Starting a Career in Property Management Questions

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Starting a Career in Property Management Questions

Peyton LaBarbera
Investor · CT · Member since 2023 · 141 posts · 28 votes

I am trying to start a career in property management and was wondering how to start out. I have heard that some people don't get anything and find a job, some have gotten their real estate licence, others just an associates degree, and finally others have gotten their bachelors degree.

So my question is to those who are either current property manages or those who are retired property managers, what kind of education did you get that was either required or helped you get a job in property management?

Thank you!

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Samuel Eddinger
Meriden, CT · Member since 2018 · 698 posts · 500 votes
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@Peyton LaBarbera - I run a CT based PM company.  While I do not have any open positions, I'd be happy to have a conversation and answer any questions.  DM me if interested.

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  • Jake McCain
    Member since 2025 · 13 posts · 5 votes
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    Hello! Congrats on deciding to get into property management. 

    I have a bachelors in business admin and marketing. It probably didn't hurt having the degree (checked a box). Although, I have property managers on my team with only a high school education. In fact, one of the strongest property managers I know has a high school degree and nothing more. In property management you learn a lot by simply doing. Surround yourself with the people that excel at the job and learn from them. If you go to the right shop, they will teach you how to operate. 

    APM roles are a great place to start and learn the ropes. You have to grind for a year or 2, but it's worth it. 

    I hired a guy last year - He found my email on my company page. Sent me an email and asked how he can get in the business and attached his resume. Not every day you see someone that really wants to get into property management. Most smaller local firms would take that meeting.
    I'd encourage an approach like the above. Allows you to ask the questions you have to local leaders in your space. 

    Good Luck! 

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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    @Peyton LaBarbera There's two basic choices:

    1) Working for a company that mostly manages single-family homes. 
    - Not much needed to get a job in this segment - just hustle, hustle, hustle! Of course the hours can suck:(

    2) Work for a company that ONLY manages large apartment buildings, condo associations or low-income housing.
    - Many of these will require you to get a NARPM Certification. Hours are usually better and it's often more of a "corporate" environment.

    [email protected]248-209-6824
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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    @Peyton LaBarbera There's two basic choices:

    1) Working for a company that mostly manages single-family homes. 
    - Not much needed to get a job in this segment - just hustle, hustle, hustle! Of course the hours can suck:(

    2) Work for a company that ONLY manages large apartment buildings, condo associations or low-income housing.
    - Many of these will require you to get a NARPM Certification. Hours are usually better and it's often more of a "corporate" environment.

    [email protected]248-209-6824
    Logical Property Management4.9451 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • Samuel Eddinger
    Meriden, CT · Member since 2018 · 698 posts · 500 votes
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    @Peyton LaBarbera - I run a CT based PM company.  While I do not have any open positions, I'd be happy to have a conversation and answer any questions.  DM me if interested.

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  • Adam BartomeoBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Cape Coral, FL · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Experience is the number one factor in property management. Books and classes cannot teach you the everyday workings of a PM. Getting your license will help with following the laws. I would recommend getting a PM job and getting your license simultaneously. 

    [email protected]239-339-3969
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