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
Jun 23, 2025
Google - Gabriela - Cal-Prop Management
Muchas gracias Jacqueline por enviarme el servicio de mantenimiento, nos atendió el señor Francisco García, quien nos ha dado muy buen servicio en lo que hace, en otra ocasión también vino y resolvió muy rápido el problema en el departamento, ojalá nos puedas enviar a él mismo para futuras ocasiones. Gracias
Google
5.0/5
Jun 17, 2025
Google - Jax - Cal-Prop Management
Hobie has been my property manager for about 3 years now in San Diego, and he has always been very responsive and helpful for my roommates and I. Any issues or service request have been dealt with quickly and easily!
Google
5.0/5
Jun 14, 2025
Google - Nancy - Cal-Prop Management
Very happy with Cal-prop as my management company.When necessary, they find new tenants quickly, take care of all the cleanup or repairs needed. Make it fair for me as property owner and exiting tenant. Bring in income for me at fair market price. Respond to my calls or text as promptly as possible.Thank you Melissa!
Google
5.0/5
Jun 12, 2025
Google - Rafa - Cal-Prop Management
This is home for sure great company amazing properties and employees
Google
5.0/5
Jun 6, 2025
Google - Robert - Cal-Prop Management
I have been managed by Cal-prop for 4 years. Hobie and Tamara have been super responsive and addressed any issues I had quickly and fairly. I really appreciate the support.
Google
5.0/5
May 29, 2025
Google - Kellen - Cal-Prop Management
Kari was very helpful and responsive shout out to her.
Google
5.0/5
May 23, 2025
Google - Susan - Cal-Prop Management
Shay and Crystal oversee our properties and we are happy with the overall results. It’s been challenging to recover from COVID-19 vacancies and turnover of tenants. Within several months, they have organized and improved occupancy.
Google
5.0/5
May 21, 2025
Google - Nadia - Cal-Prop Management
I needed a few maintenance items done at my house, and Tyler came and fixed them all! I had originally put in a work order to fix our kitchen sink, and while he was there he was kind enough to fix a few more items around the house. He was very professional and friendly, and I am very appreciative of the work he did.
Google
5.0/5
May 19, 2025
Google - The - Cal-Prop Management
Tyler was amazing. Prompt arrival, quick fixes and super friendly. 10/10 would recommend and use again!
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!