Is it appropriate to sign a contract directly with the property management company when renting a house?

1, in principle-no! Because property management companies generally do not have this business. That is, it is not within its business scope.

2. There must be a formal real estate agent in the area or community with a property management company. In other words, you should consider whether it is normal for the owner to "entrust" the property company to rent the house instead of looking for a formal real estate agent.