This "Expense" Makes You Richer

The real "returns" of a good property manager

Author

Roger Blankenship
September 12, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Rethinking the “ROI” of Property Managers

💼 What They Actually Do:

  • Market your property and fill vacancies faster

  • Screen tenants (no more professional squatters)

  • Handle repairs and emergencies

  • Collect rent and chase the late payers

  • Keep you out of legal hot water

  • Free up your time

Now do the math...

Let’s say your PM charges 10% of monthly rent.

On a $1,500 rental, that’s $150/month.

But:

  • They reduce vacancy by 1 month/year? That’s $1,500 gained.

  • They avoid one eviction per year? You just saved $2,000–$5,000.

  • They catch a maintenance issue early? You save again.

  • They keep you legally compliant? You dodge lawsuits.

ROI isn’t just about money in vs. money out.

It’s about time saved, stress avoided, cash flow stabilized, and long-term asset protection.

🧠 Bottom Line:

A great property manager pays for themselves—and then some.

If you want to scale, stop thinking like a landlord and start thinking like an investor.

Outsource the grind. Keep the cash flow.

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