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Off-Market Investment Properties in Marietta, GA

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Local Facts for Marietta Investors

Where things happen for a property in Marietta. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Cobb County
Deeds and records
Deeds and security deeds are recorded by the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. The statewide GSCCCA Real Estate Index lets you search deed records from every Georgia county online, back to at least January 1, 1999, with document images available.
Foreclosure sales
Georgia foreclosures are usually non-judicial: the lender or its attorney sells the property under the power of sale in the security deed. Sales are held at the Cobb County courthouse on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161), after the notice runs in the county legal organ once a week for four weeks.
Property records
Cobb County Tax Assessor
Local rules for owners
  • Marietta requires a city rental license for every rental dwelling unit before a tenant moves in. Owner- or family-occupied units and temporary rental of the owner's principal residence are exempt.
  • The rental license application, sworn before a notary, and each renewal must include a certificate of compliance certifying that the unit was inspected.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Marietta properties?

Georgia foreclosures are usually non-judicial: the lender or its attorney sells the property under the power of sale in the security deed. Sales are held at the Cobb County courthouse on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161), after the notice runs in the county legal organ once a week for four weeks.

Where are deeds recorded for Marietta properties?

Deeds and security deeds are recorded by the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. The statewide GSCCCA Real Estate Index lets you search deed records from every Georgia county online, back to at least January 1, 1999, with document images available.

Does Marietta have rules for rental property owners?

Marietta requires a city rental license for every rental dwelling unit before a tenant moves in. Owner- or family-occupied units and temporary rental of the owner's principal residence are exempt. The rental license application, sworn before a notary, and each renewal must include a certificate of compliance certifying that the unit was inspected.

Georgia Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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