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Property taxes add to the cost of owning a home, and you must pay them each year to maintain ownership of a property. Even after you pay off your mortgage, you'll continue paying property taxes.

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Property management fees vary, reaching 10% of rent for long-term and 40% for short-term rentals. Hiring a property manager can ease tenant finding, money handling, and maintenance issues.

Property taxes are local taxes homeowners pay on the value of their homes and land. They help fund public services like schools, roads, police and parks. Understanding how property taxes work — and ...