Readers should seek professional advice.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Then hire one that sounds competent and that you can get along with.

Would like to hire more daily workers to decrease time.

My lease requires professional carpet cleaning, which would cost more than $500 for a home of that size.Yes, it's reasonable to reduce the cost because she was such a long-term tenant.

I'm planning to turn it into a rental and was wondering if I should consider hiring a property manager for my first rental.

Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

For example, we have a minimum rent we're aiming for when we manage other properties because it's not worth it for us to manage a small property.The ideal client is someone who truly wants to be hands off and hire an expert to manage their MTR.

Readers should seek professional advice.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.