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The Risks of Self-Managing

17 Dec 2025 · 1 min

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Mendell Gosnell, CPM explains why self-managing rental properties is risky. About 60% of U.S. landlords do it themselves, handling rent, maintenance, and evictions. One legal mistake or bad tenant can wipe out years of profit.

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Did you know that somewhere around 60% of rental properties in the United States are self-managed? So that means millions of owners are collecting rent, fixing toilets, handling evictions, and keeping up with changing laws all on their own. If that sounds stressful, it's because it is. A single legal misstep or a bad tenant can wipe out years of rental income. If you're still self-managing, Ask yourself, are you saving money or are you just losing peace of mind? Give us a call today. Let us show you what we can do for you and how we can help you.