Pros
I worked at Hawthorne Residential Partners for over two years, starting as a Leasing Specialist and being promoted to Assistant Community Manager. During that time, I gained valuable experience, closed over $3M in sales maintaining an over 50% closing ratio, enjoyed working with my onsite team and formed strong relationships with other ACMs and Leasing Agents.
Cons
Recognition and support from upper management was inconsistent — even high performance did not guarantee acknowledgment or growth. Leadership culture varies widely, and some managers are strong administrators but lack the emotional intelligence needed to inspire and develop teams. This creates high turnover and limits long-term career growth for those not within the company’s “inner circle.” Transfer opportunities are often discouraged or presented as demotions, which makes it difficult for employees who want to stay with the company but need a change in leadership. While the onsite culture can be rewarding, corporate leadership would benefit from listening more closely to exit feedback and addressing the impact of poor management styles.