Do I need to get Licensed to manage a family rental?

[Brad Semenoff]

I’ve been self managing my own rental property for about 5 years now and I’ve learned a lot in that time. My parents have decided to start renting out their soon to be old house and they’ve asked me to manage it for them. I’ve offered to do it for free, but they want to pay me for it. 

Do I need to be a licensed property manager in California to manage someone else’s property? 

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Lee Bell]

I'm not sure about that, but check with your city and / or county. They may want to tax you, and if they don't get paid they may get cranky. L.A. City does, I found out the expensive way.