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San Martin Property Management

Lease in 21 Days. Management Swicth in 48 Hours. Or Get $200 Credit if We Miss.

Plus, save $1,500 average with our $0 tenant-placement fee.

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  • Renewals: 98%

  • Occupancy: 99%

  • Average Fill Time: 18 days

  • 5-star Rating

  • 2.9-Year Avg. Stay

  • Owner Replies: ~1-3hrs

  • 24/7 Emergencies

  • 99% Online Rent

  • Licensed CA

  • Fair Housing & Rent Control

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San Martin Property Management
San Martin Property Management
Credit-Backed Promise System

Get $200 Credit if We Miss A Promise.

Get paid extra if we ever miss a promise. Highest quality property management for owners in the South Bay.

  • Promise

    Leased in 21 days

    or a $200 credit.

  • Promise

    Management switched in 48hrs

    or a $200 credit.

  • Promise

    Less than 24hr owner & tenant replies

    or a $200 credit - per incident, once per month.

Trusted by San Martin Owners

We manage 180 units across 21 cities with 45 years combined PM experience and 24/7 emergency response. Licensed in California (DRE 02202568).

San Martin Property Management

Built for San Martin Owners Like You

Whether you’re an accidental landlord or scaling multis, we’ll meet you where you are.

  • 1st Time / Accidental Landlord

    Job relocation or inherited home? Turn life’s surprises into steady income.

  • Out-of-Area Owner

    Out of town? Remote-friendly portal, 24/7 emergencies handled.

  • Small Multi Investor (2–16 units)

    Pro screening + coordinated maintenance. Save with more units.

  • Switching Property Management Firm

    Onboard in 48 hours or get a $200 credit (Accelerate).

Three Plans. One Goal: Fewer Vacancies, Fewer Surprises.

Choose Essential, Accelerate (Most Popular), or Prime.

Essential

7.5%/monthly rent

Management features: listing, marketing, leasing, rent collection, compliance, 24/7 emergencies, tenant communications, owner portal, accounting & 1099s,

make-ready, keys/lockbox, evictions, rent increases.

  • Set-up fee: $199
  • Maintenance markup: 10% (min $25, limit $150)
  • Lease Renewal: $299
  • Tenant placement: 50% one month's rent
  • Inspections: $79.99 each (two required annually)
Get Essential Management

Prime

10.5%/monthly rent

Everything in Accelerate plus

  • Tenant placement: up to 2 annually (if needed)
  • $0 lease renewal
  • Bonus move-in video for records
  • 5 years document vault retention
  • Quarterly owner ROI mini-report
Get Prime Management

6-Step San Martin Management

One playbook—from listing to renewal.

We use a consistent process across cities to shorten time-to-lease and keep renewals predictable.

Marketing properties for our clients to rent them faster.

1 - Pricing & Prep

MLS + Zillow/HotPads/Trulia + pro copy/photos. 

Close up of us communicating with tenants.

2 - Showings & Screening

Credit, criminal, eviction, income & rental history.

Enforcing lease terms, paperwork close-up.

3- Lease Drafting with e-Sign

State-compliant, executed PDFs.

4- Owner Visibility

Buildium statements, 1099s, document vault retention by plan.

5- Maintenance Engine

Vendor network (38 partners), savings passed on, completion avg 6 days; emergencies 1–4h.

6- Renewals & Inspections

Plan-based renewals ($299 / $199 / $0) and inspections included (0 / 1 / 2).

If it doesn’t rent faster or stay occupied, it doesn’t count.

Portfolio-wide 99% occupancy, average tenant stay of 2.9 years, and 35 tenants placed annually on average. Serving San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, and more.
Residential property management in San Jose, arial view of neighborhood.

  • 99%

    occupancy

    High tenant retention with 99% unit occupancy.

  • 3 years

    average tenant stay

    Our carefully selected tenants stay in our units for an average of 3 years.

  • 35

    Every year, an average of 35 new tenants are placed as we expand our management across the Bay Area.

  • 21 cities

    and counting

    Serving all 16 cities in Santa Clara County and even beyond for special cases.

Owner Portal (included with all tiers)

Statements, work orders, notes, and documents—24/7.

We run Buildium for transparent accounting: view rent status, invoices, and docs; download 1099s; and track inspections & renewals. Owner payments queue on the 10th each month.

Help Me Set It UpRequest Demo

Maintenance Snapshot

24/7 emergency line, vetted vendors, and photo proof.

Average response to maintenance requests is 24 hours; emergencies average 1–4 hours. Vendor network spans 38 active partners, with average 5-year relationships; we pass along ~20% discounts on average.

California Compliance, Baked In

Rent control, Fair Housing, and proper notices—handled.

Licensed in California (DRE #02202568). We operate with Fair Housing and local rent-control compliance, and we coordinate notices and legal process steps as needed.

Real Testimonials In & Near San Martin

What Local Owners & Tenants Say

Feature stories highlighting faster leasing, clear communication, and maintenance responsiveness.

  • “Angel Zapien was truly a real professional from start to finish. I first set up a meeting in person to talk about my expectations regarding a move I wanted to make. I gave all my information and he said he would call me in a couple of weeks. He did just that. He asked had I thought about what I wanted to do regarding my move. I had decided, so we set up a date to start looking for a rental property that would fit my needs. We set up a date and time for me to begin my search. Two weeks later he had four places to look at. The drive was about fifty minutes away. It would take up most of his day. He never complained, and had a great sense of humor. We drove to all four places that he had picked out. I fell in love with the very first property but he insisted I look at the other rentals, before I decided. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Angel listened to my wants. And never pushed me. I felt he wanted me to be happy with my choice. He guided me and had exceptional knowledge about the whole rental experience. Thank you for the opportunity to share with you all about my amazing experience with Angel Zapien.”

    Close up of us communicating with tenants.
    Carmen Boueche
    Happy Teanant
    +0 Stars
Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers—and a Deeper Dive

We believe in clear, written policies. Here are your most common questions—answered.

On or about the 10th of each month via the portal.

What you see in the plan is what you pay.

Typical owner reply 1–4 hours; 24/7 emergencies.

Yes—processes are compliant in California.

With full-service property management (Essentials/Accelerate/Prime)

Two safety inspections are required annually for all our management services. Free inspections included by Management-Tier are: Essential: 0/2, Accelerate: 1/2 (save $79.99/yr), Prime: 2/2 (save $159.98/yr).

Without full-service property management (Stand-alone service)

$299 for move-in inspection only, with pictures and documentation provided, which can later be used to redeem security deposit if necessary from unexpected property damage by tenants. Due to some tenants staying for years or sometimes even decades, move-out inspections are not included.

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Author: Angel Zapien
Expertise: Certified Property Manager, Realtor
San Martin Property Management

Why Owners in San Martin Choose Us

  • 180+ units under management across 21 cities
  • 99% occupancy with average 2.9-year tenant stay
  • 24/7 emergencies and fast replies (often 1–4 hours)
  • Owner portal with real-time statements and 1099s
  • Fair Housing and CA rent rules handled

San Martin Property Management, Made Simple

We keep things clear and calm. You get a plan, a timeline, and a first rent date. We do the work. You get the updates.

What We Do

  • Pricing and rent analysis with comps
  • Marketing on MLS, Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads
  • Showings and full tenant screening
  • Digital lease drafting and e-sign
  • Online rent collection and late-rent steps
  • Maintenance coordination and photo proof
  • Safety inspections and renewals
  • Monthly statements and year-end 1099s

Plans & Pricing

Pick a plan that matches your goals. No hidden fees.

PlanFeeBest ForHighlights
Essential7.5% of monthly rent +$199 setupSimple, low-cost careCore management, 2 required inspections at $79.99/ea, 50% tenant placement, 10% maintenance markup (min $25, cap $150), renewals $299
Accelerate (Most Popular)8.5% of monthly rent $0 setupFast lease-up, tight SLAs$0 tenant placement, $0 maintenance markup, 2 inspections included, renewals $99, pro photos, credits if we miss a promise
Prime10.5% of monthly rent $0 setupHands-off and records-heavyUp to 2 placements/yr, $0 renewals, move-in photos + video, quarterly ROI mini-report

Credit-Backed Promises

  • Lease in 21 days or $200 credit
  • Switch in 48 hours or $200 credit
  • Reply within 24 hours or $200 credit (max 1/property/mo)
  • Annual cap: $1,000/property

Local Playbook: Managing Rentals in San Martin, CA

San Martin is rural, calm, and close to everything. It sits between Morgan Hill and Gilroy. Life here moves with the vines and ranch roads. That pace changes how we manage rentals. Here is how we tailor your plan.

Micro-Areas We Watch

  • Monterey Hwy & Station Area: Weekday Caltrain stop at San Martin Station. Good for commuters. Lease ads mention parking and train times.
  • Watsonville Rd & Wineries: Event traffic near CordeValle/Clos LaChance Winery. We time showings around events for better turnout.
  • E16 Flight Path: Near San Martin Airport (E16). We set quiet hours and include simple noise addenda when needed.
  • Acreage & Outbuildings: Many homes have shops, barns, or RV pads. We write clear use rules and insurance notes into the lease.
  • Wells/Septic & Irrigation: We log system basics on move-in, add filter reminders, and plan seasonal service windows.

Rules & Planning

How We Fill Vacancies Fast in San Martin

  1. Price Right: We pull 3 local comps and a days-to-lease range. You get a PDF.
  2. Prep & Photos: We follow a simple rent-ready checklist. Then shoot pro photos.
  3. Smart Ads: We syndicate to MLS, Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads. We mention rail, airport, and rural perks when they help.
  4. Showings: In-person or hosted open houses. Clear next steps, right away.
  5. Screening: Credit, income, rental history, criminal, and eviction checks.
  6. Lease & Move-In: E-sign. Condition photos. Keys with checklists.

Who We Manage For

  • Single-family homes on acreage or in town
  • Duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes
  • New ADUs and small multi-units

Maintenance You Can Trust

  • Average response to maintenance: ~24 hours
  • Emergency response: 1–4 hours on average
  • 38 active vendor partners; discounts passed to owners
  • Owner auto-approval limit set by you
  • Photo proof after work is done

Safety Inspections

We perform two safety inspections per year (plan rules apply). Need a one-off? Our Move-In Safety Inspection is $299.99 with photos and a PDF report.

What Local Owners & Tenants Say

Our reviews speak to speed and care. Read real stories on our Reviews page.

FAQs (Quick Answers)

When do owners get paid?

On or about the 10th of each month.

Do you charge hidden fees?

No. Your plan lists the fees. That’s it.

How fast do you reply?

We aim for 1–4 hours during business hours. Emergencies are 24/7.

Do you handle CA rent rules?

Yes. We manage AB 1482 notices and city/county steps when needed.

What software do you use?

Buildium for the owner and resident portals.

Free Rent Analysis

Want a data-driven rent range and a days-to-lease estimate? We’ll send a clear PDF with comps and notes.

Get My Free Rent Analysis

Contact a San Martin Property Manager

Helpful Local Links

Disclaimer: General information only. Not legal advice. Rules can change. We’ll align your plan with current county and state guidance.

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Get My Unit FilledSwitch Current Management

  • Renewals: 98%

  • Occupancy: 99%

  • Average Fill Time: 18 days

  • 5-star Rating

  • 2.9-Year Avg. Stay

  • Owner Replies: ~1-3hrs

  • 24/7 Emergencies

  • 99% Online Rent

  • Licensed CA

  • Fair Housing & Rent Control

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