Property Managers

Apartment buildings and office complexes don't run themselves. Someone has to take care of the many necessary details of keeping properties in tip-top shape.

That someone is the property manager -- the foundation of any building. Property managers do everything from balancing the books to keeping the water hot and the grass green.

Property managers do what it takes to make sure that apartment, office, and other buildings stay in good condition, keep earning money for their owners, and increase in value.

Are You Ready To...?

• Understand the legal rights of tenants
• Resolve conflicts between neighbors
• Negotiate contracts with janitors and gardeners
• Take construction bids from contractors
• Make mortgage, tax, and insurance payments
• Collect rent
• Purchase supplies

It Helps To Be...

An organized, resourceful, and diplomatic person. It’s also important to have good math and communication skills.

Make High School Count

• Take challenging math classes. As a property manager, you’ll need to do everything from preparing financial statements to negotiating contracts.
• Sign up for accounting to get a head start on a universal business major requirement.
• Master the computer, especially spreadsheet and bookkeeping software.
• Build strong reading and research skills in English and other classes. As a property manager, you’ll never know what problem might come up next -- you might need to teach yourself about anything from plumbing to real estate law.