Should You Manage Your Property Yourself or Hire a Professional?

Many Hamilton landlords ask: Should I manage my rental property on my own, or should I hire a property manager? The answer depends on how much time, knowledge, and patience you have.

Managing a Property Yourself

Pros:

• Save money on management fees.

• Direct control over tenant selection and decisions.

Cons:

• Time-consuming (rent collection, repairs, and calls at all hours).

• Risk of choosing poor tenants.

• Hard to stay updated with landlord-tenant laws.

• Stress of handling disputes or evictions.

Hiring a Property Manager

Pros:

• Professional tenant screening and placement.

• Stress-free rent collection and financial reporting.

• Suite turnover and maintenance handled for you.

• Legal expertise in Hamilton’s rental regulations.

• Saves you time and stress.

Cons:

• A management fee (but often offset by fewer vacancies and better tenants).

Final Thoughts

If you own one small rental and enjoy being hands-on, self-management might work. But if you value your time, want reliable tenants, and prefer stress-free management, hiring a Hamilton property management company is the smarter choice.

👉 Citycell Property Services offers full management, tenant screening, and turnover services so you can rent faster with less stress.