Dan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to navigating the laws that govern anything property management. Whether you're a tenant or property owner, Dan will be fair and straightforward in helping you navigate your options. I would feel comfortable sharing Dan's information with any client in any situation. His services are far more valuable than the cost to get them. read more

Dan Cassidy is the kind of real estate agent you want in your corner when things get real. I recently had the chance to work with Dan on a transaction where the buyers were just days away from losing their dream home. Their initial lender (a big bank you've definitely heard of) denied the loan late in escrow due to an income calculation that honestly made no sense--off by an hour on one week's pay period. It rattled the buyers, understandably. Dan didn't waste a second. He called me, laid out the scenario, and we got to work immediately. His calm professionalism and clear communication helped me flip the script: I restructured the loan using a first-time buyer program that required less down and had no income restrictions, processed the application in record time, transferred the appraisal, collected supporting docs, and had full loan approval within five days. What I appreciated most about Dan was his ability to stay cool under pressure and actually collaborate. He wasn't just handing off a problem--he was part of the solution. That kind of teamwork doesn't just save deals--it builds trust and loyalty. The buyers are now moving into their new home, and Dan played a huge part in making that happen. If you're a buyer or seller looking for a smart, responsive, and dialed-in agent, Dan Cassidy's your guy. Eric Atilano Resident Lending Inc. linktr.ee/ericloans1 read more

I rented a home in allied gardens managed by Dan Cassidy from Principle Real Estate Group for many many years and it was a nightmare of an experience. I am so glad to be out of there. I was a great tenant and always paid rent on time. I only called in for repairs that needed it (you know- fridge stopped working, locks on the house broke, roof vent squeaking obnoxiously, etc.) I was clean, took great care of the house, and was quiet. This man was a living nightmare to deal with. The house was so old and constantly falling apart and yet him and the owners never wanted to repair or fix things but of course kept increasing my rent. I had to call or text multiple times before EVER getting a response. I would always wait and give him time to repson and he wouldnt so i would have to constantly copy and re-send my message. He was always so RUDE and UNPROFESSIONAL. I was always so uncomfortable around him in person with the way he treated me. When i moved out, he never offered me a walk through, and never sent me an itemized deduction and then took 2k of my deposit. then after emailing him and letting him know I was going to sue, he sent me a handy man's receipt (way after the legal deadline & someone who is not a licensed or authorized business or vender and probably was told to write whatever dan told him to) which looked like scribbles and didn't even have anything correctly itemized. He also billed me for pre-existing items that were already damaged when i moved in (that i actually asked them to fix prior to moving in and have documented). Now I have to deal with taking him and the owners to court which is the biggest headache. He was the most unprofressional property manager i have ever had. As a renter, we deserve to have essential items fixed, with timely and professional communication, respect, and legal compliance. I experienced none of that from him. Stay FAR AWAY and do not rent any property he is managing. read more

Watch out for Dan Cassidy broker and his real estate agent Bobby Daryaie they violated their fiduciary duties and have violated ethics codes, I have filed a complaint on the potential fraud that was committed by these two and they only had interest for their own personal financial gain and not the clients. BE AWARE BEFORE DOING ANY KIND OF BUSINESS HERE. I don't even give 1 star here read more

Edit: I just want to update here and say that Dan did a very good job in getting the owner to do us right with regard to returning the security deposit as well as some of the costs we incurred as a result of the loss of the fridge. Still though, please do not rent at this place! I'm sure he had to work hard to get the owner simply to return us what we are owed. This place is not worth the trouble. DO NOT RENT AT 4971 VISTA PLACE!!!!! This review is much less about Dan than it is about a property he manages, 4971a Vista Place. First, the good things. Dan is knowledgable and he was always very respectful of us as tenants. My impression of him is that he's a very professional guy who knows what he's doing. For these reasons, I think it is below him to work with Bobby Daryaie, the property owner who is a slum lord. As far as this property goes, you may be intrigued by the location or by the novelty of its aesthetic oddities (to put it nicely). It is indeed in a very good area. But being a tenant at this property is not worth the troubles you will incur. The air conditioner broke down several times, there was a large mice infestation, followed by a smaller one several months later, the refrigerator broke and this was not rectified for a month. It took several months (!!!!) to competently and fully address the rodent issue ("half-measures", as Dan accurately put this, were taken, such as having a handyman set a trap or two rather than contacting pest control professionals to do appropriate proofing, more comprehensive trapping services, given that the home is by a canyon, this should probably be routine maintenance). I'm not exaggerating when I say that there was a major issue with this condominium every six weeks to two months. Dan seemed to be stuck between a rock and a hard place in terms of getting these problems resolved, largely because the owner of the condo would stall as much as possible in terms of fixing these them. The refrigerator issue was one of the more absurd manifestations of this stalling. In this case, someone came and fixed the broken refrigerator within 72 hours. However, following fixing it, the owner apparently declined to pay for the part, preferring to instead order a new refrigerator. So during this day, I watched the refrigerator get fixed, and then get un-fixed. The new refrigerator did not arrive for weeks after that, which ended up costing us quite a bit in food expenses. I also just want to say something about a bit of false or misleading advertising for this place if you're a prospective tenant. First, at least in our case, the garage was not included in the cost despite being included in the listing. Apparently, the owner is hoarding a bunch of his shit in there and doesn't want to clear it out. Expect to pay an extra $100 or more in rent on top of the listing price. Secondly, pictures #3 and #6 on Hotpads are not the outside area of this condo. They are from someone else's porch up the hill who has put a lot more work into his home. Overall: 4 stars for Dan, less than 1 star for the house, and the hassle you will incur as a renter. PLEASE DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE AND ALLOW THE PERSON WHO OWNS IT TO EXTRACT PROFIT FROM YOU. read more

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PLEASE DO NOT RENT AT 4971 VISTA PL. This property is poorly maintained, and you will need to follow up multiple times with Dan before any maintenance issue gets resolved. The owner of this property, Bobby, does not seem to care about this property and will drag his feet on fixing anything- even if it is a habitability issue. While living here, I experienced a three month mouse infestation (there were no less than eight dead mice found during my tenancy), and went without a refrigerator for almost a month because Dan had so much trouble convincing the owner that he needed to replace a ten year old unit. In my opinion, the owner views you as a paycheck, not a tenant. Dan appeared to care about me as a tenant in the beginning, but, in my opinion, he let the owner take advantage of him and by extension, me as the tenant. He threatened to quit representing this owner, but clearly changed his mind, as three months later he is now posting the listing for this horrific property. It makes me question his integrity as a property manager. If nothing else, I can thank Dan for inspiring me to become a homeowner, so that I never have to deal with poor property management again. read more

Dan and Michael answered all of my questions promptly and was very pleased with the work they provided.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dan. He has been extremely helpful to me in a particularly difficult situation with the owner of a property that I rented a while back. Dan was understanding of the situation I was in and helped me get out of a bind. I would be happy to rent from him in the future. I am writing this review to show him my appreciation for having my back. Thanks Dan! read more

Dan Cassidy is the property manager for the home I currently lease. Dan has been nothing but an exemplary property manager. He is prompt in handling all of our needs as tenants. He is completely direct and transparent in all matters. In summary, Dan Cassidy is by far the best property manager I have had the pleasure of working with. I would highly recommend Dan to any prospective tenants as well as any individuals seeking a property manager for their home. read more

I bought a house with Dan in August of 2012. Buying a property is a stressful event, even at the best of times. I met Dan via a long time real estate skeptics site called Piggington. One of the main reasons I ended up doing business with him was his willingness to acknowledge that it is in fact not always a good time to buy. There were a few minor hiccups in our dealings but they were indeed minor. Overall Dan was conscientious, timely and he got the job done with appropriate but not overbearing counsel. The best thing I can say is I would readily use him again. read more

Dan helped my wife, infant daughter, and myself purchase our home in 2011. We had been casually looking for a couple years by ourselves in the Uptown areas but were waiting for things to settle out after the bubble imploded before fully jumping into the market. He and I had both been regular readers/posters on a local real estate discussion board, and I always enjoyed his knowledgable discussions on real estate (macro and micro, local and national), politics, economics, music, culture, and other non-real estate related things. His posts revealed that we existed in the same circles and had very similar interests so it was a no brainer to hit him up to see if he could find us a home. He was exactly what we were looking for. We had lived in various areas previously (North Park, South Park, Hillcrest) for many years so we knew the neighborhoods well and knew exactly what we did and didn't want. Dan took the time to get to know us personally and all of the quirks that come with us. We found a place relatively quickly and closed the deal relatively quickly after that. It almost seemed too easy, but we all know that's not the case -- purchasing a home is incredibly complex. But Dan made it super-smooth. Even after the purchase was complete and we had moved in, he went out of his way to help us with some minor repairs well after anyone would expect any realtor to help. Bonus: not only did Dan find us a home, he also found us an amazing daycare for our daughter. 3 years later and we couldn't be happier. The thing about Dan is that he's not your generic cheesy real estate agent. He's a regular dude like you who lives and breathes the areas he covers. He's knowledgable not just about real-estate things, but also general San Diego/Uptown history, economy, politics, policies, events, happenings, etc. He eats at the same restaurants as you, goes to the same parks with his family as you do with yours, wears the same Star Wars shirts as you, and drinks the same amazing San Diego craft beer as you. All of these things add up to make a powerful ally in your quest for a home. Plus, he's kinda cute. read more

We pay rent on the 3rd The check was dated for the 3rd, but this dumdass goes try cash it early. This dude is rude and overall just sucks ass read more

Dan was extremely helpful through a very difficult time. I just lost my father and Dan helped my mom and I with not only managing the property but preparing it for sale. He is extremely professional and personable. He balanced providing guidance and respecting our needs throughout the entire process. He was always available and returned calls in a timely manner. I would absolutely refer him to a friend or family. read more

Rude, impatient, and short. Unnecessarily curt, and doesn't care to be a decent person. Hated every second of interaction I had with him. I would agree with the previous review that says he sucks ass. read more

I am a fellow realtor and I wanted to say how professional and kind Dan was through out our transaction together. I would love to do another deal with him anytime! He was always responsive to me by either the phone, texting,or email and took care of anything that was asked of him. read more

If you're thinking about hiring a property manager for your rental income,look no further. Dan found a renter for my condo in just a few days and she turned out to be a great renter. The few problems my renter needed help with in the time she has been there, were handled by Dan quickly and efficiently. I'll be out of town working for a few days and when I return, the problem will be directed to, handled by, and brought to my attention all by Dan with the speed and quality you would expect from a professional real esate group. Knowing that anything my renters need are taken care of by Dan is a great comfort and I highly recommend him. read more

I have worked with Dan for several years. Dan went above and beyond in the personal sale of my home on many different levels by referring me the best people on the short sale of my home. Too many accolades too mention. Timely advice, caring, patient, extremely knowledgeable. Dan is not your typical Broker/Realtor. He actually cares about YOU. He gives a sh#t. Helpful, honest, trustworthy. A true rarity into today's business world. He is a real life Jesus Christ to me. His long term advice saved my credit and more read more

Dan and I met at an open house that he was hosting in Hillcrest several years ago. I was just a lookyloo at the time. I was impressed with him because he was relaxed, intelligent, funny...and obviously knew a great deal about real estate in the area, surrounding areas, overall trends, and financing (rates etc). Most of all, he wasn't pushy, which in turn made me feel relaxed...refreshing. So, many times you go to an open house and the estate agent there wants you to sign-in, provide personal information, profile you (i.e., size you up), etc. Dan didn't do this and that went a long way with me. So, when I was ready to sell my townhouse, I contacted Dan and he had it sold in a two days! He got me the price I wanted, even better terms than I wanted, and walked me through everything as a friend would. So, impressed with how smoothly he handled that sale, I hired him to help me buy my next place...which he did. He took me out countless times to look at homes, gave me his honest and insightful thoughts about the homes we looked at and the neighborhoods they were in. Many times he told me that he didn't believe a particular house, or area, was a good fit for me. This wasn't my first rodeo and many other agents would have tired of my indecisiveness and began pushing me to buy something. He didn't. Eventually, I found something, and again...he closed the deal flawlessly (and it was a short sale - not always a smooth process from my understanding). I am now getting ready to sell my current condo and I will use Dan again to help me sell it...and to buy my next home. Dan is now the owner/broker of his own company, Principle Real Estate, a position he has earned. I've been to his office on University several times and everyone who works there has always been very courteous and professional. I highly recommend Dan and his brokerage for your real estate needs! read more

Dan Cassidy, of Principle Real Estate Group just helped me in selling my home and prepping it for sale. I moved away from San Diego a year ago and rented it out (Dan also helped us with the rental agreements). I left a lot of furniture as a friend remained in it as my tenant. After my friend/tenant moved out, the place needed painting, new carpet, deep cleaning, bathroom fiberglass refurbishing in two bathrooms, hauling of old things and more. Dan handled all of that and walked me through it. I got the the price I wanted and it all went quickly and smoothly. I highly recommend Dan! read more

As anyone who's bought a house knows, the house buying process is extremely stressful and fraught with fine print and hidden costs. The very first thing Dan did, when I had decided to buy a house and to use his services, was to sit down and discuss all the potential outcomes and highlight the potential pitfalls. Many a time he talked me down from a cliff and handled the stress in an extremely professional manner. Dan was able to summarize the whole process such that a layman could easily understand all the chess moves of house buying and help me make the most informed choice. Since I had decided the San Diego market was too difficult to break into, given that I was a first time home buyer, Dan was flexible enough to do what he needed to do to help me find a house in the Temecula market. There was never a hesitation on his part, when his schedule permitted, to head to the Temecula area to show houses, going WAY out of his way (1.25 hours one way). With Dan's help and knowledge of the market, not only was I able to find a house, I found the BEST possible house available to me at the price point that I wanted. Dan's keen sense of the market and seller's position helped in the negotiations allowing me to strategize and get the house for exactly what I had wanted to spend. My house has now appreciated to over $100 K since that purchase and I plan on using Dan's services again to help me sell my current house in Temecula and purchase a home in San Diego. read more

In early 2012, I consulted with Dan about a potential short sale on my University Heights condo. He gave me a good breakdown of the property values in the area, a forecast of values for the future, and an understanding of the whole short sale process. After consulting with a financial adviser, and deciding that I would pursue the short sale, I returned to Dan to have him handle the sale. Dan gave me helpful tips on how to prepare my condo for viewings and was completely professional when scheduling potential buyer visits. Several buyers initiated offers, but either fell out or backed out, as will happen in a short sale proceeding. And, during the course of my sale, a fairly substantial infrastructure issue arose in the building, which threw some wrenches into our paperwork and disclosures. Dan took each of these issues in stride, reassuring me that the process would still continue and that it would merely take a little more time to reach our goal: a successful sale. Our buyer's agent was obviously less experienced than Dan regarding the short sale process. The buyers also had some last minute financing hiccups arise. Though all of these issues that were not anywhere near his responsibility, Dan kept everything on track, keeping me and my sale a priority. (Or, if it wasn't actually a priority for him - he sure made me feel like it was!) To top it off, only days after my sale was recorded, I received notice from my HOA regarding a substantial special assessment on the infrastructure problem. I panicked and called Dan. He soundly reassured me that our buyers had been properly notified of this potential expense, and that I should politely respond to the HOA that I was no longer responsible for the assessment. I did so, and never heard another word. Short sales are stressful. Dan Cassidy made mine significantly less stressful because he was able to answer all of my questions as they arose and handled the proceedings in a professional, efficient, and expedient manner. read more

Dan helped my family purchase our home in 2011. He was very helpful through the process and we.look forward to working with him again in the future. read more