Self-manage vs property manger?

[Jessica Stern]

Hi everyone,

I am about to close on my first two properties in Philly next week (woohoo!) and cannot decide if I should hire a property management company, or self-manage the future renters.

I have a full-time job and live two hours away in NYC, but the upfront costs and monthly fee for the property management services seem steep to me.

Anyone feel passionate about this either way?

thank you!