About Iron Horse Property Management
An investor runs this company, not a call centre.
Nearly two decades managing single-family homes, condos and small multifamily across Athens and North Georgia.
Our Story
More about Iron Horse Property Management
We're proud members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers and the National Association of REALTORS, specializing in single-family homes, condos and small multifamily properties across Athens and North Georgia. Nearly two decades in this market has taught us exactly what makes rental ownership profitable here — and what quietly erodes a return.
We manage the daily work of ownership so you can treat it as passive income, while keeping the line open for the decisions that genuinely need you. The goal is simple and we measure against it: rent paid on time, vacancies kept short, and rent set at what the market will actually bear.
Justin Woodall, Founder — and the people who will actually answer your call
01 —Track Record
Four numbers that tell you how we actually manage.
Anyone can promise good service. These are the figures we're measured on across the portfolio we run in Athens and North Georgia.
- Eviction rate
- 0.8%Across the units we manage — the payoff from screening properly the first time.
- Units managed
- 368Single-family homes, condos and small multifamily across the Athens area.
- Owners served
- 210From first-time landlords to investors running a full portfolio.
- Combined experience
- 40yrsLed by Justin Woodall, an active investor with 20+ years in the market.
Over 90% of residents pay on time, every month
Rent runs through a secure online portal with automatic reminders. We follow up the moment a payment slips rather than waiting for the month to close, which is what keeps the number where it is.
Screening backed by a $1,000 eviction guarantee
We verify stable income, credit history and prior landlord references before anyone signs. We're confident enough in the process to stand behind it financially — and it's rarely called on.
04 —Why Iron Horse
What you get here that a bigger firm won't give you.
A manager who knows your name
One dedicated point of contact for your property — not a rotating queue. They know the history of your unit, your residents and your preferences, so decisions get made quickly and correctly.
An investor running the company
Justin Woodall has been investing in this market for over 20 years. Recommendations come from someone who has made the same calls on his own properties, with his own money at stake.
Systems that show you everything
Residents pay and submit maintenance requests online. You get clear monthly statements and on-demand financials, so you can see exactly where your return is going without asking.
05 —Owners & Residents
What Athens owners and residents actually say.
“I wouldn't hesitate one bit to recommend Iron Horse Property Management to anyone looking for a place to rent, The communication up until we got the keys has been spot on 100%! Ashlyn was going to go out of her way to make sure we were extremely happy and we are, we really feel like this is going to be home for years to come. Thank you for making everything so smooth for a move.”
Joe Ricciardi · Google review
Mukti Subedi2 years agoMy experience with Iron Horse Property Management has been smooth! I contacted Manning first through phone, then ended up applying for a property to rent. Every interactions thus far has been wonderful, I strongly recommend Iron Horse Property Management.
Aleece Foxx2 years agoWe enjoyed working with Iron Horse Property. We appreciated the communication process, and the quick follow-up with maintenance request. It takes a team to manage efficiently, and we thank Manning for her support.
Bayley Metcalf1 year agoManning made everything so simple and easy in our move in process! 10/10 would recommend!
Recognition
PropertyManagement.com — Best Property Management Company, Athens
Expertise.com — Best Property Managers in Athens, 2021
Named among the best in Athens by people who don't work here.
Independent recognition from PropertyManagement.com and Expertise.com, alongside our NARPM and National Association of REALTORS memberships.