Can You Have a Property Manager While You are Still Living There? | Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 87
Real Estate CoachingIn Episode 87 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Vekevia Tillman-Jones, CFP®, MBA, tackles a question many house hackers ask quietly: Does it even make sense to pay for management if I’m on-site? With no judgment and no fluff, Vekevia explores when it’s smart, when it’s unnecessary, and how boundaries, energy, and lifestyle all factor into the decision.
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
| 💡 | Why some house hackers consider hiring a property manager while living on-site [00:01:02] |
| 💡 | How a property manager creates systems, separation, and emotional distance [00:03:06] |
| 💡 | What property management fees actually cost, and how to decide if they’re worth it [00:04:39] |
| 💡 | Hybrid options: partial management, unit-only management, or delayed management [00:05:41] |
| 💡 | When hiring a manager doesn’t make sense, and how to think through the bigger picture [00:07:06] |
Takeaway Quotes:
" Sometimes paying for support is like the smartest financial decision you can make. " — Vekevia Tillman-Jones
" The best strategy is essentially one that fits your lifestyle and protects your energy and keeps you moving forward." — Vekevia Tillman-Jones
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