We appreciate that property advertising is not for everyone. Many landlords feel like they lack the skills or the marketing knowledge to find success. Given the vacancies and the rental competition in Capitola, it makes sense to work with a marketing specialist. Instead of having to hire a marketing company, though, leave it to us. As your property manager, we make increasing your visibility the first port of call!

We will focus on creating compelling and honest advertising campaigns. Dedicated marketing specialists will cover each campaign. New listings are developed that include professional photography taken using high-resolution-capable equipment. Stylish images and detailed listings that inform potential renters about the amenities are included. Over time, this guarantees longevity of results and consistency overall.

Are you unable to commit to the 24/7 availability that landlordism demands? You are not alone. Most investor owners in Capitola want to spend time down the beach, not surfing through spreadsheets and hiring contractors. So, leave the management process to us. Not only can we commit to the 24/7 property management standards that tenants expect, but we can also ensure every problem is handled for you.

Our number of services are bespoke to each property, filling in every gap in the rental process that each property has. We evaluate your property, whether it is residential property or commercial property, and we look after it in full. Every square meter of the property gets our full attention and support. We resolve maintenance requests, find quality tenants, handle inspections, and manage your finances for you. No matter what you need help with, our dedicated team is on hand to find a solution that works as required.

Pick the wrong tenant, and you can “look forward” to expensive evictions and property repairs that can soar in cost. If you want to get the most out of your Capitola properties, you need a manager who has an eye for tenant selection. Through our comprehensive tenant screening services, we ensure a 99% accuracy rating—and above—for tenant retention. We never risk or rush this essential process.

With 30+ years in the California property management industry, we have witnessed first-hand the damage that can be caused. Our management staff has regularly cleaned up properties that were poorly looked after by previous renters. To avoid creating such a headache, our occupant vetting reviews every inch of an individual’s resume. Personal, professional, financial, and criminal histories are examined in depth.

Only once we can be comfortable that they meet our exacting expectations will we put a tenant in place. Once we find the best tenants, we do everything in our power to retain them long-term to guarantee low vacancy rates.

Unless you happen to be skilled in accountancy, we highly recommend that you leave the record-keeping to us. As your property manager in Capitola, we focus on creating financial reporting that is accurate to the decimal. We have seen the damage that inaccurate accounting can cause, from disputes with the IRS to incorrect profit margins. By recording every dollar earned via rent and spent on improvement, we simplify this process. Now, you no longer have to find the time to take that accountancy crash course!

Leave the finances to us, and we let you get on with your day. Peace of mind is also produced as we handle rent collection. Rent is paid to us using an online portal platform that is 100% secure, always online, and available at all times. Tenants pay all deposits and rent through this system so we can quickly transfer the funds to you. Late rent payments are treated with severity, including potential evictions. Your cash flow is our main concern, so we can ensure your investment in Capitola produces a suitable profit.

Another problem that can often be overlooked in Capitola is property maintenance. The city’s inherent beauty makes it easy to be complacent about rental maintenance. At Utopia, though, we are too long in the tooth to allow such a mistake. Instead, we focus our comprehensive property management service on offering on-demand rental maintenance. When a property owner or a tenant makes a maintenance request, we take immediate action. Solutions are enacted immediately to fix the problem without delay.

One thing that we focus on when it comes to property maintenance is finding the right people. As a licensed general contractor, we can handle the hiring process on your behalf. Only the best are brought in to do the job, with their credentials reviewed thoroughly. Thanks to our connections in the Capitola area, we have great contractors we can hire for every job. We also have our in-house maintenance staff who can produce quality results in minimal timeframes, all for a very fair price to save you money long-term.

While Capitola is an easy-going place, one area that should never be easy-going is ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Agreements need to be crystal clear and cover every phase of the law. Many landlords rely on using outdated or template lease agreements that lack the kind of legal protection all parties need. We create agreements from scratch that are 100% up to date with all current laws you are expected to adhere to.

Protecting our clients from potential liability is one of our main focuses. We never want to see any landlords or tenants we represent in a court of law. While our in-house legal assistance offers mediation, we look to avoid the problem ever getting this far. To do that, we focus on the development of new agreements that match all tenant-landlord regulations, including habitability clauses. We work with you, the property owner, to secure any specific requirements (like no pets) while adhering to legal protocol.