Short Story: David…read moreGazarov's property management services is like a parasite that'll bleed you dry. He offers different programs that are supposed to cover the property management obligations but then bills every action separately with numbers he pulled out of his @$$. The entire time I paid for his services, I never saw the full monthly rental income because he would deduct more than half of it with made-up fees before charging me to send me what was left over. Long Story: I hired David as my property manager at his $49 monthly plan. What he did not explain is that the management fee only covers collection. Any other item is chargeable at whatever fee he deems fair. He charges to open emails/texts, to respond to messages, to communicate messages to the tenants, to speak with the HOA, to forward mail, to file any reports, to process the Financials, to send the rental income over, and the list goes on. I had his service for 4 months, which should've been $12,760 gross rental income. However, I only received $4,865.26. That means he charged $7,894.74 in random fees that should be part of his duties as a property manager. On top of all the fees, he penalizes you for wanting to terminate early. For instance, you can't get out of your contract without paying off the remainder of the contract plus more fees. David requested that I pay $897.80 just to get out of my contract. I told him I was only willing to pay the remaining contract amount for the year $392. He agreed to those terms only to go back on them, claiming I still owed him more money. He then took it out of my reserve funds return and said, "Not worry about the rest." As if he was doing me a favor for not charging me on services I never approved of. All in all, I would avoid David's property management services like the plague because he will bleed you dry and feel entitled for more.

My wife and I decided to use David & Company to list and rent our house in Los Angeles. We…read moreconsulted with 5 different companies before deciding to go with David, and are we sure glad we did! From the first moment we spoke to him he was polite, knowledgeable and professional. His company options are presented in beautiful detail and offer 3 different levels of service that leave guesswork at the door so you can tailor him and his companies assistance and care to your specific property and needs. No one else offered this level of bespoke customization. David and his team took great photos and videos of our property and had it rented within two weeks and everything was quick, efficient and most of all taken care of for us as advertised. We waited to write the review after 3 months of our property being rented to make sure we could give a through review of the entire experience. David has gone above and beyond, sound us great tenants and has already assisted with several items that needed to be taken care of including a broken kitchen disposal, and a planned wall construction that was set before the property was rented and delayed until after the tenants moved in. David & Company has taken the time to make sure we got the right price, the right tenants and have taken care of everything we needed with payment dispersals on time and no issues. We couldn't recommend him more highly. Thank you David!

I've been with Professional Tax Services for over 2 years now for both business and personal, and…read moreit's been the best experience I've had with any tax professional. Before going with Professional Tax Services, I had been using a fairly large business-centric tax preparer out of state only to receive terrible customer service and they were actually late with my tax returns to boot. I had also used another local CPA, also with a bad experience overall (while costing more as well). Professional Tax Services is the only place I feel that I made a smart choice with and have not regretted a second of using their services. For anyone reading this - you're getting a very high quality of service with Professional Tax Services at prices that are truly affordable (if not downright cheap). I'd gladly pay them a lot more because I feel like they aren't charging enough for the amazing service they offer. I highly recommend them and that's not to be taken lightly.

Loved the quick response from this firm. I was able to get an appointment within a short period of…read moretime. It's a family run business which I appreciate. It's personal and appreciated the in-person meeting. No complicated tax paperwork to file. Really enjoyed speaking to them on our first visit and service. They were also informative.

I've been living in A Designation manage property for 6 years now and recently had a few things…read morebreak down and each time they have fixed or replaced them immediately. This team don't mess around, they just get things done without delay.

One of the best management companies I've ever come across. You typically hear about horror stories…read moreabout the lack of care from a management company when you're a tenant but not here. From Ben, Neena, Olivia and the rest of the team each person I've dealt with listen to the requests made and immediately act upon it to ensure tenants are comfortable and secure within their living quarters. I've had experiences with other management companies that won't care to follow up with requests or issues but rather blame individuals or make them live with the inconvenience and just collect their monthly rent. Great to work but even better people!!

I would NOT recommend renting with Doorstead. They were nice at first, but customer service…read moreregarding maintenance is horrible after signing the lease. It's been like pulling teeth every time. With multiple requests, I've been straight up ghosted by Doorstead. I think they were hoping I would just forget about it?? Which is ridiculous. If I wasn't super persistent in following up, I feel like some of them would literally never be addressed. I've tried sending emails requesting an update on a ticket for 2+ weeks and they flat out don't respond. Or I get an automated response saying the ticket is complete when it's definitely not. I have to chase them down and call the urgent phone number 3+ times before someone actually picks up and I have to insist on getting an update. They don't hold owners accountable to their responsibility to maintain the property. The owner is completely unresponsive and unwilling to spend money on necessary repairs, and Doorstead doesn't seem to follow up or care unless I continuously nag them and cite CA habitability legal requirements. At the very least, Doorstead doesn't give me any updates about communication with the owner and I'm completely in the dark unless I call over and over. After I do that, they magically have an update for me within a couple of hours. How convenient. It's maddening that I have to go to that length when I'm paying thousands of dollars every month and always pay on time. I just want a safe home that meets all the requirements it's supposed to. Apparently Doorstead doesn't really care about that, they just want their autopay. EDIT: In regards to the response Doorstead posted: -The situation is STILL not fully resolved, and certainly not in a timely manner. The repair is done but I have had a rent abatement request related to this situation pending for 9 days now with NO update other than one "we're working on it". I have followed up multiple times via email and 1x by phone. Per CA requirements, no adequate heat means the unit is not inhabitable and qualifies for rent abatement for the affected days. (Statutes that are relevant to this: California Code of Regulations, Title 25, § 34,; California Civil Code Section 1941.1; Green v. Superior Court 1974) - They did NOT offer to cover temporary relocation for me. They suggested I reach out to MY OWN renter's insurance that I pay for to see if it would be an option. I don't know why they're making it sound like Doorstead was offering that to me as a courtesy. - They did NOT maintain regular follow-ups with me. I had zero response to multiple email requests for update from 11/2 - 12/4 (13 days!) when additional repair was still needed. (posted screenshot as proof) I have to email several times to get a response or call in until someone picks up. When I call in, I have been told more than once that "the person handling this ticket is out of office". Meanwhile, that person had no out-of-office message on and no one else assigned to the ticket while they're out. If they're out, it just doesn't get addressed until whenever they come back. - For any repair, they allow the owner to bypass their approved, qualified vendors and choose his own "preferred vendor" (read: cheaper). Multiple times when using the owner's "preferred vendor" the repair ends up being done poorly and leads to more issues later that require additional visits and more of my time. Ex 1: "Preferred vendor" did not relight pilot light of furnace or test the unit --- someone else had to come back and relight it days later (more days with no heat during winter). Ex 2: Previously a water heater replacement was done by "preferred vendor"--- there was both a gas leak (dangerous!) and water leak of the unit in the weeks following.

Awful when you need maintenance. A vendor is contacted for a quote. The quote then has to be…read moreapproved by the owner. Meanwhile you wait. So far 4 days without water in the home. The plumber has made a complete mess of the repair. He has been at it for 3 days . Now the water leak which was small is BIGGER. I had a working spigot , the repair guy for whatever reason replaced that with an old cracked unusable spigot. Water now pours out from every seam of the mishmash pipes used to repair the old leak.

We decided to go with another Management company. Bryan was a pleasant to work with. If the need…read moreoccurs we will contact Bryan again.

Pacific Allied is a wonderful management company, I rented through them for many years and always…read morefound them to be incredibly accommodating and communicative. If you end up in a property managed by them, I think you'll be happy and in very good hands.

Mr Chang had helped me to sell a duplex in Pasadena. Unlike most of the residential agents or…read morebrokers, He has lots experience in commercial real estate, so when it comes to the contract, he is very thorough and detailed, which protects me legally. He is also a great negotiator. I cannot be more than happy with his service, Highly recommended!

It is hard to find a trustworthy real estate professional like Kuo chang, he is not only an…read moreexperienced and capable realtor, he is also very human that he will concern the consequence of life style of his clients from the real estate transactions. Just contact him and share your situation or just tell him what you want, then you will understand.

I used Utopia as a property management for two years and they were professional, responsive for my…read moretenant and reliable.

From the owner: Utopia manages a wide variety of rental properties, including single-family homes, individual…read morecondos, apartment communities, office buildings, industrial buildings, commercial centers and accounting for home owners' associations. Utopia Management has recently grown beyond the San Diego market because of our dependable referrals as current and new Owners expand their investments throughout California and Nevada. With a strong management company like Utopia Management, you can enjoy the benefits of being a property owner without having the headaches that sometime accompany the management of your investment.

Before working with Profitable Properties, I had a consultation with Carrie about turning my…read moreproperty into a short-term rental and I learned a lot from the advice she gave me. She offered valuable suggestions, from capturing eye-catching photos to crafting an enticing description that brings out the best features of my place. Her pricing strategies and tips for standing out in a crowded market were exactly what I needed. From our first conversation I can tell that Carrie genuinely cares. She took time to understand my goals and provided personalized solutions that I'm excited to see her help me bring to life. After our discussions, I feel confident that my property is going to be significantly more profitable in the long run. If you're looking to rent out your unit or already have a short-term rental running, Carrie is the person you want on your team. She knows her stuff and truly wants to help you succeed. I'm excited to keep working with her and highly recommend their services!

From the owner: At Profitable Properties Management, we know how challenging it can be to manage an Airbnb or…read moreshort-term rental. That’s why we’re here to take the weight off your shoulders. From creating a welcoming space and arranging professional photos to handling guest communication, cleaning, and everything in between, we’ve got it covered. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your property is unique, and we treat it that way. Our goal is to make sure your guests have a great stay while maximizing your earnings. Whether it's adjusting pricing to match the market or making your home stand out online, we’re always focused on the details that matter most. With us, you’ll get transparency, thoughtful management, and a dedicated team that cares about your property as much as you do. Let us handle the day-to-day, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the benefits of your rental. Ready to see how we can help? Reach out today!

Michelle Mattos of Everything Has Its Place came recommended by our realtor…read more Michelle agreed to meet with us, and she showed up 1 out of 3 times she suggested to meet. 1st meeting: no show, no phone call 2nd meeting: no show, no phone call 3rd meeting: showed and promised to email us her proposal with estimate and timeline of schedules that evening. Well, proposal never came through. We are in a crunch to complete de-cluttering & be open-house ready by 1/1/2023; in 7 days, to list our property for sale. Michelle never came through, or never heard from since the 3rd meeting. Extremely unprofessional and highly do NOT recommend.

I needed someone to pack our home in Huntington Beach - and we wanted it done correctly. We were…read moreconcerned about letting the moving company do the packing, and we just did not have the time and energy to do it ourselves this time. Michelle with "Everything Has its Place" responded quickly and arranged an appointment to come to the house and provide an estimate for the work needed. She quickly emailed the estimate, and we started a day later. This was a 2 day job, and Michelle and her helper did not stop. I was amazed at the quality of the packing to protect valuable items, and how much went into the job. Watching them work, and the boxes piling up, I am relieved i did not try to do this myself. what took them 2 days would have taken me two weeks - and it wouldn't have been the quality of Everything Has Its Place. I look at it that I did not pay Michelle for her time. I paid Michelle for MY time - which would have been so much longer. They have the experience, talent, energy, the boxes, wrapping paper, bubble wrap, and right tools for the job. Thank you to Michelle and her team for such a great job. I am looking forward to referring Everything Has Its Place to family and friends.