Course Overview
Learn how residential and commercial properties are run day to day: leasing, rent collection, tenant relations, maintenance, budgets and New York landlord-tenant law. REEDC’s 22.5-hour course is online and self-paced, so you can fit it around work. Finish it and you’ll receive a Property Management Certificate.
If you already hold a New York real estate license, the same 22.5 hours count as elective continuing education.
Why choose REEDC for your Property Management education?
- Online and Self-Paced: start any time and study on your own schedule
- Built for New York: NY landlord-tenant law, rent regulation basics and fair housing rules
- Counts as CE: 22.5 elective continuing education hours for NY salespersons and brokers
- No License Needed: open to landlords, assistants, career changers and agents alike
Key Topics Covered
This 22.5-hour course gives you a practical foundation in managing residential and commercial properties; from tenant relations and rent collection to maintenance, budgeting, and working with vendors. Here’s a look at what you’ll cover.
- The Role of a Property Manager
- Tenant Relations & Leasing
- Rent Collection & Applications
- Maintenance & Repairs
- Operating Budgets & Schedules
- Working with Vendors & Contractors
- Residential Property Management
- Commercial Property Management
- Building Systems & Renovations
- Financial & Investment Basics
- Risk, Insurance & Liability
- New York Landlord-Tenant Law
Average rating 4.2 based on 39 reviews
El H.
This recommendation is for Garry, one of the Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Pre-Licensing course instructors. He kept class interesting and fun and almost my whole class passed the exam the first time. He really seemed to care about his students and their comprehension of the material as opposed to just drilling the correct answers into us.
Jillian R.
At the time of writing this, I am about 75% done with my classes at REEDC and I am having such a great time that I felt compelled to write a review.
The instructor is very knowledgeable, funny and engaging. When you are there, you genuinely follow the material because it is taught so well.
Todd M.
I have just finished my course and exam here. I cannot say enough about this wonderful place! There is a great concern and devotion on the part of everyone there that your experience is positive and you are happy with your learning. Most impressive was the incredible effort put towards job placement, recruiting, and real world networking.
Jessie B.
The Property Casualty Insurance course was taught by Garry Smalley, a great instructor who engaged the class and made the whole experience worthwhile. Believe it or not, I remember laughing a few times in the class from some of the stories. I just got my license today! Passed on my first try, the course was more then enough if you are willing to study 1-2 hours a few nights a week
Paul L.
Just finished two weeks of classes, and I couldn’t be more pleased. The teacher, Greg is very impressive, having been in the field, and is a wealth of knowledge. He always has time to answer my many questions. I live in Brooklyn, and work in Manhattan, and if I don’t feel like coming into NY on weekends, I can go to their Brooklyn office, which works out well for me.
Susan M.
Our Property Management Certificate Package
Get Property Management certified with REEDC. Enroll in our online Property Management Certificate Course by registering here:
Best Value
Property Management Certificate Course Only
$425
A value of $500+
- 22.5 Hour Property Management Course
- Approved for Elective CE Credit
- Length22.5 hours
- FormatOnline, self-paced
- Start dateAny time
- CE credit22.5 elective hrs
- PrerequisitesNone
- You earnREEDC certificate
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Who Can Take This Course?
The Property Management Certificate Course is open to everyone; there’s no license, exam, or prior experience required to enroll. It’s a great fit for:
- Newcomers looking to start a career in property management
- Real estate salespersons and brokers who want to add a specialty (and earn elective CE credit)
- Building owners, landlords, and superintendents who manage their own properties
- Professionals in related fields (construction, development, investment, or law) expanding their expertise
How to Earn Your Certificate
Earning your certificate is straightforward: complete the 22.5-hour Property Management Certificate Course, delivered online (or via Zoom livestream), and you’ll receive your certificate of completion. If you’re a licensed real estate salesperson or broker, those same 22.5 hours count as elective continuing education toward your license renewal — so you build a new skill set and stay current at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a license to be a property manager in New York?
Usually, yes. New York doesn’t have a separate property manager license. But if you’re paid to rent, lease or collect rent on someone else’s property, the law treats that as real estate brokerage, so you’ll need a salesperson license (working under a sponsoring broker) or a broker license. Owners managing their own property and salaried employees of a single owner are generally exempt. This certificate teaches you the job, but it isn’t a state license. Our 77-hour salesperson course is the first step toward getting one.
Do I need experience or a degree to start?
No. The course is open to everyone, with no license, exam, degree or prior experience required. It suits landlords, building staff moving into management, career changers and licensed agents adding a specialty.
How soon can I start?
Right away. The course is online and self-paced, so you can begin as soon as you register and study on your own schedule.
Does this course count toward my real estate continuing education?
Yes, as elective hours. The course is approved for 22.5 hours of elective real estate continuing education. New York renewals also require specific mandated topics, such as fair housing, implicit bias and cultural competency, which this course doesn’t cover. Licensed salespersons and brokers will still need to take those separately.
What will I learn in the course?
How properties are run day to day. That includes leasing and tenant screening, rent collection, tenant relations, maintenance and vendor management, budgeting and financial reporting, fair housing rules and New York landlord-tenant law.
Is this the same as the Residential Facility Manager course?
No. This 22.5-hour course is an online, self-paced introduction to property management. The Residential Facility Manager program is a 90-hour, instructor-led course on Zoom that goes deeper into running residential buildings.