Having Property Manager and Agent in One Business--Good/Bad Idea?

[Britt McEachern]

Hey folks!

I'm a new investor looking for my first property. I recently had a discussion with a PM in the area in which I want to invest, and I really liked them and I intend to move forward with the company. 

I also received referrals from BP members for local agents. Some of these referrals were agents who worked in the same office as the PM.

I'm curious about any problems this might cause. There are certainly some benefits to having everybody working closely together, but is it better to have your PM and agent separated a bit? I guess I'm wondering if there are any dangers from having the agent and PM so closely connected. 

Thanks for any advice you can offer!