Tips to Start in the Property Management Field

[Hermilo Garcia]

Hello Everyone,

I am a BP member from California wanting to become a property manager. Do any of you have any tips on how I can get into this field? 

I know that a real estate license is usually required, and many companies want people with previous experience. Unfortunately, that is where I come up short.

I have applied to a few companies, but they are not willing to hire, because I do not have any experience.

So, it is somewhat hard to get experience when companies are not willing to give you an opportunity to gain it. 

Any tips would be really appreciated. Have a great day.

-Hermilo

[Nate Garrett]

@Hermilo Garcia

Here are some ideas to help you break into the field:

1.) Get your real estate license first and foremost. This will demonstrate your level of commitment to becoming a professional and will be attractive to a property management company.

2.) Check out the National Association of Residential Property Managers and their educational offerings. I don't believe you can join NARPM until you are engaged in the field of property management, but you can take their courses as a non-member. Again, this self-study and completion of a few courses will be attractive to a property manager who is looking to hire.

3.) Network, network, network. Attend local real estate industry events and get the word out that you are interested in entering the field. 

4.) Tailor your resume to demonstrate that you have the skills required to succeed in the field - customer service, decision making, conflict resolution, budgeting, accounting, etc.

Don't give up. Commitment to one's chosen path is the most important indicator of future success!