Assistant property management gig for experience?

[Alex Smith]

In two weeks, I'm leaving my current job because I'm unhappy and life is short. I have a soccer training business on the side that I plan to ramp up in the meantime to make up for the income that I was making. Right now we currently have 2 rental units, with 2 more in the works and a flip that we are in the process of selling. 

I would really like my next job to be something that is going to gain me experience that will go hand in hand with my long-term goals (building up a rental portfolio). I have been looking into part-time assistant property management gigs and this, I'm almost positive, is what I want my next move to be. I don't have a ton of experience, although I have managed our 2 units for a year and a half now, handling leases, bookkeeping, open houses, etc.  I also managed and did some of the work on the flip we just completed. My background is in marketing/recruitment. I've spent the last 3 years recruiting for Undergraduate Admissions at two different Universities. Is it far-fetched to think someone like myself, with my experience, could land a property-management gig, even if it is a part time/assistant gig?

If anyone knows of any in New Jersey (Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland, Camden counties)  or Delaware (New Castle county), please let me know! What can I do to better my chances at getting a job that will gain me experience in this realm?

[Alex Smith]

Originally posted by @Ryan Cox:

@Alex Smith  Not far fetched at all!  The right company will be looking for someone with talent and work ethic who they can teach the skills of property management.  I would sell the skills you have obtained in recruiting that would translate to property management - organization, detail oriented, sales, etc

I would also look for roles with general contractors, finance (loans) & sales.  All of these would be helpful to building your skill set and knowledge as you build up your rental portfolio.

All the best, RC

 Very true and great advice. Thank you. I will look into those other areas as well.