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The $10,000 Mistake: When DIY Property Management Goes Wrong

The $10,000 Mistake: When DIY Property Management Goes Wrong

by Simply Live | Jan 20, 2026 | Property Management Mistakes

I’ll never forget the call I got three years ago. A property owner — let’s call him Mike — had been self-managing his rental property for two years. He was proud of the money he was saving on management fees. Until he wasn’t. “David, I think I messed up. Bad.” Mike...

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