CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

Property Investment

Building Wealth

A great way to invest in your future and community is pursuing a career in Property Investment. Investors increase the value of homes and buildings through renovations and repairs, which in turn raises the value of surrounding properties. Some of the best traits of this career are the options it offers—you can rent, sell or keep the properties you purchase, depending on your goals and preferences. And even better—with the right moves you can get an amazing monetary return on your investment. If you have an eye for design, interest in finance and a knack for negotiation, you can find success in this career path.

DID YOU KNOW?

By 2028 the property investment industry is projected to grow

7 %1

REQUIREMENTS

Customer
Service

Mathematics

Critical
Thinking

Detail-
Oriented

Communication
Skills

STARTING SALARY

$84K-$156K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

18.7K3

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build a roster of leads and contacts to find sellers and buyers
  • Purchase and renovate properties to increase their value and the profit you make
  • Arrange demolitions or repairs of property
  • Market your property for rent or sale and manage upkeep when it’s vacant
  • Understand property value and return on investments to make the best decisions when buying and selling properties

Pathways to Becoming a Property Investor

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Land an apprenticeship to earn a salary while you learn the tricks of the trade.

Certifications:

Gain certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$82K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

Job hunt in a competitive industry

Start Your Career in Property Investment

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in property investment and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.