Support for Self-Managing Landlords
Compare self-management responsibilities with a full-service property management process.
Self-Management
Is the property still fitting into your time and risk tolerance?
Use this comparison to identify which responsibilities you want to keep handling and which ones you may be ready to delegate.
| Responsibility | Self-Managed | Direct Realty Management |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing and showings | Owner coordinates | Managed through a documented leasing process |
| Screening and lease preparation | Owner establishes and applies procedures | Handled through brokerage systems and written criteria |
| Resident communication | Owner is the primary contact | Direct Realty serves as the management contact |
| Maintenance coordination | Owner finds, schedules, and follows up with vendors | Requests, vendor scheduling, communication, and follow-up are coordinated |
| Accounting and records | Owner maintains ledgers and documents | Owner portal, statements, and property records are maintained |
| Inspections and lease administration | Owner schedules and documents | Handled through the management process |