SFH House Hacking Property Management

[Caden Ferguson]

Hello everyone,

I just went under contract on my first real estate investment property in Austin, Texas. I am currently seeking a property manager for this property. My plan for this house is to house hack by living in the detached apartment and then individually rent out the bedrooms in the main house. I have been having problems finding property management companies that do both "by the room" rentals and/or owner occupied properties. Has anyone else experienced this issue or have any recommendations?

[Rick Albert]

I suggest you self manage. The property management model can be expensive (monthly percentage fee, plus cost of finding a tenant, plus maintenance upcharges, etc.). Plus it would be good for you to get the experience so when it does become a full on rental, you already know the ins and outs.