Can a sales associate open a property management company on their own?

[Chelcie Rivers]

Hye guys, Chelcie here, I have a quick question for you. I am in the Jacksonville, Florida area, and I am wanting to start a property managment company of my own.

1. Do I have to be a licensed real estate agent in order to open a property managment company?

2. Do  I need a broker in order to open a property managment company?

3. Does the broker need to own the property managment company in order for the business to be legal?

For example. Say the broker owns 123 Realty and I open ABC property management does the broker of 123 Realty need to own ABC property management for me work there?

4. Also does a broker need to in the office with me while we conduct business?

For example can the broker be in Tampa, Florida while  I am located in Jacksonville, Florida?

Thank you so much for your help!