I've been a tenant with 101 Property Mgmt for several years now, and I've had nothing but positive…read moreexperiences. Their customer service is top-notch--they're always responsive, professional, and genuinely helpful whenever I have questions or need assistance. Maintenance requests are handled promptly, and the staff always treats residents with respect and kindness. What I appreciate most is that they make living here a positive experience. They care about their tenants and work hard to keep the property well-managed and comfortable. It's one of the reasons I've chosen to stay for so long. I would definitely recommend 101 Property Mgmt to anyone looking for a property management company that values its residents.

Absolutely a joke company , all they do us collect rent…read more They never check or upkeep their properties. They also never fix reported issues. Stay away unless you are a slumlord, then you are suited well.

As the owner of a local home inspection company with over 20 years serving the Santa Barbara…read morecommunity, I've had the opportunity to work with Kyle Richardson and The Richardson Team on hundreds of real estate transactions over the years, and they are among the most knowledgeable and professional real estate teams in Santa Barbara. One of the things that stands out most is the generational depth of experience behind their work. Their understanding of the Santa Barbara market comes from decades of professional stewardship serving local real estate clients, and that depth of knowledge shows in the high-caliber guidance and strategy they bring to each transaction. I've been involved in many of their transactions over the years and have seen firsthand how much they prioritize transparency and truly advocate for their clients. They take the time to ensure buyers and sellers fully understand the condition of a property and the decisions they are making along the way, always advocating for their clients' best interests at every step. The Richardson Team represents the very best of professionalism in our local real estate community. I'm always glad when we have the opportunity to work together and would confidently recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home in Santa Barbara. -- Shelby Hendrix HouseMaster Home Inspections

I have dealt with several managing agents in the past. Richardson are on top of things. If there is…read morea problem, they take care of it. Michelle, our agent is very caring and attentive. She very caring, gives personal attention to our needs and follows up in a timely manner.

I highly recommend West Property Management. Richard was incredibly responsive, professional, and…read morefriendly throughout the entire process. Although my situation unexpectedly changed and I no longer needed property management services, he was very understanding and even agreed to terminate the contract despite it already being signed for a few days. That level of honesty and customer care really stood out to me. If I ever need a property manager in the future, Richard will absolutely be my first call.

I highly recommend West Property Management. They truly deserve five stars! Richard is absolutely…read moregreat--professional, responsive, and makes dealing with any issue completely stress-free. Excellent service overall.

My husband and I selected Mission City Property Management for the recent rental property. Paul has…read morebeen an incredible resource and support through our initial inquiry to assess the market rent, preparation of our property for listing, identifying and onboarding a tenant, and monthly management of our of our property. Paul worked to understand our priorities and goals as investment property owners. He has been attentive and responsive throughout the process. The online owner portal makes monitoring and managing our property much easier. Paul is highly knowledgeable about real estate, property management, and applicable laws. We highly trust and recommend Mission City.

Paul is top-notch. Reliable, efficient, and always a pleasure to work with. Great property…read moremanagement company!

We rented in Santa Barbara "Beach Bliss" - it was amazingly clean and well appointed with…read moreeverything you need. Also - loads of water toys, surf and boogie boards, 2 bikes and tons of board games (wish we had time to use all this, but were there for graduation!). And the beds were beyond comfy!! Would use them again if we are down there!

We returned once again to Bella Vista and hope to return again in 2027. The staff is great, the…read moreproperty is beyond beautiful and we plan to increase our stay. It started as a 2 day trip, now 3 and hopefully 4 nights for next year. It's beautifully maintained, especially the gorgeous gardens. Bella Vista can't be beat.

I haven't rented from Bartlein and I'm thankful I didn't get an apartment with them. Just the…read moreapplying process was dreadful. $130 to apply, which is partially refunded if you are declined or added to your rent if approved. I didn't get a call on either for over a week! I then called every single day to get a status on my application and no one returned my call. Upset and running out of time on my current lease I applied elsewhere, still no call! Finally showed up and demanded a refund of my money. I'm sure they hope most people just forget and then they get to keep the money. *only adding second start because they actually gave me a full refund. Still a hassle though, work on better communication and customer service, the ladies there have no etiquette.

New DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY ! Horrible customer…read moreservice, no proper communication, strings you along after giving them credit check money and money to hold an apartment! Pathetic !!

Run, don't walk from this property MIS-management company. Negative stars for negligent level…read morenon-responsiveness. Blue Horizon's abject and complete failure to return a simple email or phone call caused my property to fall out of escrow costing me tens of thousands of dollars. This company is a joke....and so fitting that they changed the name to Virtual HOA, because there is never anyone there to help or respond to community needs. I'm sure Kevin Lehman will chime in here right away, denying and accusing. If only he did his actual job and responded when it matters, maybe there would be fewer 1-star reviews.

Jessica at Blue Horizon Property Management has been so helpful. Our home has needed to have…read moreminor maintenance. Jessica makes sure that the contractors get in touch with us right away, that the work is done well, and everything is taken care of. Jessica is always positive, friendly, and funny on the phone. I really appreciate how hard Jessica works to make sure that our home is as nice as it can be.

I have had a great experience with Sandpiper Property Management. The staff is professional,…read morefriendly, and always responsive whenever I have questions or need assistance. They do an excellent job maintaining the property and addressing concerns in a timely manner. Communication is clear, and they make the rental process smooth and stress-free. I appreciate their dedication to providing quality service and creating a positive living environment for residents. I highly recommend Sandpiper Property Management to anyone looking for a reliable and professional property management company.

Horrible company. I…read moresaw the reviews before renting from them, but I was desperate to find a place, so I didn't pay much attention to them. I regret that decision. Everything people say is true. They are very difficult to communicate with, and they will keep a large portion of your security deposit without providing clear reasons. Don't even bother spending extra time cleaning the property before you move out, they will probably charge you cleaning fees anyway. Avoid this company.

I lived in one of their apartments for my last two years at UCSB. They were great to work with…read more Everything such as payments and maintenance requests were done online. They never took more than a day to respond. When the heater burned out, they switched it out the next day. The apartment was better than most places in IV, and the price was around the same because internet and cable was included in the rent. They also returned pretty much all of the security deposit. (They took a preset amount for cleaning fee, but it was mentioned beforehand and actually cheaper than many cleaners). I recommend Koto to all my friends living in IV now!

If more people were keen on just how scandalous this managment is, Koto would not be in business…read more These people treat their tenants like trash, case in point below. Unless you're in a desperate situation where timeframes will not allow, avoid renting from Koto at all costs, I've read the other reviews and they align with mine. It appears that being a ruthless scammer is a required criterion for getting hired at Koto, if you're a person with a moral conscious you wouldn't work for Koto, but the people who work here are unable to place themselves in other people's shoes and empathize/imagine that if this happened to them they would likewise be infuriated justly so, and at this point I hope karma is served. Koto creates "karen" tenants by their own actions. I am an introverted person that minds my own business, I pay my dues on time never a missed payment, but if you walk all over me and dismiss my concerns then I will not be quiet and go away, my current situation. Koto will at first dismiss your valid concerns as if you're a mosquito in their ear, then, they will unlawfully try to bully and intimidate you into submission. DO YOUR RESEARCH, they try to pull many illegal tactics, do not trust what they say in any correspondence and DO trust they will try to retaliate. Their "legal team" either doesn't exist or is completely inept, otherwise their staff wouldn't be attempting to enact a 30-day notice change of terms on my fixed lease term. My wishes with anyone that has dealt with them or will, your own out-of-pockets costs are likely to ensue.