General Question about property management company.

[James Kelly]

Hi! My name is James Kelly and I'm currently studying civil engineering at Cal Poly school of engineering in San Luis Obispo. My parents run a successful property management company and are planning to retire in the near future. It's my mother and stepdad and they manage about 180 units, and they make a good living from it. I am interested in taking over the company after I establish a good job as a civil engineer. Would it be possible or totally insane to try to take it over? Could I own the business and hire a manager and agents to run it without problems? Could someone give me some suggestions on where to start with this? I don't have a real estate or property management license but I've grown up around this business And know it well. Thank you so much!