Property Management Repair Questions

[Carlos Quiros]

Hello to all-

New investor question to all that can answer. I have a new duplex, needs work. Property management contractor is about 15% higher vs a contractor I found.

How does one go about refusing to use their contractor and payment. Can I pay the contractor I found myself and just let them know the work is being done or is it best to run everything through the manager?

Thank you in advance

Carlos