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A good management company may be able to operate your rental properties better and more efficiently than you can on your own. Its superior knowledge and experience can result in lower costs, higher rents, better residents, and a well-maintained property. A good management company more than pays for its costs, giving you more time to take up additional properties or other pursuits. A poor management company can cut into your profits through fees, improper maintenance, or poor-quality tenants who run your property into the ground. A bad property manager can leave you in worse shape than if you’d never hired one in the first place.

The right property manager can make a big difference in the cash flow your rental unit generates because they find good replacement tenants quickly or make sure that maintenance is done in a timely manner without breaking your budget. You need a property manager who’s committed to helping you get the optimum results from your rentals. The following sections help identify what to think about when searching for a management company and what to ask potential managers so you can find the right fit.

A good property manager always remembers that the rental property belongs to the owner, not to the property manager. That means they should seek your input so you can work together to formulate a property management plan that achieves your personal investment goals.