Landlording vs Property Management - Is there a Difference?

[Rebecca Dupuis]

Hello everyone,

I am confused on specifically what people mean when they say they are a landlord vs a property manager. I am trying to decide if I want to also do property management when I get a rental, but I don't understand the distinction between the two. What are the jobs associated with landlording vs property management? Are they simply the same?

[John Alosio]

@Rebecca Dupuis I should also clarify, as far as a tenant is concerned, usually the person they deal with is the "landlord". Regardless of whether or not they are the actual owner.

when speaking to fellow real estate invertors, there is a distinction between the two terms.