Should You Self-Manage Your Vegas Rental? Pros, Cons & What Most Investors Don’t Expect

Managing your own rental property in Las Vegas might sound like a great way to save money, until reality hits. Between late-night guest issues and last-minute repairs, what starts as passive income often becomes a full-time job. So, should you self-manage or hire a professional? Let’s break it down.

Pros of Self-Managing:

• Full control over guest screening, pricing, and property decisions

• Potentially higher profit margins (no management fee)

• Direct relationship with tenants or guests

Cons of Self-Managing:

• 24/7 availability required (emergencies don’t wait)

• Legal compliance and paperwork become your job

• Difficulties coordinating cleanings, repairs, and turnovers

• Burnout risk is high, especially with multiple units

What Most Investors Don’t Expect: Many new landlords underestimate how demanding self-management is. From guest complaints to property damage and evolving rental laws, the learning curve can be steep and expensive.

A Smarter Way: At Cunningham Group, we take the stress off your plate. Our team handles guest communication, dynamic pricing, cleaning, maintenance, and legal compliance so you can earn more while doing less.

Thinking of handing off the hassle? Get a free rental income projection and find out how much you could be making with professional management.