Do I need a property manager?

Maybe? Lots of private owners handle rental property like a hobby. They enjoy interacting with tenants, fixing things around the property, and helping tenants in needs. For these owners, you absolutely don’t need a property manager.  Get professional advice for any major issues that come up, but otherwise, you can probably handle it alone.  But, if you want to handle your rental property like an investment and not have to confront tenants when issues arise, we would strongly recommend you look into a property manager.