15-Week Curriculum

Eight modules. One complete operator.

Sequenced from legal foundations to portfolio-scale asset management — every lesson grounded in real case studies from operating properties.

01
Week 1–2

Foundations of Property Management

  • Manager role & responsibilities
  • Property types: residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, hospitality
  • Fair Housing Act, ADA, landlord-tenant law
  • Fiduciary duties & ethical standards
  • California DRE licensing
02
Week 3–4

Financial Management & Budgeting

  • Operating budgets & forecasting
  • Rent collection & delinquency control
  • CAM reconciliation
  • Owner & investor financial reporting
  • NOI optimization & reserve planning
03
Week 5–6

Tenant Relations & Leasing

  • Marketing vacant units
  • Screening: credit, background, rental history
  • Lease negotiation & execution
  • Move-in/out documentation
  • Conflict resolution & legal evictions
04
Week 7–8

Property Operations & Maintenance

  • Preventive vs. reactive programs
  • Vendor selection & contract management
  • Work order systems & response protocols
  • Inspections & code compliance
  • Emergency preparedness (Red Cross protocols)
05
Week 9–10

Environmental Controls & Sustainability

  • Green retrofits & energy audits
  • Solar project management 10kW–70kW+
  • HVAC efficiency & green motor conversions
  • SCE / LADWP utility incentives
  • LEED & ENERGY STAR certification
06
Week 11–12

Asset Management & Portfolio Growth

  • Performance evaluation & valuation
  • Scaling from single-family to 850+ units
  • Working with investors & faith-based organizations
  • Trustee sales & acquisitions
  • Exit strategies & dispositions
07
Week 13–14

Specialized Property Types

  • Multi-family operations at scale
  • Commercial retail & mixed-use
  • Industrial warehouse & logistics
  • Hospitality revenue management
08
Week 15

Community Engagement & Development

  • Workshops for owners, agents, investors
  • Building referral networks (300+ agents)
  • Affordable housing advocacy
  • Continuing education & certifications
  • Career pathways