Hi, and thank you for your response. I really appreciate you taking the time to offer advice. I've considered both, but here's where I'm hitting a wall:
Property manager: Financially, this seems like a significant chunk of the rental income going towards management fees. I'm not entirely sure if the cost outweighs the benefit, especially since the property itself isn't high-maintenance. It's more about my mental load than the actual workload.
Handyman: This is a logical suggestion. I find myself worrying about the quality of the work done and the tenant's satisfaction. Even with a handyman, I feel compelled to oversee or follow up on the work, which doesn't really alleviate my stress.
The core of my issue seems to be a mental one, rather than purely logistical. It's like I'm wired to anticipate issues and want to address them proactively. This mindset works well in my software engineering career, where being ahead of the problem is key. However, in the context of property management, it's causing me unnecessary stress.
How do you guys cope with the mental aspect of it? Is there a way to mentally 'disconnect' from the property while ensuring everything is handled responsibly?
