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Amit PatelBusiness Member
Property Manager · Bartlett, IL · Member since 2025 · 161 posts · 66 votes
1mo

Hey Blanca,

Yes, a lot of investors are interested in hiring property managers, especially those who live out of state, have full time jobs, or are scaling beyond a few doors. Self managing works for some, but many reach a point where the time and stress outweigh the savings.

Investors usually find managers through referrals from other investors or real estate agents, local real estate investor groups, platforms like BiggerPockets, online searches and reviews, and sometimes through property management associations. Word of mouth from people who already work with a manager carries the most weight.

When evaluating a manager, some of the most important things to check or ask about are their actual experience in the specific local market with properties like yours, how thorough their tenant screening process is, how they handle communication and reporting including response times and what owners receive each month, a clear breakdown of all fees including management percentage, leasing fees, and any markups on maintenance, and how they manage repairs and emergencies including vendor quality and approval limits. Those areas usually reveal whether the fit will work long term.

A good manager should feel like a partner who protects the asset and keeps the owner informed without constant chasing.

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  • Kyle MccawBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Keller, TX · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    1mo

    @Blanca Munoz 

    Absolutely. Investors are a huge part of the property management business.

    In my experience, most investors find property managers through referrals from other investors, Realtors, lenders, BiggerPockets, local investor groups, or simply searching online and reading reviews. The more experienced the investor, the more likely they are to ask other investors, “Who do you use, and are you happy with them?”

    As far as whether investors want property management — definitely, but not all of them. Some enjoy self-managing, especially when they only own one or two properties. Others quickly realize their time is better spent finding the next deal, working their primary business, or enjoying life rather than handling leasing, maintenance, collections, renewals, inspections, and tenant issues.

    I’ve always looked at good property management as part of the investor’s team. A good PM shouldn’t just collect rent. They should help protect the asset, reduce vacancy, control expenses, manage risk, and hopefully help the investor grow their portfolio.

    The key word is good property management. A great PM can make owning rentals substantially easier. A bad one can make you wish you had never bought the property.

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    • Blanca Munoz
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      Member since 2022 · 52 posts · 10 votes
      1mo

      Thank you for the information! I'm a new property manager and am looking for ways to connect and build my business. What is something that has worked for you? How did you get business when you first started out?

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  • Kyle MccawBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Keller, TX · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    1mo

    @Blanca Munoz back in the day google ads worked. then allpropertymanagement.com then talk to all your real estate realtor friends

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    • Blanca Munoz
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      Member since 2022 · 52 posts · 10 votes
      1mo

      Thank you for your input. I had one last question, how do I find commercial property owners? I may do cold calling.

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  • Chris Platt
    Investor · Wichita, KS · Member since 2024 · 25 posts · 7 votes
    1mo

    I've met a ton of property managers through meetups. I'd look up real estate investor associations on Google and attend a meeting. You'll get clued into other meetups and Facebook groups and you can branch out from there. It's always nice to put a face to the name (or business) from the start in my opinion.  

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  • Amit PatelBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Bartlett, IL · Member since 2025 · 161 posts · 66 votes
    1mo

    Hey Blanca,

    Yes, a lot of investors are interested in hiring property managers, especially those who live out of state, have full time jobs, or are scaling beyond a few doors. Self managing works for some, but many reach a point where the time and stress outweigh the savings.

    Investors usually find managers through referrals from other investors or real estate agents, local real estate investor groups, platforms like BiggerPockets, online searches and reviews, and sometimes through property management associations. Word of mouth from people who already work with a manager carries the most weight.

    When evaluating a manager, some of the most important things to check or ask about are their actual experience in the specific local market with properties like yours, how thorough their tenant screening process is, how they handle communication and reporting including response times and what owners receive each month, a clear breakdown of all fees including management percentage, leasing fees, and any markups on maintenance, and how they manage repairs and emergencies including vendor quality and approval limits. Those areas usually reveal whether the fit will work long term.

    A good manager should feel like a partner who protects the asset and keeps the owner informed without constant chasing.

    Casanomy Property Management564 Reviews
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