How long does it take you to rent your property out?

[Banis Boortian]

What is recommended, hiring a real estate agent to find you a tenant or do it yourself? I know it depends on what market your at, but how long does it take you on average to rent your property out? And if you use a property manager to rent your property does he/she do a good job leasing your property, what do property managers charge for managing your property, and leasing.