
Many landlords also want privacy. A cash sale is a private deal between you and the buyer. No sign in the yard, no strangers walking through while tenants still live there. Our ways we help page covers difficult rentals in more detail.
How fast can I sell my rental property?
Most of our sellers close in 7 to 21 days, and you pick the date. If you need to move fast because another mortgage payment is coming due, tell us and we will work to your timeline.
Getting started takes a few minutes. Tell us about the house and we will call you back with a clear cash offer. No pressure, no obligation, and no cost to ask.