


Considering Moving to Santa Cruz? Here is Why You Should!
With remote work seemingly sticking around in our corporate culture, many people find they can live anywhere they want – even before retirement. You’re not beholden to those expensive, crowded cities where it’s impossible to find a place to live that doesn’t cost an...
Should You Sell or Rent the Santa Cruz Home You Inherited?
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
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...
What Santa Cruz Property Managers Do For You – Stories from the Field with Laurelle
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.