Alternative to property management companies, hire in house?

[Michael P. Zembower Jr.]

In Ohio it seems to be law that a property management company be under a broker or real estate license. I own 10 properties and know a person close to the community that can rent my units faster and keep a stronger relationship with my tenants and their needs. Can I hire this person and simply pay them a small portion of rent monthly and let them show my units when they’re vacant without them needing to be a property management company with all the requirements stated by Ohio law for property management companies?

[Nathan Gesner]

You'll have to read the state law. In many states, an employee of the property owner is authorized to manage on behalf of the owner without a license.