There is a bit of a learning curve but it's not too bad; there are many online tutorials. 

If you are interested in rentals in the area you should go online and read the article.John Moore

I am just starting as mentioned above and while I am educating myself with the vast amount of books and online content, I thought, why not just come right out and ask about this.

If I were you I would get your license through one that is offered online. 

I buy and sell merchandise online.

I have been trying to learn everything that I can online and will definitely have to check out the books that you recommended.

Vegas Prices in the Multiplex arena have stabilized and there are a lot of big complexes coming online. 

We use an online service to run the checks.

Despite our prices went down in 2008, they are already back up over 50% and turnkeys sell in weeks in most areas.I have seen some California investors purchasing SFRs rentals out of state in the $120k-$160k range, just to learn the seller, who was also an investor, had just purchased the house a few weeks prior for half price and, judging from the old online photos, the rehab was just paint and carpet.

Some thoughts of what to do right away:See if the property is earning the market rate for rents (current owner says she does not know the market and has never checked).Find out if having the four tenants pay their rent online is an option.Track the leases (current owner has lost track of who is month-to-month, who is due for a rent increase, etc).Shop the insurance to see if they're overpaying.Since I'm new to this realm, I wondered: what else can a new commercial prop. manager do to quickly add value for their clients?