Property Management Career Change

[Casey Johns]

Along with being an investor, I still work a 9-5 job and my husband is a stay at home realtor. Im currently a leasing coordinator and recently, I was awarded the IREM scholarship for a CPM (certified property manager). To get this certification I have to take on way more responsibility and at my current position, it's not possible.

I started to apply for Property Manager positions at Apartment Communities, but it seems they are turning down my resume because I only have 5 years experience in SFH Property Management with no education/certifications.

Do you think it will be possible to get a Property Manager job, before I complete the certification?

I know I could apply for a Leasing Coordinator at an Apartment Community and work my way up, but it would be a huge pay cut because most companies only pay that position around $12/hr in my area.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! ☺️