Scotts Valley Property Management Professionals
The Scotts Valley rental market is a great place to own an investment property and if you want to earn as much as you can on it, you’ll need to do things right. We can help. At Portola Property Management, we work with owners and investors who are looking for tenants, enforcing leases, and trying to keep up with maintenance. We take away the headaches and the hassles.
The depth of our experience is one of the reason we’re the leaders in residential management throughout the Scotts Valley region. We understand the complex local, state, and federal rental laws. We have an in-house maintenance team and great relationships with local vendors. We’re proactive, responsive, and empathetic. We know your stresses and your sense of urgency when it comes to your property. We want to help you have a successful investment experience
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Scotts Valley Property Management Services for Owners and Investors
Placing High-Performance Tenants
You can’t have a great investment experience without a great tenant.
When your property is vacant, you’re losing money. So, we minimize that loss by working quickly to advertise your home, show the property, and screen applications. The result is a tenant who has met all of our high standards, and the beginning of a successful rental experience for everyone.
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Effective tenant screening starts with verifying information such as income, rental history, employment, and credit. We want to make sure we’re renting to someone who is financially responsible and has a history of taking care of rental homes and following lease terms. We comply with all fair housing laws while screening, and provide tenants with our rental criteria before they even apply.
Once we’ve approved a tenant, we’ll handle the move-in inspection, collect the security deposit, and discuss all of our expectations and the tenant’s responsibilities. This establishes a professional and respectful relationship with the resident, which we’ll nurture throughout the lease term.
Working with owners throughout Scotts Valley, including Skypark and The Vineyards.
Maintaining Scotts Valley Properties
Routine maintenance is usually handled by our in-house management team. This saves our owners money and ensures repairs are taken care of immediately and professionally. Tenants make these maintenance requests online, and we document and track every part of the repair process.
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We keep your investment well-maintained, and we keep your tenants happy. This responsiveness cuts your costs and increases your tenant retention.
Our process is automated and personal. We are always keeping an eye on your property to ensure there aren’t any deferred maintenance issues or unreported repairs. We won’t spend more than $500 without getting your approval. You can trust us with your home – we care for it like it’s our own.
Maintaining rentals in Scotts Valley neighborhoods, including zip codes 95060, 95066, and 95067.
How Does Portola Property Management Protect Your Investment?
Every owner needs different supports, resources, and services from their property management company. That’s why we provide customized plans and personalized formulas. We don’t expect your property to be exactly like the others we manage.
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We protect you from liability and risk by placing excellent, well-screened tenants, following all of the laws and regulations pertaining to the rental industry in California, and proactively maintaining your home. We take care of all the accounting and bookkeeping, and we’re transparent with everything we do.
You won’t have to worry about unpaid rent, property damage, or out-of-control pets. We have been managing properties effectively for many years, and we’re here to help you have a better rental experience. We’ll protect the value of your asset and help you avoid costly and common mistakes.
How Much Can You Earn on Your Scotts Valley Investment Property?
Trying to price your Scotts Valley rental home, and you don’t know where to start?
We can help. Portola Property Management has access to the most reliable data and the most up-to-date market statistics. We follow the trends in both the sales and the rental markets, which give us a good idea of where to price your home. We’ll consider the condition, age, and location of your property, as well as how it measures up against the competition. Talk to us about a free rental analysis.
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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
Here’s What We Generally Charge:
Tenant Placement Only:
70 percent of one full month’s rent, plus advertising costs
Tenant Placement with Full Service Management:
50 percent of one full month’s rent, plus advertising costs
Full Service Management:
Usually between 8 and 10 percent of the monthly rent collected. Talk to us – this fee often depends on your property and a number of other factors.
Maintenance Services:
10 percent coordination fee on work done by outside vendors ($250 maximum).
No coordination fee on work provided by in-house maintenance manager.
Working with Portola Property Management
With customized property management plans and unparalleled customer service, you might expect our prices to be out of you budget. They’re not. We’re competitive and fair, and we’d love to tell you how our property management services save you money and help you earn more on your investment. Let’s learn more about each other.
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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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: 855-420-7873
CA DRE #02124826
Affiliated Companies:
Real Estate Connections: San Jose Property Management
Sunburst Properties: Sacramento Property Management
