Recently, we came across an article from allpropertymanagement.com and they came up with a list of 10 reasons to hire a property manager. The article explained that owning a rental property could be financially rewarding; however, it requires a large amount of your time and energy. A few reasons they recommend a property management company is to set the proper rental rate, compared with similar properties in the area; they find the proper tenants by conducting background and credit checks; and they manage vendor relationships, often finding vendors who are dependable and building a relationship where the vendor becomes familiar with the property.
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/resources/hiring-a-property-manager/10-reasons-to-hire-a-property-manager-a6.html