LANDLORD GUIDE
This APOA guide is general community education for landlords. It is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Please check current state rules and seek qualified advice for your own situation.
Using an agent can save time and reduce stress, especially when advertising, screening tenants, arranging repairs, collecting rent, and dealing with compliance or dispute procedures.
Self-management can reduce management fees and give the landlord direct visibility over the property, but it also requires time, record keeping, legal awareness, and careful communication.
For new landlords, APOA usually suggests starting with professional management first, then considering self-management after becoming familiar with the rental process.