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

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5.0/5
Nov 14, 2025
Google - Armen Balian - Cal-Prop Management
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3.0/5
Nov 10, 2025
Google - Kirby Uranich - Cal-Prop Management
Pretty bad service overall. Answering emails and phone calls felt like an optional task from all our property managers (we had 4 over 8 years) and all of them lacked organizational skills as well.
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2.0/5
Nov 6, 2025
Google - Jesis Lilo - Cal-Prop Management
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5.0/5
Oct 31, 2025
Google - David Stanford - Cal-Prop Management
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5.0/5
Oct 30, 2025
Google - Edward Theodore - Cal-Prop Management
Trusted property management & rentals
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5.0/5
Oct 30, 2025
Google - Patricia Z. - Cal-Prop Management
Michael was super professional and easy to work with. I ended up renting somewhere else, but he was friendly, helpful, and great throughout the process.
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5.0/5
Oct 27, 2025
Google - torrie Englert - Cal-Prop Management
I had to be out of my apartment on very short notice and needed a new place immediately. I called Cal-Prop and talked with Kurt, who was so friendly and helpful in walking me through the available properties that fit my budget. He answered all my leasing and application questions and then worked to schedule a couple tours for me. The next day, I toured a couple apartments in City Heights area that Jaime was the manager for. There was never any high-pressure tactics and I really felt that the people I talked with just wanted me to find a good place to live. They told me what to look out for in apartments and common scams that are on Craigslist. I wound up renting somewhere else, but Cal-Prop really helped me out and they will definitely be my first call if I have to move in San Diego again.
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5.0/5
Oct 24, 2025
Google - hunter bryan - Cal-Prop Management
Kari is always such a great help. I had lost my key once I had gotten back into town from a two week trip in Europe. Even with the time change she was able to get back to me instantly and get me a new key within first hour that I got back in San Diego. Thank you again Kari!
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5.0/5
Oct 23, 2025
Google - Martin Chavez - Cal-Prop Management
Albert and Ashley were a pleasure to work with! They communicated clearly, were helpful and made the entire application process smooth and stress free. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’m really enjoying my new apartment and appreciate their excellent service! Highly recommend
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5.0/5
Oct 23, 2025
Google - Irma B - Cal-Prop Management
Great experience. Always quick answers to all questions.
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5.0/5
Oct 23, 2025
Google - Jian Dawson - Cal-Prop Management
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5.0/5
Oct 20, 2025
Google - Mike Fenston - Cal-Prop Management
I've had Cal-Prop for over a decade now and they are great. The management pretty much runs on autopilot and I rarely need to get involved but sometimes things go sideways for whatever reason and I do. They raise rents, deal with repairs and new tenants when needed. Highly recommended.
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5.0/5
Oct 7, 2025
Google - Stewart Cohen - Cal-Prop Management
Great managers
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5.0/5
Sep 29, 2025
Google - CaseyMichael Bacall - Cal-Prop Management
Tyler was such a big help getting our new door and garage locks set, along with updating our cabinet shelving when we moved into our new apartment.
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5.0/5
Sep 24, 2025
Google - Lila - Cal-Prop Management
Maintenance is easy to report on the online portal and Tyler was quick to unclog the shower a couple days later. Thanks Tyler!
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5.0/5
Sep 10, 2025
Google - Aisha - Cal-Prop Management
Kari has been so amazing and responsive whenever I’ve had an issue. I locked myself out of my apartment, and she was there so fast to help me get back in! She has been so sweet and professional.
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5.0/5
Sep 3, 2025
Google - Jessica Nahama - 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! Hobie and Tamara both go above and beyond. They’re always professional, responsive, and genuinely caring. I couldn’t ask for better support from a property management team! 10/10 recommend!
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5.0/5
Sep 1, 2025
Google - Stephanie Schofield - Cal-Prop Management
We have had a great experience with Cal Prop in our home in IB! They worked with us to get into the perfect home for our family and the maintenance always responds quickly! Maria and Jaqueline have been wonderful and I would recommend working with either of them, they made the application process very easy for us!
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5.0/5
Aug 21, 2025
Google - peter V - Cal-Prop Management
My property manager at this firm is Eric Paulin whom I have had as property manager for 15 years because he is authentic, knowledgeable, of high integrity and responsive to my needs as a property owner. The firm communicates well and acts fairly toward tenants and property owners. I've recommended CalProp and Eric to others and I'm sure they will be pleased by the service they receive. I am a very enthusiastic client of CalProp.
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4.0/5
Aug 20, 2025
Google - Dan Hilsdorf - Cal-Prop Management
When my father passed away in June, I rapidly found myself “unretired” and responsible for all his affairs from 2700 miles away. With only anecdotal knowledge of his properties, I relied heavily on Melissa at Cal-Prop. She’s a very professional single point of contact. Cash was frozen by the banks, and she helped me ensure all the bills got paid. She educated me on the various reports so i can complete the final tax return. She ensures the insurance & property taxes are paid, and provides good recommendations. Melissa helped facilitate the final clean out of my father’s apartment as well as his friend’s who died 6 weeks earlier. Rick has shared his wisdom with me on several topics. I highly recommend Cal-Prop.