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A high school diploma is necessary to land a job in property management,
even at the entry level.
Kristy Ludwar is an on-site property administrator at a large office building.
She says a course in administration is a good idea for aspiring project managers.
Much of the training comes on the job. Workers can come into this job at
an entry level and move their way up.
"Since the job varies so much, you can pull out a lot of different skills
from your toolkit," says Ludwar, noting administration, construction and technology.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says candidates with college degrees
in business administration, real estate or related fields are likely to find
the best jobs.
Joshua R. Thosath says business courses and a real estate license are helpful
in this career. He's a senior property manager in Spokane, Washington. He
entered the field with a high school diploma and limited college coursework.
Depending on the role, accounting, marketing or maintenance technology could
come in handy, he says.
Some property managers get a real estate broker's license. The license
enables them to assist owners in marketing and selling properties.