Mendell Gosnell, CPMPrincipal Broker, Centurion Real Estate Services · Helping Real Estate Investors Build Generational Wealth Through Smart Property Management | Branch Offices in Salem, Corvallis, Eugene and Redmond.

Is "Saving" Management Fees Killing Your Portfolio Growth?

31 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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Landlords often skip property management to save 8-10% in fees, but the real cost is time spent managing instead of buying more rentals. One extra property in three years could generate $100,000 versus saving $30,000 in fees.

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Top property management myths that are costing landlords money. First myth: property management fees kill cash flow. They see the fee, usually 8 to 10%, and they think, hey, I can do this myself and save the money. And so here's the math: if a property manager frees up enough time for you to acquire an additional rental within 3 years, So which would you prefer, saving $30,000 or gaining $100,000? So avoid these myths and you'll protect your rental income, your asset, and your long-term wealth.