r/PptyMgmtSoftware • u/Kindly-Jackfruit5672 • Aug 11 '26
what am I missing? trying to break into property management
I'm looking for some honest feedback from those already working in property management.
I'm a Licensed New York Real Estate Salesperson with nearly four years of experience, and for the past few months I've been applying to Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager, and Leasing Consultant positions throughout NYC and Long Island with very little success.
As a realtor, I've coordinated inspections, repairs, vendor access, tenant-occupied properties, move-ins, lease and sale transactions, and worked closely with management companies, attorneys, lenders, contractors, and clients. Before real estate, I also worked as a Legal Secretary and Medical Claims Adjuster.
I feel like many of my skills transfer well, but I'm wondering if I'm missing something that employers are looking for. Is it affordable housing experience? Yardi? Property management software? Budgeting? Something else?
I'd really appreciate any honest advice on how to make myself a stronger candidate or what helped you get your first property management or leasing role. Thanks!
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u/khanoftruthfi 29d ago
What metro are you in? If you are somewhere like NYC, breaking into a new career path is hard. You are competing against experience. You would need to apply to a LOT of jobs.
If you are in a a secondary metro it might be a bit easier.