Santa Cruz Property Management Services
Experts in Live Oak, Seabright and Other Santa Cruz Neighborhoods
Investors and landlords in Santa Cruz know that it can be challenging to manage a rental property – or a portfolio of rental properties. Leave the headaches to the experts.
We’re the experts. At Portola Property Management, we have been involved in the local real estate and rental market for years. We understand the price points, the tenant pool, and the local vendors and contractors.
Our team is here to help with everything from pricing to protection to proactive maintenance. Let us know how we can help your rental property perform better.
Santa Cruz Property Management Services
Pleasure Point, Capitola Village and Other Santa Cruz Homeowners Trust Portola PM
Tenant Placement
Great management starts with great tenants.
We start by inspecting the property and making recommendations on what will earn you higher rents and attract the best tenants. We advertise and show the property, and manage the tenant application process.
How do we find the best tenants in Live Oak, Seabright and Elsewhere in Santa Cruz?
Once we generate interest, the Portola team will thorough screen applicants, looking for credit worthiness, income verification, and reliable background information. We check court records and call references.
We’ll handle the lease and talk to the tenant about what’s expected and required. Then, we can either continue the management for you – or hand the tenant and the lease off to you.
Maintenance and Inspections
We are uniquely prepared to handle your maintenance needs.
Not only do we have our own in-house maintenance department, we also work with some of the best vendors and contractors in Santa Cruz.
How does maintenance work for Pleasure Point, Capitola Village and elsewhere in Santa Cruz?
Our maintenance manager on staff coordinates the work that’s needed on your rental property and schedules repairs directly with tenants, keeping the process more efficient and cost-effective.
Any maintenance work over $500 will be approved by you first. If it’s a smaller repair or an emergency, we use our best judgment and do everything we can to mitigate future and more expensive damage.
Protecting Your Property
We can customize a management plan for you.
In addition to placing a tenant and our top caliber Santa Cruz property management services, we have concierge services that are available to you as you need them, and we can even take care of your property when it’s vacant.
How do we protect your investment in zip codes 95060, 95066 and elsewhere in Santa Cruz?
Protecting your investment is critical, and no one does that like Portola Property Management. We’ll conduct interior and exterior inspections, put tenants with pets into a Pet Program which includes pet inspections, and help you with simple, single tasks like writing an ad for your rental property or filling out legal forms.
How Much Should I Charge Rent For My Live Oak Property?
The ROI you earn depends on properly pricing your rental property. Pricing it too high means it might stay vacant in a competitive market. Pricing it too low means you lose money now and over time. We’ll find the right range.
We provide a Free Rental Analysis for Live Oak, Seabright and other neighborhoods in Santa Cruz.
Contact us if you’re wondering what the Santa Cruz rental market will earn for you. We’ll look at your property and make sure it’s priced right.
How Much Does Santa Cruz Property Management Cost?
Give us a call to learn more about our pricing options.
Leasing Only Service |
Silver |
Gold |
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Leasing Fee | 70% of 1 Month's Rent | 1/2 of 1 Month's Rent | 1/2 of 1 Month's Rent |
Monthly Management Fee | No Monthly Fee | 7% | 9% |
Rent Analysis | |||
Listing & Marketing | |||
Tenant Screening & Placement | |||
Lease Preparation | |||
Financial Reporting | |||
Rent Collection | |||
Accounting | |||
Move-out Inspections | |||
Serving Notices | |||
Tenant Correspondence | |||
Handling Security Deposits | |||
24/7 Emergency Line | |||
Eviction Coordination | |||
Annual Inspections | $100 initial, $50 per additional | ||
Annual Admin Fee | $60 | ||
Annual FTB Compliance Fee | $125 | ||
Owner Requested Inspections | $100 | $50 | |
Lease Extension | $100 | $100 | |
Close Out File | $300 | $150 | |
New Property with Existing Tenant | $500 | $250 | |
Santa Cruz City Inspection | $100 initial, $50 per additional | $50 | |
Maintenance Coordination | 10% | 10% | 10% ($500 cap) |
Leasing Only Service
No Monthly Fee
Rent Analysis
Listing & Marketing
Tenant Screening & Placement
Lease Preparation
Silver
7% Management Fee
Rent Analysis
Listing & Marketing
Tenant Screening & Placement
Lease Preparation
Financial Reporting
Rent Collection
Accounting
Move-out Inspections
Serving Notices
Tenant Correspondence
Handling Security Deposits
Eviction Coordination
24/7 Emergency Line
Annual Inspections
Annual Admin Fee
Annual FTB Compliance Fee
Owner Requested Inspections
Lease Extension
Close Out File
New Property with Existing Tenant
Santa Cruz City Inspection
Maintenance Coordination
Gold
10% Management Fee
Rent Analysis
Listing & Marketing
Tenant Screening & Placement
Lease Preparation
Financial Reporting
Rent Collection
Accounting
Move-out Inspections
Serving Notices
Tenant Correspondence
Handling Security Deposits
24/7 Emergency Line
Annual Inspections
Annual Admin Fee
Annual FTB Compliance Fee
Owner Requested Inspections
Lease Extension
Close Out File
New Property with Existing Tenant
Santa Cruz City Inspection
Maintenance Coordination
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Why Choose Portola to Manage Your Pleasure Point Property?
Transparent Pricing. Quality Services.
Santa Cruz property management services don’t have to break the bank, but don’t make the mistake of settling for the cheapest. When it comes to taking care of your most valuable asset, you get what you pay for. You want high quality services when it comes to your rental property. Our fees are competitive and fair.
We help owners maximize their investment income through smart management of their rentals. We take pride in our work and in making your life as an owner/investor easy. We stay on top of the law so as to protect you and manage risks.
Please look at the services we offer and give us a call to discuss your particular needs. We look forward to earning your business and becoming your Trusted Business Partner!
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
Community Affiliations
Portola Property Management has had the opportunity to make charitable donations and/or partner with the following organizations:

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