Owner Testimonials

“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

Owns 8 unit apartment complex in North Pacific Beach

“I have had the good fortune to have chosen Rick Thornton and Cal-Prop to manage several of my properties. Rick and his team have always done a great job and kept us at the highest rental rates and occupancy levels possible. Their old tenant to new tenant turnovers are/were quick and painless with the down or vacant time as quick as it gets. Their repairs and maintenance fees have always been reasonable and honest. Rick’s and his staff’s communication with me on all/any issues have been stellar to say the least. We have had great experience with Rick Thornton and recommend all of the Cal-Prop entities to anyone seeking a property manager and/or real estate sales agent/company.”
Tom Armstrong

Owns 4 units in Pacific Beach

“I use Louis Swanepoel from Cal-Prop to manage my property in Pacific Beach and he has done an outstanding job. Right from the start, he put forth a great deal of effort to rent our property and found renters quickly. His communication skills are fantastic and we are very satisfied clients. Highly recommended for anyone needing a property manager and thank you!!!!”
Jared Ott

Owns Condo in Pacific Beach

“Nothing but good things to say . . . I have dealt with many rental agencies and property management companies, I am a long time SD county real estate agent and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cal-Prop to handle my clients for all their rental service needs. He has never let me down or any of my owners; I even recommend all my rental folks to them. In short, I’ve always had a great experience with Cal-Prop Management. You should give them a try, you’ll be happy you did.”
Robert Bonham

“Cal-Prop Shay are a great team. I have been with Cal-Prop for several years and have had a consistently positive experience with them. Lance: high energy, good design ideas, quick turn-around, good follow-through, professional, can make almost anything happen, unflappable, excellent problem-solving. Shay: reliable, patient, good communication skills, efficient, feel attended to if there’s a question or problem, excellent response time through phone or email. In my experience they advocate for both tenant and owner. Thank you!”
Victoria Wightman

Owns a duplex & a single-family residential in Pacific Beach

“For anyone contemplating using Cal-Prop as their property management company, I highly recommend that you do so. I have used Cal-Prop for 4 years now and Shay Barry is my property manager and have nothing but praise for his efforts and reliability. As a constantly deployed Naval Officer, currently living overseas, Shay’s responsiveness and commitment have truly impressed me and provided me peace of mind. He is extremely reliable, runs problems to the ground and does a great job of keeping me informed of the status of my property. Cal-Prop is responsive to tenants concerns, provides prompt maintenance techs and is a very professional company.”
John Hill

Owns a 4-plex in Pacific Beach

“We worked with Lance Miller at Cal-Prop Management to rent a house for our family in San Diego. Lance was very professional and thorough. Cal-Prop is a well-organized agency and we feel confident that they will continue to assist us with our rental needs. I highly recommend Cal-Prop to owners and tenants who are looking to work with experienced professionals.”
Lloyd Fisk

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

Owns Condo in Mira Mesa

“For the past 7 years we have had the good fortune of having Cal Prop manage our single family home in San Diego. Shay Barry is our Property Manager and I cannot say enough good things about him! He is professional, thorough, pro-active, willing to go the extra mile, and truly cares about us as his clients. He always presents us with options when it comes to having maintenance done and he sends us pictures of the work that is done. With Shay as our Property Manager I don’t have to worry about my house. I am a Realtor in another state and so I know that finding an excellent property manager can make all the difference to an owner. Shay is at the top of his game in this business and we could not be more appreciative of all he does! We look forward to many more years of working together with Shay and Cal Prop!”
Susan Savage

Owns house in La Jolla on Mt. Soledad

“Very rarely have I had the opportunity to say “They were awesome”. . . Look at the timeline: we closed Escrow on this apartment in San Diego on a Friday, when I was out of town in Washington, met our good man on the Saturday. He buzzed around the apartment with his indefatigable camera, went through all the myriad details of the lease agreement, patiently explaining to us all the subtle nuances of renting out a place. He rings us up on TUESDAY, (!!) just 2~3 days later to let us know, he has successfully rented out the place. This is simply amazing service. He is amazingly collegial, and you couldn’t find a better person to work with. Unhesitatingly and very highly recommend his camaraderie and professionalism.”
Shantanu Sinha

Owns a Condo in Mira Mesa

“Just started working with Cal-Prop, and so far so good : my place has been rented out with a minimum of vacancy, and he’s been responsive and knowledgeable in our interactions. Looking forward to more of the same!”
Sachin Ganpule

Owns Condo in La Jolla

“I have had a great experience with Cal-Prop Management. Eric Paulin (Property Manager) handles my unit and has been very responsive and attentive. He goes above and beyond, not only making sure that work orders are completed in a timely manner, but checking back to ensure everything was done right. The maintenance has been very friendly and knowledgeable. Jose Cortez (Maintenance Tech) is such a nice guy and really makes me feel at ease and confident that nothing is going to happen because Cal Prop has everything covered. Great team!”
Nic Frigo

“Cal-Prop is the only company you want to talk to if you are looking for property management. He is very professional and extremely efficient at renting a property. He is always available to allay any concerns you might have. We went to Cal-Prop to handle a rental property after we had been trying to manage it ourselves. We had another well known management company prior to this and it took them months to rent our property. They continued to charge us fees even though they could or would not get it rented. They were impossible to get a hold of, no one would return our calls. Lance on the other hand came in after our tenant left us in a lurch and made everything easy and took care of all the details. Our property was rented in a couple of weeks. If you need property management call . . . Cal-Prop.”
Will P.

“I was trying to rent out my condo by myself but found the process cumbersome and time consuming. I was having no success at getting qualified renters. I remembered using Cal Prop as a renter over 10 years ago and had a good experience. So I finally decided to contact Cal Prop and left a message about my situation and within minutes I received a call back. I met with him the next day and within 2 weeks he had qualified tenants for my condo signed up for a 1 year lease. He is very responsive and quick with any follow up or questions that I have. They take care of the WHOLE process- from showing the condo, background checks, periodic inspections, billing, legal contracts and tenant applications, etc. I’m very happy with Cal Prop’s customer service and would recommend them to BOTH renters and property owners looking to rent their place.”
Larry Miller

Owns a Condo in Pacific Beach

“As a homeowner I was apprehensive allowing a property management company to take care of my property. I heard of this management company through family and decided to use them. I am glad I was paired with Lance Miller. He is great and very friendly. He addressed my concerns within 1-2 business days. I found a renter within a short period of time. I feel confident with Lance Miller managing my place!”
Faye G.

Owns a Condo in Serra Mesa

Areas We Serve

San Diego/Golden Hills

Pacific Beach/Mission Beach

North Park/University Heights

Ocean Beach/Point Loma

La Mesa/El Cajon

Normal Heights

What People Are Saying About Us

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.
Google
5.0/5
Jan 22, 2025
Google - Savanah - Cal-Prop Management
My husband and I have been living in an apartment complex for the last 6 months and have experienced several property managers take over, but it wasn't until Cal-Prop took over where we felt that anything was getting done. We finally got our parking spots repainted, have an on-site facilities manager and our tickets are addressed right away! We are so happy to have them now and feel more comfortable in where we are living now. Alexis Vega has also been an exceptional property manager and answers right away and gets back to us in a timely manner. She has been very helpful!
Google
5.0/5
Jan 21, 2025
Google - Rebecca - Cal-Prop Management
Kate is PHENOMENAL! From beginning to end, she has made this process easy! She has been accessible to my many questions. She is so so kind! Thank You, Kate!
Google
5.0/5
Jan 21, 2025
Google - Colin - Cal-Prop Management
I worked with Kari from Cal Prop to view properties in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, I was very impressed with her professionalism and her ability to move quickly through the viewing and leasing process. Thanks again Kari!
Google
5.0/5
Jan 13, 2025
Google - Dan - Cal-Prop Management
Loving our new house, rented through Cal-Prop. We put together a list of little maintenance issues (jammed window, sticky door, etc), and they sent Tyler right out to fix them within days. Tyler their handyman was fast, professional, and open to discussion. So far has been a very positive experience with Cal-Prop and their support team.
Google
5.0/5
Jan 7, 2025
Google - Tom - Cal-Prop Management
I have lived in a house managed by Cal-Prop for nearly 8 years, and my experience has been outstanding. Throughout this time, I've had the pleasure of working with Hobie Manley, who has been nothing short of exceptional. Hobie is always professional, prompt, and seemingly available whenever needed. My initial skepticism about renting a home overseen by a property management company quickly disappeared thanks to his dedication and reliability. I couldn’t recommend him more highly and am genuinely grateful for the excellent service and support he has provided over the past 8 years.
Google
5.0/5
Jan 2, 2025
Google - Nate - Cal-Prop Management
Every time we’ve had a question or issue living in a cal prop apartment, Hobie, Alexis, and the team have been right there to help us out. They’re a great group to work with and highly recommend!