Property Management Learning Center

Property Management Resources

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

Property Management Coaching

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

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.

Should You Sell or Rent the Santa Cruz Home You Inherited?

by Portola PM | Oct 28, 2022

Renting out a property that you’ve inherited is one way to become a real estate investor without actually buying any real estate. It’s an ideal situation, if this is a path you’ve thought about taking. You can earn some consistent rental income as well as long-term...

Renovations to Increase Your Santa Cruz Home Value

by Portola PM | Oct 14, 2022

It’s nearly impossible to own rental property in Santa Cruz and not renovate it from time to time. You’ll want to make sure the property remains attractive to tenants, and you also want it to be safe and modern. Making renovations can often seem like an expense that...

3 Great Places to Invest in California Property Management

by Portola PM | Nov 12, 2019

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.

What Santa Cruz Property Managers Do For You – Stories from the Field with Laurelle

by Portola PM | Oct 29, 2019

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.

What Santa Cruz Property Managers Do For You – Stories from the Field with Mike

by Portola PM | Oct 15, 2019

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.

What Santa Cruz Property Managers Do For You – Stories from the Field with Diane

by Portola PM | Oct 1, 2019

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.

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Areas We Serve

We serve all of Santa Cruz County including:

✓ Santa Cruz
✓ Capitola
✓ Aptos
✓ La Selva Beach
✓ Scotts Valley
✓ Watsonville

What People Are Saying About Us

4.8 /5

64 Reviews

Mar 15, 2023

Survey • Portola Property Management • Oscar

She did an amazing job

Feb 18, 2023

Survey • Portola Property Management • JAMES

Satisfied renter! All our repair needs are met with prompt and courteous service. The staff are wonderful people.

Feb 17, 2023

Survey • Portola Property Management • Nicholas

Carissa and the PPM team are always responsive and helpful. Thank you.

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.

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!!

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.

Nov 14, 2022

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Nov 11, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Xavier

I'm satisfied with the apartment and your service.

Oct 17, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Ray

Rent keeps going up not good

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.

Oct 14, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Joanne

Portola Property Management has always been quick to take care of any maintenance problem that has happened.

Oct 14, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Kimberly

Laura and staff very nice Professional overall wonderful experience

Sep 19, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Robert

Repairs were done quickly and professionally.

Sep 8, 2022

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Aug 24, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Lupe

I submitted a request and got a response quick

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 🙏❤️👍👏🌹🇺🇸

Jul 27, 2022

Survey • 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.

Jul 14, 2022

Survey • 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.

Jun 19, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • JC

Been at this rental for years, very happy

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!

May 19, 2022

Survey • 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

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.

May 16, 2022

Survey • Portola Property Management • Louise

Thank you.

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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.

Want to Learn More?

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