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Property Management Resources

Portola Property Management is here to be your local resource for Santa Cruz rental properties.

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We have a number of educational blogs and articles that can help you be a better landlord and smarter investor. Check out the information we share in this Santa Cruz property management blog, and let us know if you would like us to address a particular topic in a future blog.

Property Management Coaching

If you’re a property manager or a landlord struggling to keep your business running, we understand.

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You likely purchased investment properties or a property management company to make your life easier. Is it? Kathleen Richards, the Property Management Coach, has been in your shoes. She can partner with you to systemize your process and help you work smarter – not harder. Contact the Property Management Coach.

Classes and Seminars

We offer landlord classes every summer and fall. If you’re a landlord or thinking about buying rental real estate, come to one of these classes.

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We’ll talk about your legal obligations, how to advertise and find tenants, and what you need to do when writing a great lease.

Tax Benefits Of Owning Rental Properties

Tax Benefits Of Owning Rental Properties

Purchasing a rental property is one of the promising strategies for protecting and diversifying your wealth. It can help you achieve a valuable, recurring cash flow from a steady passive income and open up a treasure chest of tax advantages more than any other...

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Tips for Saving Money During Tenant Turnover

Tips for Saving Money During Tenant Turnover

Turnover is best avoided when you’re renting out a property, but every landlord knows that they’re not going to keep their tenants forever. Eventually, your residents will move on, and you need to be prepared for how you’ll move through the turnover process.  This is...

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7 Things to Check before Renting Your Santa Cruz Home

7 Things to Check before Renting Your Santa Cruz Home

If you’ve decided to rent out your Santa Cruz home, you’ll need to stop thinking about it as your own home and start thinking about it as a business. That’s not always as easy as it sounds.  Make the process easier by preparing for the challenges and complexities that...

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5 Tips to Grow Your Santa Cruz Real Estate Portfolio

5 Tips to Grow Your Santa Cruz Real Estate Portfolio

A smart real estate investor will constantly be thinking about long term and short term financial goals.  If you don’t have established investment goals and a clear strategy for achieving those goals, your growth will likely be stalled. You won’t know how to look for...

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A Guide on Improving Tenant Retention in Santa Cruz

A Guide on Improving Tenant Retention in Santa Cruz

You own Santa Cruz rental property, so you know that turnover is expensive.  A vacant property is not earning any rent, and that means you’re losing income even while you have to pay for wear and tear, maintenance, cleaning, and landscaping. There are also security...

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Just wanted to check in, as we just got the deposit, which looks all fine and clear. So, we want to say goodbye and thank you guys for the friendly and professional service! It was a pleasure working with all of you and we want to wish you a great New Year ahead!

Maria And Jack

Areas We Serve

We serve all of Santa Cruz County including:

Santa Cruz
Capitola
Aptos
La Selva Beach
Scotts Valley
Watsonville

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What People Are Saying About Us

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64 Reviews

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5.0/5
Mar 15, 2023
Portola Property Management Oscar
She did an amazing job
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Feb 18, 2023
Portola Property Management JAMES
Satisfied renter! All our repair needs are met with prompt and courteous service. The staff are wonderful people.
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Feb 17, 2023
Portola Property Management Nicholas
Carissa and the PPM team are always responsive and helpful. Thank you.
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Dec 28, 2022
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Nov 23, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Tricia
Carissa at Portola Management does a great job making sure that my tenants get what they need in a timely manner.
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Nov 22, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Inga
Portola Property Management has done a wonderful job managing our property. They have made our lives so much easier, and less stressful. Thank you PPM!!
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Nov 17, 2022
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Nov 15, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Ramona
Deposits are always on time. Details are also on time.
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Nov 14, 2022
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Nov 11, 2022
Portola Property Management Xavier
I'm satisfied with the apartment and your service.
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Oct 17, 2022
Portola Property Management Ray
Rent keeps going up not good
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Oct 15, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Lloyd
I have had excellent service over the years that Portola Property Management has managed our Condo in Aptos.
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Oct 14, 2022
Portola Property Management Joanne
Portola Property Management has always been quick to take care of any maintenance problem that has happened.
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Oct 14, 2022
Portola Property Management Kimberly
Laura and staff very nice Professional overall wonderful experience
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Sep 19, 2022
Portola Property Management Robert
Repairs were done quickly and professionally.
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Sep 8, 2022
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WOW!! I'm still looking at my bank account with amazement, I remember a few months back I had nothing I couldn't boast of 1000$ in my bank account cause I've lost my life savings and pension to scammers, I had lost all hope in life. until Mrs. Clarice Haynes, the lady who changed my life totally. I had concluded that all account managers in groups were scammers but she proved me wrong, every time I apologize to her for doubting her from the start. Everyone needs to meet HER. She is the one, I urge you reading this not to conclude that every account manager are the same I propose you try Mrs. Clarice Haynes and see for yourself before concluding. Reach Her at Email:claricehaynestrades@gmail.com WhatsApp:+1(705)806-0465
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Aug 24, 2022
Portola Property Management Lupe
I submitted a request and got a response quick
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Aug 20, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Stephen
These guys have been my manager for many years, they do all the heavy lifting, all the background checks taxes insurance emergencies landscaping…… and I get a check every month on time, and a statement to give to my bookkeeper at tax time.. I am living the dream because of these awesome women 🙏❤️👍👏🌹🇺🇸
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5.0/5
Jul 27, 2022
Portola Property Management James
Portola Property managers were attentive to our needs, and it has been a pleasure working with them during our move in. The house is clean and tidy, A couple of small repairs were needed, and they were performed by a very friendly handyman (Mike). We are very happy in our new home.
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4.0/5
Jul 14, 2022
Portola Property Management Ron
I was very happy with the process to get my leaking hot water tank replaced. I was able to do it through the property management website and the job was completed very fast. Communicating with the management company has been an issue in the past when I was applying for my lease but I believe their lack of response was due to them being overwhelmed during COVID.
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4.0/5
Jun 19, 2022
Portola Property Management JC
Been at this rental for years, very happy
Google
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Jun 6, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Shelly
Rented from Portola, they were a good rental company . Zero complaints.Portola helped get into my place, that I love, early pandemic, with very little complications...in a very complicated time. Carissa, was fabulous with me and doing everything to help me get in on a timely basis, im disabled, so this was huge for me..* Thank you Carissa* So, a big shout out to her and the company!
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4.0/5
May 19, 2022
Portola Property Management Shelly
Not any problems with Portola. They did a good job getting me a home during the beginning of the pandemic. No complaints! Friendly staff
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May 19, 2022
Google Portola Property Management Bob
PPM has always handled our property very well. Since we live 1000 miles away, it's nice to have someone local to solve any problems and keep things current.
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5.0/5
May 16, 2022
Portola Property Management Louise
Thank you.

Community Affiliations

Portola Property Management has had the opportunity to make charitable donations and/or partner with the following organizations:

Community Affiliations of Portola Property Management

We Do Business in Accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law which states it is illegal to Discriminate Against Any Person Because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, National Origin, or Sexual Orientation.

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If you’d like to learn more about our properties and what it’s like to work with Portola Property Management, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk more about our rental properties, our application requirements, and our leasing process.

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Portola Property Management

1210 Brommer St,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-1355 | (831) 475-1428
rentals@portolarentals.com
After-Hours Emergency: (888) 315-7713
CA DRE #02124826

Affiliated Companies:
Real Estate Connections: San Jose Property Management
Sunburst Properties: Sacramento Property Management