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How did you get your start doing assistant property manager work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

i need to know what i need to do to become a apartment manager or property manager or to become a assistant i do not have money to go school but i know i have enough self knowlege to do the job

In Florida you need to go to an 18 hour classroom instruction and pass a state exam with 75 percent. I started out as an Administrative Assistant. You could start there or as a receptionist. Check with your state requirements before you do anything. Self knowledge is good but you need practical experience in the field. Good luck

Host said: How did you get your start doing assistant property manager work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

Search the state you are in and you will find Assistant Property Manager positions that require no more than a HSD/GED. They are looking for great customer service skills and office skills. I started in the mortgage business which was easy to get into. From there I spent a year as Property Administrator/AKA Lease Administrator position. It is mostly clerical and any one with office skills can handle it. I luck up on a Property Manager position. It is part-time, but I handle all the day to day operations as a full time one. I believe you may find it easier to find a position in a market rental building or complex verses a HUD or Tax credit building. In any case search, and you will find someone will give you a chance.