Here's a bit of information that I found.
In the IRS 1099msc info document
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099msc.pdf
It specifically calls out property managers as an exception (as in does not require a 1099-MISC sent to them)
"Payments for which a Form 1099-MISC is not
required include all of the following."
"Payments of rent to real estate agents or property
managers. However, the real estate agent or property
manager must use Form 1099-MISC to report the rent paid over to the property owner"
As noted in other articles, there is the idea that this aspect of a property manager could be used a strategy for the owner to avoid this 1099 question (by having the property manager pay all the contractors).
However, it also seems like this IRS note on the 1099-MISC info document conflicts with turbotax guidance that specifies property management in the list of contractors for whom you may have to issue 1099-Misc forms.
