Free Property Management Training
Effective property management requires comprehensive knowledge of landlord and tenant issues, building maintenance and people skills. Certain government-sponsored programs offer free property management training to assist landlords and property managers operate rental properties.
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New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
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New York offers free property management education. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development organizes courses through its Public Outreach and Education Program. For example, it offers a free 10-hour "Introduction to Property Management" class. The class topics cover the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, tax exemptions and loan programs.
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
100 Gold Street
New York, NY 10038
212-863-8830
nyc.gov/hpd
City of Portland, Oregon
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The City of Portland, Oregon, provides free landlord training. The City of Portland provides a free eight-hour landlord training program, "Keeping Rental Property Safe and Free of Illegal Activity," offered under the Bureau of Development Services. This course incorporates crime prevention measures related to property management, such as tenant screening and crisis resolution.
Bureau of Development Services
1900 SW 4th Ave. # 5000
Portland, OR 97201
503-823-7300
portlandoregon.gov/bds
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The Federal National Mortgage Association
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The Federal National Mortgage Association, known as Fannie Mae, has a free download of the publication, "Becoming a Landlord," on its website.
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