Hi Japon, I'm not sure but the article does say that the...

Hi Japon, I'm not sure but the article does say that the percentage of agent managed properties on the east coast is higher than WA.

"The number of managed properties on the east coast is much higher than WA, with indications the number of managed properties in our state is slowly increasing as owners place their faith in property managers and take advantage of the tax benefits that flow from that"

The easiest way for me to gauge the number is referrals from sales of properrties purchased for investment. It's rare that a landlord in the areas I've worked in elects to manage the property themselves. Even if they choose to manage it themselves they will often appoint an agent to do a Letting Only service where the agent advertises and leases the property and then hands the management back to the landlord. I'm sure it's higher in different areas though. I've found Greeks, Italians and Chinese like to manage properties themselves so in areas with higher populations of those cultures I'm sure the percentage of self managed properties is higher .