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Careers in Residential Property Management

Think property management is just collecting rent? Think again.
Uncover the true scope and scale of the residential property management industry. Discover how this recession-resistant industry is evolving, with more opportunities than ever for remote work, competitive pay, and long-term growth.
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Instructor

Lauren Niziol

Duration

60 Minutes

Format

On demand
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"These courses have been really helpful in onboarding new team members. They're interactive, engaging and don't take too long." 


— Bethany Shoffner, Director of Property Management

"We have been able to get our RTMs up to speed quickly with the leasing tracks at PMU. Without taking up too much of the day, a little at a time." 


— Richelle "Rich" Vilches, Leasing and Remote Team Manager

"My broker sent our whole team through this. I expected it to be boring. It wasn't. Twenty minutes and I walked away with things I use every single week." 

— Donna Roger, Operations Manager

MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS

PMU Foundations 

1,400+

Students Trained

8.8 / 10 

Student Satisfaction

20 Min.

Average Course Length

45+

Self-Paced Courses

Free

Enrollment

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Course Content

“Leadership starts with managing yourself well, because the discipline that drives your day is the same influence that inspires your team”
Lauren Niziol, HR strategist and fractional HR Director at Red Cedar Advisory Services,
Meet the Instructor

Lauren Niziol

Lauren Niziol is a seasoned HR strategist and a fractional HR Director at Red Cedar Advisory Services, specializing in people operations, talent acquisition, and organizational development within the property management and real estate sectors.

With a background spanning recruiting, HR consulting, and leadership coaching, she helps companies build scalable systems that align culture with growth. A 2024 National Apartment Association Diversity Leadership Program participant, Lauren is passionate about fostering inclusion, empowering teams, and shaping workplaces where both people and performance thrive.

Real-World Results

  • HR and Recruiting Director
  • NAA Excellence Award reciepient 
  • NAA's 2024 Diversity Leadership Award
  • AppFolio contributor for AI and employee experience

Master All Aspects of Property Management

From core foundations to professional defense and community leadership.

 

Master the Fundamentals

The Careers in RPM course is just the starting point. Access our full library of Foundation courses to sharpen your baseline skills in Fair Housing, Maintenance, Leasing, and Operations.

 

Join PMU the Community

Don't learn in a vacuum. Join our exclusive community of property management professionals. Get early access to Masterclasses, industry reports, and peer-to-peer networking.

 

         Get Certified              

Move beyond the basics. Our Professional Tracks and Executive Master Classes provide the 'Audit-Ready' documentation you need to protect your career and your company. Certified by industry experts.