San Diego Property Management

Trust. Relationships. Shared Goals.
Good Tenants. Excellent Results!
Owner/InvestorsCurrent/Prospective Residents

36 Years of Valuable Experience & Dedication. Intangibles That Cannot Be Duplicated.

Whether you own one unit or dozens, Cal-Prop’s deep expertise, personalized approach, and time-tested tools enable you to operate your property like a real estate professional and have the time to enjoy your life. Owner Rick Thornton has a portfolio of over 100k square feet of income property bringing a much needed ownership perspective to property management.

Why Choose Us

Cal-Prop Management was established in 1987 to revolutionize the property management experience in San Diego. We are distinguished from our competition by:

Steady Cash Flow

We will bring you steady cash flow you can depend on.  Our team of professionals bring you the best property management and maintenance services to ensure high ROI and 100% tenant retention.

Dedicated Team

Your dedicated property management team is at your disposal with a single point  of contact responsible for your property.  Your Vice President coordinates your team – Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, Maintenance Director, Maintenance Coordinator and our Technicians – ensuring efficient unit turns, leasing, renovations, and repairs.

First-rate Customer Service

Everything is online, but we answer the phone faster and better than any of our competitors.

Quick Turns with High Quality Tenants

Our proprietary tenant screening process, quick turn practices, and an all hands-on deck approach gives us an advantage to find, qualify and close the best tenants.

Fast and Affordable Property Maintenance

We are pros at tackling major issues such as mold, mainlines and floods and bringing fast, cost effective results.  For example, any mainline replacement is 75-80% of the cost of a typical plumbing contractor. Our in-house team aim to give you better pricing and faster service to minimize vacancy and turnover time while ensuring 100% resident satisfaction.

Click here to learn more about how we can assist you in achieving your goals.

Call or email to consult, investigate and discuss.

Graham Thornton
graham@cal-prop.com
858-768-4311

Our Current Portfolio of
Satisfied Owner/Investors

Looking for a property management team you can trust? We’re here to provide dependable, personalized service for San Diego homeowners and investors.

Actively Managed

Owners

Individual Homes and Condominiums

Owner Testimonials

“I have worked with Cal-Prop for the management of my rental property in San Diego for the last 6 years and have been very satisfied with both their service and responsiveness. As a homeowner with an equity property, they certainly make it a hassle free experience and everyone I have worked with has been very accommodating and professional. I would highly recommend Cal-Prop!”

-Alison Lesser

“Cal-Prop is absolutely outstanding. The rental property world is fraught with uncertainty and risks on both the owner and renter sides. The professionalism, courtesy, advice, guidance and explanation of financial matters were impeccably expert and always delivered in a timely fashion. Their management is likewise highly responsive. Very enthusiastic 10 out 10 (A#1 +++ rating).”

-Konrad Moore

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the service Cal-Prop provided. He took all the worry and frustration out of renting my condo AND got a great tenant within 2 weeks! I would gladly recommend Lance to anyone looking for a professional property management to assist with their rental. Thank you so much Cal-Prop!”

-Kelly Kelleher

“We have been extremely pleased to have Cal-Prop manage our 8 unit apartment in San Diego for several years. Cal-Prop President Rick Thornton managed an extensive construction and building upgrade for us. The property has been maintained in good condition and the rents were kept in good accord with market values. We recommend Cal-Prop highly.”

-Thomas O’Brien

For Renters

Cal-Prop Management provides a seamless rental experience for renters that makes their stay easy and comfortable. All our rentals are best-priced, well-kept, and most desirable in the vicinity.

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Areas We Serve

San Diego
Chula Vista
Del Mar
El Cajon
Encinitas
Golden Hill
Hillcrest
Kensington
La Jolla
La Mesa
Mira Mesa

Mission Beach
Mission Hills
Mission Valley
Normal Heights
North Park
Ocean Beach
Oceanside
Pacific Beach
Point Loma
Spring Valley
University City

What People Are Saying About Us

Google
5.0/5
May 16, 2025
Google - Brantley - Cal-Prop Management
Incredibly happy with both my property and the property managers! One of the many instances of them looking out for me was Eric Paulin staying in office after COB and making an extra key for me when I got locked out! I really appreciated that extra time and effort!
Google
5.0/5
May 15, 2025
Google - A - Cal-Prop Management
Property Manager incredibly responsive and available to address any questions during my application process. Thank You Jacqueline Vega & George.
Google
5.0/5
May 14, 2025
Google - Dobie - Cal-Prop Management
Tyler did an amazing job replacing a ceiling fan. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Quick, clean, and quality service. Thanks Tyler!
Google
5.0/5
May 13, 2025
Google - Kat - Cal-Prop Management
i have lived in my apt for 12 years and Cal - Prop is the best five Gold stars, they are friendly. My bathroom sink was leaking and after i called them in 45 minutes it was fixed. if you are looking for a place to live try Daisey Hill or any other places that Cal-Prop manages trust me you will be impressed.
Google
5.0/5
May 10, 2025
Google - Lisa - Cal-Prop Management
Hobie with Cal Prop was our property manager when we lived in a cute little apt in San Marcos (before we bought our house late 2022). He was responsive then and professional. We just sold our home and listed him as a reference for rentals we applied for. All of them said he replied promptly and remembered details about us as tenants. Thanks, Hobie, for that. We found our perfect home with your help.
Google
5.0/5
May 3, 2025
Google - Jessica - Cal-Prop Management
Hobie is awesome! He’s super responsive, communicative and always helps us anytime we need anything with our rental. As far as property managers go, he’s the best and has made a huge difference in our experience!
Google
5.0/5
Apr 22, 2025
Google - Charlotte - Cal-Prop Management
I have been with Cal-Prop since 1990 and I have been extremely happy with their management of my property. They have helped me with purchasing another property, re finance, and up dating my apartments. I wouldn't do business with anyone else. I am especially grateful to Rick Thornton.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 15, 2025
Google - Joel - Cal-Prop Management
I had the pleasure of working with Catherine during my property search, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. I originally inquired about a different property, but she quickly provided me with other great options, making the whole moving process so much easier. Her communication was outstanding—she kept me updated on my application every step of the way and ensured everything went smoothly. If you’re looking to move, I highly recommend reaching out to her. She truly made the process seamless!
Google
5.0/5
Apr 7, 2025
Google - Paris - Cal-Prop Management
Tyler was amazing with exceptional customer service. He fixed all maintenance concerns
Google
5.0/5
Apr 2, 2025
Google - Hayley - Cal-Prop Management
Got locked out of my place and Kari and Hobie were so helpful! Kari came to my place to test out keys and went back to the office to try and look for the master when the one she had didn't work. And they were trying to help me avoid any additional charges by sending a technician before I was eventually able to get through my window! Thank you Kari and Hobie!
Google
5.0/5
Apr 2, 2025
Google - Jake - Cal-Prop Management
Hobie was a great landlord, making things feel very easy. Very attentive and answers quickly. Great group at cal-prop!
Google
5.0/5
Mar 18, 2025
Google - Bruce - Cal-Prop Management
Mario Jimenez, VP coastal/ northern CA District has always been extremely helpful in the 23 years. I’ve been a tenant here In San Diego. And a few few days ago I requested some service to a leaky kitchen sink faucet ,and it was handled extremely well by Cal Props’s technician Tyler who did an excellent job of notifying other tenants of water shut off and completing the task flawlessly? Both are extremely courteous and great to deal with. My sincere praise to both! Bruce
Google
5.0/5
Mar 14, 2025
Google - Diana - Cal-Prop Management
I recently had a maintenance request for my manager Hobie but he was on vacation. His back up manager Jaime stepped in and had my issue handled by days end. Couldn’t be happier with both Hobie and Jaime! Excellent service.
Google
5.0/5
Mar 4, 2025
Google - Alex - Cal-Prop Management
have really been pleasantly surprised with cal prop! any concerns or problems are handled quickly and diligently. the maintenance team is top notch, specifically tyler gets the job done professionally while being friendly and informative too!
Google
5.0/5
Feb 27, 2025
Google - Allen - Cal-Prop Management
Catherine and Matt have been great helping us settled in our new rental place. We appreciate them alot. Great job.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 6, 2025
Google - Jaeden - Cal-Prop Management
Matthew was a rockstar in helping us get our rental! He was on top of all the paperwork, processed us quickly, very communicative. Great experience!
Google
5.0/5
Jan 28, 2025
Google - Antonio - Cal-Prop Management
recently had the pleasure of working with Matt, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. He made the entire walkthrough process easy and straightforward, addressing every detail with professionalism and efficiency. His clear communication and attention to detail, especially regarding the refrigerator placement and other items, were incredibly helpful. I highly recommend Matt for his excellent service and dedication. Thank you, Matt, for making everything seamless!
Google
5.0/5
Jan 27, 2025
Google - Sid - Cal-Prop Management
I had a few minor issues in my unit that needed to be addressed. I was thinking they'd take a while to get to it but Hobie made sure they got taken care of within a week! Keev came over and fixed all the issues - and educated me on how to prevent the issues from happening again. Would recommend Hobie as an attentive manager and Keev as a reliable handyman/repairman.
Google
5.0/5
Jan 27, 2025
Google - Anthony - Cal-Prop Management
Catherine/Cate has been great to work with! She has been great at communicating and has been nothing short awesome. Super excited to live at our new apartment thanks to her. 🙂
Google
5.0/5
Jan 23, 2025
Google - Pete - Cal-Prop Management
The property manager Eric Paulin is amazing, he promptly responded to our emails and showed great concerns about the issues. He anxiously to find out what can be done to solve these issues, and he also sent the technician to do the repair. We truly appreciate his genuine efforts to taking care of the business. Our sincere thank you to Eric.