We were interested in renting an apartment that Golden Gate Properties is listing, but we were told…read morethat "all parties intending on residing in the unit are required to attend the in-person viewing together." We then asked if being from out-of-state, and being in the middle of a global pandemic and shelter-in-place order could allow us to do a virtual tour instead, and we were told that that is not an option, and that their policy remains that all potential tenants must tour in-person. In normal times, this policy may be understandable (though it does seem discriminatory against potential renters not already living in San Francisco), but I believe that this is entirely irresponsible and unacceptable while under the shelter-in-place order. Worse yet, it also appears that this policy may be illegal. The following quotation is pulled directly from the current shelter-in-place order from the SF Department of Health website: "Service providers that enable real estate transactions (including rentals, leases, and home sales), including, but not limited to, real estate agents, escrow agents, notaries, and title companies, provided that appointments and other residential real estate viewings must only occur virtually or, if a virtual viewing is not feasible, by appointment with no more than two visitors at a time residing within the same household or living unit and one individual showing the unit (except that in person visits are not allowed when the occupant is present in the residence)" All things considered, I'm happy that we won't be able to rent from this company due to their exclusionary policy. If you're considering whether or not to rent with them, please seriously consider if you would want to support these questionable practices. === 6/29/2020 update after response from Ferdinand=== I appreciate that Ferdinand read my review and took the time to reply. I am also glad to hear that you don't feel that your policy is in violation of the shelter-in-place order, although I stand by my initial comments. To be fair, I am also including a link to the full text of the current order that I referenced, and the quote I pulled is found on page 13: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/C19-07e-Shelter-in-Place-Health-Order-as-revised.pdf The order clearly states that tours "must only occur virtually" and that in-person tours should only be held when "a virtual viewing is not feasible." Your team makes no good faith effort to conduct a virtual tour, and the excuse that LTE coverage isn't reliable across all of SF is extremely flimsy -- you should know that your competitors have no issues conducting virtual tours. Even if you feel that your policy isn't violating the order, it's unfortunate that you don't recognize how unsafe and unwise it is. You have chosen to exploit the wording of the order and needlessly place your staff and potential tenants at greater risk of covid exposure. That's just not the right thing to do.

My family has been in the property management business all of my life. I know first hand the amount…read moreof time and dedication that it takes to keep clients and tenants both pleased. Even though you may know how to manage a property, it doesn't mean that you can or even should! And I had found myself in this position with my first big investment, a multi tenant property. The moment I found myself trying to capture photos, screening applicants and managing maintenance requests, I realized I was in over my head and about to lose it. Insert Ferdinand with Golden Gate Properties. Initially, I called without any expectation that I would hire a property management group at all but I was overwhelmed with a growing count of unattended and upset tenants. Ferdinand walked me through their process, asked me what was overwhelming me and about the properties. He even offered his own helpful advise, without expectation that I would pursue them. Needless to say, I decided to hire them and let them take the wheel! About 2 years later and I am still so pleased with the incredible and professional services from G2P. My properties are full, tenants are happy, maintenance taken care of and I have a lot less stress on my plate. I cannot thank Misty and Ferdinand enough for everything that they do!

Liz Pisco made the rental process easy which is appreciated especially considering how difficult it…read moreis to find a place in SF. She was always responsive and provided exactly what was required to submit an application. Thank you, Liz for helping find the perfect apartment for me!

I applied to a Rentals in SF listing a couple of weeks ago. After touring a rental unit and talking…read moreto the guy showing the place (Greg, Liz's assistant), I immediately applied online and paid an application fee. I was told the landlord was evaluating multiple applicants and to wait for the final result. I was eventually not selected. But instead of refunding me for my application fee, Liz simply told me that my materials were good for up to a month if there's another listing that I'd like to apply to. This was a violation of California law AB-2493, which states that the landlord must refund your application fee if you're not selected. After voicing this compliant, Jackie responded to me immediately and offered to help me get a refund on my application fee. I'm glad to know that there is indeed a process for rental applicants to get back their application fees if they're not selected. However, this overall experience has still left a nasty taste in my mouth. Honestly, this was the most difficult rental company I've had to deal with during my recent apartment search. I suggest Rentals in SF leasing agents provide applicants with clear guidance on the application fee refund process, if applicable. In general, the leasing agents can also do a better job of handling the overall application process because they left me waiting to hear back from the landlord and failed to provide insight into the decision process. This just gave me false hope that I was still getting considered.

If I could give Mark 6 stars, I would! He absolutely blew me away with how fast and efficiently he…read morefound a perfectly fitted tenant for my property. From the very beginning, Mark was on top of every detail -- clear communication, letting me know exactly when to expect updates, and always delivering faster than promised. What really impressed me was his balance of speed and professionalism. He didn't just fill the vacancy quickly--he found the right tenant and handled the whole process so smoothly that I felt completely at ease. He kept me in the loop at every step, so I always knew what was happening and when. I've already told my friends about Mark, because if you want someone who will treat your property like it's their own and get results that exceed your expectations, he's the one to call. I highly recommend him!

Update 9/10/21: we've been using Mark for the past 4.5 and he continues to be amazing. He's honest,…read morestraight forward, consistent and has great communication. He has always found great tenants, and is transparent with everything. Mark is an amazing property manager. On top of being very responsive, and easy to talk to--he's on top of his game with knowledge about the rental market. He'll also do his research and send you comps right away. His fees are reasonable as well. Will definitely use him for future property management.

Steven was incredible to work with! He was responsive over text and email, and was candid and clear…read moreabout expectations. He made our application and move in process a breeze. 10/10 recommend!

We enjoyed living in a rental property with Luminor and had a great experience! Janis was our…read moredirect contact and we always received quick and efficient assistance any time we reached out. I also loved the easy and convenient app for rent payments. Would highly recommend this business!!

I worked with Adam and Stuart over the last year and have nothing but good things to say. They were…read morealways attentive, fair, responsive, and reasonable with all requests. The property was well kept and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in their unit over the last year!

I've worked this Stuart, Patrick and Adam for 5 years. Always professional, helpful and patience…read more They rented my SF condo during the pandemic and recently Adam helped me sell my house. Stuart talked me off the cliff more times then I can count and Adam was always there to answer my Many questions. This is a company y that is professional and cares about their clients. Many thanks to Adam, Stuart and Patrick!!!!

I had a great experience working with JWavro Associates, specifically Keith Rodriguez, during my…read moreapartment search in San Francisco. Since I wasn't able to tour places in person, Keith went above and beyond by making himself available at all times and days to visit apartments on my behalf. He was incredibly responsive, communicative, and thoughtful in understanding exactly what I was looking for. The list of apartments he curated was spot on and saved me a ton of time and stress. He also charged a very fair rate, which made the whole process feel even more worthwhile. With his help, I was able to secure a great apartment that I'm really happy with. Highly recommend Keith to anyone navigating the SF rental market, especially if you need someone reliable on the ground to advocate for you.

I wish I could have as many positive reviews as everybody else... But I've never been able to…read moreactually get in touch with anybody at this company. Feeling ignored, disappointed, and like I'll never be able to rent from these folks ...

Chuck was AMAZING to work with. He was responsive, kind, funny (!) and was very clear about the…read morerental process every step of the way. He was highly communicative and made a stressful process incredibly smooth.

After a frustrating experience with our previous property manager, we were in urgent need of…read moresomeone reliable and professional. We interviewed several options and ultimately chose Chuck Liu from SFHM--and we're so glad we did. Chuck immediately stood out for his responsiveness, professionalism, and deep familiarity with our San Francisco neighborhood. His fees are reasonable, and the level of service we've received in return has exceeded expectations. When he stepped in, there were several unresolved issues left by our last manager. Chuck handled them quickly and thoroughly while keeping both us and our tenants informed. He built rapport with our tenants from the start, even introducing himself in person, which helped smooth the transition. Over the past year, Chuck has continued to manage the property with care. He strikes the perfect balance between independent problem-solving and keeping us in the loop, which we really appreciate. Chuck was transparent from the beginning and provided clear information about his services and contract terms--something that gave us confidence before we even signed on. If you're seeking a property manager who is proactive, trustworthy, and tenant-focused, we wholeheartedly recommend Chuck Liu and SFHM.

Working with leasing agent, Virginia, was such a pleasure. With her level of professionalism, I was…read moreable to secure the apartment I wanted within a week! From prompt replies, to her level of accommodation, she made what would have been a stressful situation smooth and problem-free. I highly recommend her as an agent!

I'm a homeowner and hadn't rented in years, but I recently had to relocate back to the city for…read morework and needed to find a place quickly. Thankfully, I met Joseph at a showing, and he made the entire process smooth and straightforward. He guided me through each step of the application and lease signing, and helped me secure a place in exactly the neighborhood I was hoping for. I'd absolutely recommend Relisto to anyone searching for an apartment in San Francisco. Professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful during a stressful transition!