Landlord vs. Property Manager Calculator

Decide whether to self-manage or hire a property manager based on total cost including your time value.

Property Details

Monthly Rent per Unit ($)

Number of Units

Monthly Maintenance Costs ($)

Annual Vacancy Days

Tenant Turnovers per Year

Property Manager Costs

Management Fee (% of rent)

Lease Renewal Fee ($)

Maintenance Markup (%)

Tenant Placement Fee ($)

Self-Manage Costs

Hours Managing per Month

Your Hourly Value ($/hr)

Self-Manage Placement Cost ($)

Your time has value. Use your effective hourly rate or opportunity cost.

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Educational purposes only. These calculators provide estimates based on the inputs you provide. Results are not financial, legal, or investment advice. Real estate investments carry risk. Consult a licensed real estate attorney or financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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