Property Management Calculator

🏠 True Cost of Self-Managing Your Property

Your time has value. See what self-management really costs you per year.

Your Time

What is your time worth per hour? ($) e.g., your work hourly rate or what you'd pay someone else

Monthly Hours Spent On...

Rent collection & bookkeeping Chasing payments, tracking expenses, accounting

Maintenance requests & repairs Coordinating contractors, inspections, emergency calls

Lease issues & legal compliance Renewals, violations, notices, staying legally compliant

Tenant communication & complaints Calls, emails, texts, dispute resolution

Vacancy & tenant turnover Marketing, showings, screening, move-in/out (monthly avg)

Vacancy & Direct Costs

Monthly rent amount ($)

Extra vacancy weeks per year from self-managing DIY landlords often take longer to fill units

Annual out-of-pocket costs ($) Mileage, listing fees, software, legal forms, screening fees

Rent collection & bookkeeping	$0
Maintenance coordination	$0
Lease & legal issues	$0
Tenant communication & complaints	$0
Vacancy & turnover work	$0
Lost rent from extra vacancy	$0
Out-of-pocket expenses	$0
TOTAL TRUE ANNUAL COST	$0