After completing the leasing rotation, for the next 2 weeks, I am with the Assistant Property Manager. This first week was crazy busy due to a ton of move-ins and move-outs. This property is also doing renovations on the older units and is budgeted to complete 100 unit renovations this year. Normally, the renovation process is handled by the Assistant Facility Manager, but he just started this week and is still learning the regular maintenance routine for our property. Since the Assistant Manager took on this responsibility, I wasn’t able to get as much computer training as I thought I would. Towards the end of the week, however, I was trained on processing checks and the financial move-out process (FMO). The FMO is when we do the final inspection of a unit after the tenant has moved out. We document (take pictures) any damages we notice as well as any belongings left behind. Next, we use the computer to add any necessary charges to their account and attach the pictures that correlate to each individual charge.
A portion of your Real Estate Property Management coursework includes Cooperative Education. These intern positions apply your classroom knowledge in a professional work setting, where you’ll gain confidence in your skills and abilities.
You’ll build a stronger resume with the work experience employers need and may have a position in place before graduating. Many students receive a job offer from their Co-op employer for a full-time position following graduation.
These paid internships provide hands-on, real world experience in Multifamily and Commercial real estate, as well as earn degree credit. Opportunities are available in great locations such as:
- Washington
- Texas
- Arizona
- Tennessee
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Alaska
- Minnesota
- Michigan
Cooperative Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is part of a nationwide university program that integrates career-related work experience with academic course work.