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Property Manager vs. Self-Manage Calculator
Put real numbers on the question every first-timer asks — should I hire a property manager, or self-manage?
A manager typically takes 8–10% of rent plus leasing fees. Compare that annual cost against what your own time is worth — then weigh distance, expertise, and sanity, which no calculator can price.
How to read this tool
Adjust the inputs and the results update instantly. Every figure is an educational estimate — it does not reflect live interest rates, a payment quote, or a loan offer, and your real numbers will differ. Use it to build intuition, then verify with a licensed professional before you act.
This calculator is for educational estimates only. It does not display live rates or payment quotes and is not a loan offer. Verify all figures with a licensed professional.