While the roles of a property manager can vary from day to day, a property manager's first responsibility to the owner is always to protect and manage their investment professionally. This includes preserving or increasing the property's value, maximizing rental income, and maintaining a high occupancy rate.

In Florida, you are required to have your Broker's license to start your own property management company. Earning a Florida Broker's license requires two years of full-time real estate agent experience, 72 hours of Broker Pre-Licensing coursework, and passing a Broker exam.

Generally, property managers take responsibility for day-to-day repairs and ongoing maintenance, security, and upkeep of properties. They usually work for the owners of investment properties such as apartment and condominium complexes, private home communities, shopping centers, and industrial parks.

TL;DR: To become a property manager in California, you must first get your real estate license and sign with a brokerage. Then you will need to get your property manager certificate with an accredited institution. Once you complete these steps, you can start your property management business!