Question regarding Real Estate Broker's License for Property Managers in Upstate NY

[Adam A.]

Been managing 15+ units under my families residential properties for almost a decade now. Considering getting my Real Estate Broker's license to begin my own local Property Management company and take on clients of my own. I don't mind the costs or work associated with getting the real estate brokers license, but wanted to clarify this step of the process;

1. After completing the education requirement, you must gain real estate salesperson experience. NYS requires you to work as a licensed real estate salesperson for at least two years before applying for a broker's license.

Is this really necessary? I'm not interested in selling real estate or working underneath another company for two years. Frankly I'm just interested in pursuing property management under my own company.