Shelborne Properties has been a fantastic to work with, and we truly appreciate the professionalism…read moreand collaboration your team brings to every project. It is a pleasure to work alongside a company that values efficiency and clear communication as much as we do. We look forward to continuing this successful relationship and supporting your team with future inspections. Great Escape Inspections

Terrifying. They tried to rent out a studio to me in a filthy condition after promising it would be…read moreclean. They said before I get key I need to send first month rent. They were urgent. When I got key he left immediately, super unprofessional. Never showed me the mailbox, about the garbage. I had questions. I discovered he left the door open on purpose because it reeked of cigarettes and they never cleaned place as promised and it took DAYS to get in contact with them despite how fast they were when they wanted my money! Total scam. I can't imagine actually keeping a lease with these people. Terrifying to think about being stuck with a management that don't come when you need something fixed etc. I'm so grateful I know my rights, dont let them scam you please don't believe the reviews of 5 stars. For sure they're lies. If you read the one star reviews they are all consistent with what I'm telling you. I hope these guy go down so bad. Idk how this operation is legal. Really hope they don't get away with it. Absolutely your money is not worth this headache. Slumlord of Oakland not Selborne.

My partner and I were approved for a unit after viewing three properties by this management! While…read more2 Lofts was shown in terrible condition (with bugs, old food, and stains still in place), we proceeded with applying for the cleanest unit which was even more of a red flag because for this unit they said someone was already suppose to pick up the key but she ghosted them! A week later Franny called with an approval and we also received an email confirmation. I mentioned I would be applying for Homeless Assistance through Contra Costa County, and they were obviously depending on it more than myself. This was my first time navigating permanent assistance, so I had questions. I asked if it was possible to separate the lease, I was informed the next day by Franny after checking with her broker they can't proceed with that & I was ok with that, as they still proceeded to go through with everything relying on the permanent assistance! Eventually, I found out the county was able to proceed with both of us on the lease, which was even better! Unfortunately, due to delays with my caseworker which I made a complaint on while trying to reach her for a week which I feel she was ignoring me on purpose because my case was switching to Alameda County July 1st which I just think she didn't want to do any paperwork for my assistance! After finding out I was denied assistance due to accepting a new job with the City of Oakland, my offer letter wasn't good enough & they wanted paystubs even though my worker told me I can. I told them it takes at least 3 weeks for the process & was waiting for my employee Id number Proof wasn't enough, unfortunately they wont pay more than 80% of your income. The moment Franny found out the county couldn't pay, she ghosted me. I emailed Franny the same day I was denied no response so I called the next day. Still, I offered to pay the entire deposit and rent out of pocket for the unit to the property management and even let them know I could bring the full payment the same or next day & move in on the 7th no later than the 15th! My partner makes 3.5-4x the rent, and I have additional self-employment income. Eventually, I was told they weren't moving forward with my application I was ultimately told the owner didn't want to deal with it I truly didn't understand and the reasons kept changing First, it was because originally planned to move in on the first Then, it was the "inconveniences with the county" (even though I was pushing the process myself) Then it was allegedly "fraud" because I asked about separating leases, which was an honest question, not a demand although after they still proceeded to ask and move forward with me! She said it seemed as if I was unreliable! Like huh? Then after I mentioned a fair housing complaint Franny stated the county thinks something is up with you too" A completely inappropriate comment that made me wonder if my confidential information was being shared improperly or if I was being retaliated against. I never received a written notice explaining why we were denied, even after asking twice. This experience delayed my family by two critical weeks, and based on how it unfolded, I strongly suspect source of income discrimination. We were transparent, financially qualified, ready to pay, and had solid rental history but none of it mattered at this point after they realized the county wouldn't be footing the bill. Which makes me realize I don't think they even did any job/ or rental history verifications! If you're a working person trying to get stable housing or using assistance in any way, be cautious. Based on my research, this is not a unique experience. It's common for people using public assistance to be treated as less-than even when they're offering to pay everything themselves. I'm filing a formal complaint with Fair Housing, and I'll continue to speak up not just for myself but for anyone who's ever been quietly discriminated against and made to feel like they are the problem. We deserve better.

I worked with Olivia for a few months and was disappointed when I received a note that the owners…read moreof my rental switch Property Management companies. While I worked with Olivia, she was very attentive in showing properties to us that fit what we were looking for. She made it very easy to make a decision and was accommodating to our schedules and needs. After move in, she was easy to get a hold of in regards to issues on the property that needed to be resolved. She always responded within a few hours (if not within that hour that I reached out to her) which is not the experience that I am having with the new company, unfortunately. I recommend working with Olivia to anyone looking for a rental in the Oakland/East Bay area.

I was a tenant of BCPM for 7 years and though at first they were responsive over the years they…read morestarted taking weeks to respond to us. They also did not fix things adequately and we just learned to live with the state of house declining due to deferred maintenance. We moved out eventually and were due our security deposit over a week ago and have been completely ghosted.

If I could give the company and owners 10 stars I would. I had been a homeowner prior to moving to…read morethe Bay Area over six years ago and fortunately landing in the wonderful hands of Greg, Jenna and Doug of BCPM. For six years as a renter through BCPM, I have always, always received the utmost customer respect, care, responsiveness and outstanding professionalism from each and every one of them. They were wonderful to work with, and had it not been for a work relocation, I would still be there. I want to thank them all for a wonderful and memorable experience and wish them continued success.

Unfortunately, the responsiveness of this rental management company is abysmal as is their standard…read morefor habitability. For example, it took months of providing proof of rodents in the building from pest control professionals before this management company took any action. Their solution was to provide a monthly rodent pest treatment which the tenants had to coordinate and manage. After the first 2 months, the treatment stopped without communication to the tenants and the rodents returned. The excuse I've heard is the owners are nearing retirement. In my opinion, the 5-10% off the market rate rental price is not worth the cost of your sanity. Proceed with caution.

I can go on and on about how awful this landlord and company was, so I will:…read more 1. The unit I lived in is a very old house with 4 units. Being an old house, the walls/floors are thin, and you can hear EVERYTHING, loudly. Walking, talking, etc. I had to come up with an agreement with my downstairs neighbors that I needed to actually tiptoe in my apartment after 11pm. The landlord lies and says it's extremely quiet and you don't hear the other residents. 2. Unresponsive unless threatened. I reported a leak in my ceiling last November. They never addressed it, but certainly had the audacity to take my security deposit after painting the apartment. 2a. We had a sink hold in our driveway that was dangerous and growing. This was left unresolved for over 6 months. They suggested we use plywood. I called the city to complain. That day, they showed up to address the fix. 3. They have a wonderful maintenance man, but he BANGS ON THE DOOR when HE decides it's time to fix something. Multiple times I have worked from home and have been in meetings when I was interrupted with, no exaggeration, panicked banging at my door. When given feedback to Enterprise, I was, again, ignored. I'd give zero stars if I could.

Pedram has been my property manager for a duplex and 8 units in Berkeley for years. He is…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. His fees are very reasonable. for the past years, I rarely have any issue with tenants or repairs. if you are looking for property manager in Berkeley/Oakland area, he is an expert.

SLUMLORD. Would give zero stars if possible…read more From the moment I moved into that apartment I realized I was in a slumlord situation. When I arrived on January 19th there was no working heat and it was in the 40s at night. I was provided with a very small space heater by the "property manager" (that term feels like a big stretch) and I was absolutely freezing all night. The only reason I didn't go to a hotel was because I had just driven for 5 days straight and was literally too exhausted. Additionally, the apartment was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY (I have photos to back this up). The apartment was vacant for months so it is unclear how they did not have time to check the heat or do a basic cleaning. When I complained, Pedram gave me a credit of like $70 for both those issues which is wild as a cleaning service and a hotel stay would easily total $500. Pathetic. I knew I was in for some bullsh*t based on this. From this point on, every time something broke or needed to be fixed, and there were a lot of things that were broken UPON MOVE IN (again, this place was empty and could have been repaired beforehand), Pedram ignored my service requests in the app and my emails. I fixed things with my own time and energy and had to hound him to be reimbursed for the supplies. The whole point of renting is so that I don't have to fix things. I literally had to have a friend fix my leaking kitchen sink because the person who "fixed" it initially didn't actually fix it and Pedram would not respond to my emails at all. I begged him for help. In addition to my actual unit being terrible, the general condition of the property was abhorrent. Overgrown weeds and bushes, filthy walkways that haven't been power washed in years, garbage all over the alley where the bins are, etc. It looked totally ghetto and therefore, people treated it as such. Also, we were told with literally ZERO advanced warning that we would lose access to the washer/dryer for at least a month due to the construction project taking place in the back parking lot (earthquake retrofitting). So then I had to start taking my clothes to a laundromat which is hard to do as a professional working 50+ hr weeks. Additionally, Pedram told us we had to park our cars on the street for this project despite the workers only being there during business hours. There was no reason we had to park on the street at night, other than his negligence with regard to understanding the actual scope of the construction project. My car and several others suffered vandalism/damage due to being on the street. It was completely unnecessary, but he would have known that if he ever stepped foot onto that property or put even the smallest amount of effort into managing it. I finally had to threaten him with legal action to be allowed to break the lease, as I could not continue living in that hell hole. He will not return my security deposit and states he kept it as the lease break fee, which is of course illegal under California state law. So not only did I lose my 2k deposit, I have to pay 1k to fix my car and I paid another 1k for moving expenses. Still very seriously considering taking him to small claims court. I had a completely horrific experience at this place and I have no idea who would write a positive review. I spoke to numerous other residents who all had similar experiences and were completely frustrated and fed up. Pedram, you take advantage of people and you know it. Absolutely disgusting behavior. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You can say I'm disgruntled about the deposit or whatever you need to, to make yourself feel better, but we both know the truth.

We've had several maintenance jobs done by Gentian from Prime Property. He's always been extremely…read morefriendly, professional, and hard working. Each time he has done amazing work by addressing the cause of our problems and not just the symptoms. Hopefully we won't need any other maintenance, but if we do, we'd be lucky to have him back. Also a shout-out to Briana who has been very responsive, helpful, and able to address any of our questions/concerns regarding our space.

1 star When i Used…read morePrime I've been extremely disappointed with this property management company and would not recommend them to anyone considering hiring one. Communication has been the biggest issue. Getting a response to emails or calls routinely takes days, and often I've had to follow up two or three times before getting any reply at all. Important updates about my property -- repair schedules, tenant issues, inspection results -- are rarely communicated proactively. I typically find out about problems only after they've escalated, and I'm left chasing basic information that should be provided as a matter of course. On top of that, the fees charged for repairs have been consistently inflated. Invoices come through with little to no itemization, making it impossible to tell whether the labor and materials charged actually reflect the work done. When I've asked for breakdowns or quotes before work is authorized, I've either been ignored or given vague justifications after the fact. More than once, charges for simple repairs have come in well above what comparable local contractors would charge for the same job. Between the lack of communication and the repair markups, I've lost confidence that this company is managing my property in my best interest. If you're evaluating a property manager, I'd urge you to ask upfront about how repair costs are itemized and approved, and to get a clear commitment on response times before signing anything. I have since moved on and work with another Management company a more professionally run company.

I've had a really great experience renting with this company. Communication is easy & clear, and…read morethe overall process feels organized and professional. Jeff has been especially great. He is super responsive, helpful, and just easy to work with. Anytime something comes up, he actually follows through, which makes a huge difference as a renter. Overall it's been a smooth, stressfree experience, and I really appreciate how well everything is managed.

Capstone property management handled our rental property in Redwood City. Robert Dau is the owner…read moreof C Capstone properties. He was excellent. He was very good to work with. He understood what our needs were, and he followed through with our request. He is very prompt in getting back to you to me. That's extremely important. I would highly recommend him to take care of your property needs.

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!