
3 Great Places to Invest in California Property Management
As you probably know, California real estate is at a premium. Prices are generally high, and it can seem like an intimidating market to enter as an investor.
As you probably know, California real estate is at a premium. Prices are generally high, and it can seem like an intimidating market to enter as an investor.
At Portola Property Management, we spend a lot of time taking care of properties whether they are vacant or occupied. We work with owners, investors, landlords, neighbors, tenants, family members, and all sorts of community partners.
Our team at Portola Property Management is talented and efficient, and they manage to stay calm during emergencies. Today, we have another post in our Stories from the Field series that we think you will find – um, interesting.
At Portola Property Management, our talented team of staff members work with owners, tenants, and bizarre situations every day. We spend a lot of time telling landlords who might work with us what we can do to manage your property better and provide an improved rental experience for all parties.
Properly maintaining a safe, habitable, and enjoyable rental home is a shared responsibility between tenants and their landlords. Property managers do a good job of facilitating the things that need to be done while maintaining a home. Today, we want to look at the items that fall into your tenant’s pool of responsibilities. When something needs to be fixed, how should you handle it if it’s your tenant’s responsibility?
We are proud to share with you our very successful Pet Program!
I understand and agree that by applying for this property I will create a: (1) NO PET PROFILE, or (2) PET/ ANIMAL PROFILE by visiting: https://portolarentals.petscreening.com and pay the application processing fee. Application fee: $20 per pet/animal; tenants with no pets or service animals are free of charge. Your rental application with Portola Property Management will not be processed until this profile is complete. If approved as a tenant, a fee of $25/pet is due monthly with the rent payment.
Kathleen started this program to create more pet friendly housing for tenants, while also soothing any worries property owners may have about accepting pets.
We meet all pets before they move in. Upon approval, an additional $250 per pet is added to the tenant’s security deposit. Twice a year, a representative from Portola Property Management will complete a visual walkthrough of the home. The tenant fee for this is $50 per walkthrough at a total of $100 per year. It is VERY rare that we find any issues in the home, but if found, tenants must correct it at that time. When great tenants find great pet friendly housing, they tend to stay long term.
We take pride in offering about 50% pet friendly housing!
You can meet some of our furry tenants below.
Name: Charlie Tiger
Interests: Daily Siesta, performs head butt tricks, and enjoys the finer things in life such as Pate.
Name: Blue
Interests:play tug of war. Blue is social and happiest being the center of attention
Name: Guero
Name: Peanut Butter and Jelly
Interests: loves to cuddle up in a warm spot.
Name: Roman
Interests: Running on the beach.
Name: Mollie
Interests: Going to the groomers and napping in the sun.
Name: Mittens
Interests: hunting for critters, playing with my favorite toys, purring on my owner’s lap and looking pretty.
Name: Max
Interests: Modeling, helping Santa when called upon, love kids of all ages
Name: Maggie
Interests: Where’s the bird…I love being active, running, retrieving, swimming, jumping you name it. I am most happy outside but enjoy curling up on my bed and relaxing at the end of a long day.
Name: Kale
Interests: Cuddle, Sleep, Run in the forest, and Sun Bathe on the beach.
Name: Jack & Jill
Interests: Chasing birds, retrieving balls and getting massages.
Name: Hot Sauce
Interests: Hunting socks.
Name: Daphne
Interests: Going for long walks on the beach, sleeping by the fire, listening to music.
I understand and agree that by applying for this property I will create a: (1) NO PET PROFILE, or (2) PET/ ANIMAL PROFILE by visiting: https://portolarentals.petscreening.com and pay the application processing fee. Application fee: $20 per pet/animal; tenants with no pets or service animals are free of charge. Your rental application with Portola Property Management will not be processed until this profile is complete. If approved as a tenant, a fee of $25/pet is due monthly with the rent payment.
Fred Thompson
Maintenance Professional
Duties: Support Portola PM Owners/Tenants with their maintenance requests and provide excellent customer service.
“I am the “MacGyver” of Property Maintenance, providing creative solutions to all your unique property needs.”
Experience: Over 10 yrs experience in residential remodeling, repair, and property management in Santa Cruz County.
After Hours: Scuba diving, RV camping, and enjoying the local music scene with my wife & friends.
Steve Thompson
Construction Specialist
Duties: Construction and maintenance
Experience: Over 30 years of general building construction and maintenance.
After Hours: Spending time with Heidi, enjoying life’s adventures along the way. Surfing, Biking, Scuba Diving, Camping, and traveling.
Sue Gerwin
Client Care / Office Manager
Duties: Provide Excellent Customer Service and Office Support
Experience: 11 years in customer service, admin support positions, 10 years as business owner and operations manager, 10 years experience in commerical and residential leasing.
After Hours: Cooking & Camping.
Michael Catalano
President
Duties: Strategic & Leadership Development, Operations Management.
Goal: To provide excellent customer service, to manage properties efficiently, to maximize the investors return, to provide tenants with quality housing.
Mike grew up in real estate and property management and learned at the age of 10 how to take a maintenance call. Mike has over 20 years’ professional experience in all facets of real estate and property management.
He is currently the CEO of NextGen Property Ventures, Inc., with offices in Roseville, CA & Real Estate Connections in Los Gatos, both real estate investment and property management firms. Mike sits on the boards of Fourandhalf, an internet marketing company specializing in property management and of HappyCo, a mobile application for property inspections. Mike is a sought after industry speaker on the topics of property management firm acquisitions, real estate investments, and real estate marketing best practices. He is a member of NAR (National Association of Realtors) and CAR (California Association of Realtors), and NAPRM (National Association of Residential Property Managers).
After Hours: Mike grew up in Saratoga and has family ties to Santa Cruz. Mike is married with 2 children and in his “free time”, he enjoys golf, coaching his kids’ sports teams, and relaxing with his family.
CA DRE: #01824514
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