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Utopia Management has over twenty-five years rental property management experience in San Diego County. Known as the area’s market leader, many residents repeatedly look to us first when beginning their search. We use proven marketing methods help to increase your property’s visibility to a wide range of quality applicants, our history with local vendors to secure the best rates on the best services when necessary, and detailed online status and accounting reporting through both owner and tenant online portals to keep you up-to-date. Whatever the needs of your property, we have answers.

Our licensed representatives are local to the area of your rental, allowing them to constantly have their finger on the market’s pulse. We can handle everything from overseeing rent-ready repairs and tenant selection, through final walkthroughs and deposit management. Our full-service options are customized to the individual needs of each portfolio, allowing us to consistently provide the best value in hands-free passive income from your investment. Whether for a single condominium, a number of commercial buildings, or anywhere in between, Utopia Management has the proven experience and dedicated staff needed to maintain and grow your returns.

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ATTRACT TENANTS WITH PROPERTY MARKETING

Finding excellent tenants starts with making sure your property is visible and attractive. We install professional signage, create quality listings, describing your property thoroughly, and take beautiful photographs that showcase your properties highlights. We then list your property on all of the highly trafficked rental websites, including utopiamanagement.com.  Our dominant position in the marketing place and years managing rental properties has allowed us to develop a sizable referral database. This positive reputation for being fair and responsive means many potential renters check with us first to find their rental home. We are able to consistently rent properties priced at current rates to qualified tenants. Our responsive property managers complete the marketing optimization by being available and knowledgeable, with phones and emails always answered swiftly.

  • Advertising on most popular rental websites
  • Quality listings including photos and video
  • Showings 7 days a week by appointment
  • Utopia referral base increases visibility beyond competition

Apartment Management Services

Owning an apartment complex brings a unique set of challenges. Utopia has spent years developing skills and systems to  make your investment as profitable as possible. We manage apartment communities of all sizes, providing quality management services to suit the diverse needs of each apartment community. We provide comprehensive rental management, including scheduled property maintenance and rent-ready repairs, online rent collection, marketing and attracting quality tenants, lease execution, rent setting, and tenant retention programs. Our responsive managers help tenants feel welcomed and appreciated. Our experience leads to decreased vacancy rates and increased ROI.  And our expertise and professionalism translates to profitable and headache-free investments for our clients. For an affordable quote and to discuss your needs, contact Utopia today.

  • Online rent collection and direct deposit
  • Extensive experience across a wide spectrum of multi-family properties
  • High visibility marketing and promotion of your property
  • Tenant retention strategies
  • Responsive communication with calls and emails answered swiftly
  • 24-7 emergency response
  • Full monthly accounting and financial tracking via online portal

Commercial Property Management

When it comes to commercial property investments, Utopia’s property managers are professional and think like entrepreneurs. Investors have trusted Utopia for years for all types of commercial property: medical buildings, industrial and office complexes, mixed use, and retail storefronts.  We offer extremely competitive management fees, customized to the size and complexity of your property and portfolio.

  • Comprehensive Management Services: building maintenance, marketing to target audience, lease administration, inspections, evictions and collections
  • Monthly Financial Accounting Statements
  • Tenant Retention Programs
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Administration
  • REO Management and Disposition
  • CAM & Operating Expense Reconciliation
  • Customized Asset Management Strategies

HOMES & CONDOS: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL MANAGEMENT

Utopia represents a large network of single family homes of all sizes and values. Our residential professional management services both attract and keep tenants happy while keeping owners expenses and vacancy rates down.  Our goal is to free you from the day-to-day management tasks, from showing properties to collecting rent in our online portal, while maximizing your ROI.

With 25 years experience, you can rest assured your property is in good hands. Our years in the industry mean we’ve seen it all, and developed smart systems to screen tenants, manage expenses, communicate with tenants, and maintain properties efficiently. We understand local law and legal aspects of rental management so we shield our owners from unnecessary liabilities.

For residential properties, we offer a competitive management fee, which is one of the lowest in the industry.  Unlike some competitors, we do not add on hidden charges or leasing or set-up fees.

THOROUGH TENANT SCREENING AND LESS THAN 1% EVICTION RATE

Placing the right tenant is the single most important step in rental management. Our applicant screening includes income, rental history, employment, and eviction search to evaluate for potential delinquency issues. We verify identification, social security cards and pay stubs, along with contacting prior landlords for recommendations, keeping the delinquency rate to a minimum. Our thorough screening process for potential tenants has consistently kept our eviction rate at less than one percent.

Utopia also provides our owners with the optional “Utopia® Eviction Protection Program” for further peace of mind.  As a management company, we have many procedures in place to assist in the elimination of potential liabilities.

  • Exceptional property protection options for owners.
  • Preparation, delivery, and execution of legal documentation for evictions.
  • Optional “Utopia Eviction Protection Program” for additional peace of mind.

Quality Maintenance & Repairs

Maintaining your rental property, as well as being available to deal with emergency repairs, can be a source of frustration for landlords. At Utopia, we have a staff of in-house technicians available for most work, under general contractors license (#792427), meaning we can complete work as quickly as possible and pass the savings on to our clients.  When necessary, we also have a network of trusted vendors for specialized work, some of which we have been using for over fifteen years. This relationship translates to purchasing power to help Utopia’s clients get a better than market price.

  • Maintenance & Rent Ready Repairs
  • Technicians on Staff or Preferred Vendors
  • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Move-in and Move-out Inspections
  • Licensed and Insured Vendors

All Financials Tracked & Reported

Managing both expenses and income is all handled by our accounting department with use of your owner web portal. Tenants appreciate the ability to pay rent online, which also decreases delinquency.  All expenses and receipts are tracked online and available to you at any time. A monthly statement includes all financial activity and copies of the bills we paid on your behalf. Your December statement has all of your annual figures for tax purposes. If you ever have questions regarding your statement, you can contact one of our helpful accounting staff members.

  • Custom Web Portal
  • Accounting staff make financial management easy
  • Rent and security deposit collection online
  • Bills and year end figures available any time

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Diego County situated?

California's San Diego County is a county located in the state's southwest. It is a border county and the most southwest county in the 48 contiguous United States. The county has the most Native American tribe reservations (18), more than any other in the US.

What is the economy like in San Diego County?

Despite being fairly remote from Imperial County, San Diego County has a broad economy. However, living here has a price, and some inhabitants look for more economical options elsewhere due to the high cost of water and some of the highest rents in the country. Cannabis rules are local, but state law typically authorizes personal use. Numerous attractions drew visitors, which is a key economic engine. The region is known as the "Craft Beer Capital of America," and agriculture, notably avocados and nursery crops, plays a vital role. The second-largest cruise ship business in California is also located in San Diego County, which considerably boosts the local economy.

What are some popular attractions in San Diego County?

Numerous attractions in San Diego County cater to a wide range of interests. While wine connoisseurs can taste the flavors of the Ramona Valley wine region, nature lovers can explore the Mount Laguna Observatory and Palomar Observatory. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park and SeaWorld of San Diego offer unforgettable experiences for wildlife aficionados. History aficionados can visit the 18th mission, Mission San Luis Rey, as well as the first Spanish mission in California, Mission San Diego de Alcala. Numerous museums can be found in Balboa Park, including the USS Midway and San Diego marine Museum offer experiences related to marine history. Additional options for exploration and relaxation can be found in the San Diego Botanic Garden, Legoland California, Alta Vista Gardens, Mount Ecclesia, and San Diego County Park.

What are the educational opportunities in San Diego County?

A wide range of educational opportunities are available in San Diego County, including prestigious schools like the University of California, San Diego, San Diego State University, and California State University, San Marcos, as well as reputable private universities like the University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, Alliant International University, and National University. Thomas Jefferson School of Law, California Western School of Law, and USD School of Law are three more prestigious law schools located in the county. There are 24 public elementary school districts, 6 high school districts, 12 unified school districts, and 5 community college districts among the many districts it has for educational institutions. The San Diego County Library, a premier library in the country, serves as an example of the county's commitment to education as does its large public library system.

Elly Johnson stands at the forefront of content research and online branding at Utopia Management. As the Content Marketing Manager, she delves deep into understanding local real estate and rental markets, fueled by her passion for travel and keen research skills. Elly is dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about where to reside. A proud alumna of the University of South Florida, located in the vibrant heart of Tampa Bay, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her academic background and extensive travel experiences uniquely position her to provide insights that resonate with diverse audiences.

San Diego

San Diego County is home to roughly 3.34 million people total.

 

In 2019 San Diego county recorded over one million taxable real estate parcels and nearly 58,000 businesses.

 

The county’s median income is $76,207 and median home price $584,000.

 

According to The San Diego Tribune, the median home price of $584,000 in September 2019 was down 0.1% from the previous year (at $584,500) and is the first time prices have been down year-over-year since March 2012. Home sales, which were down for the majority of 2019, picked up in August with a 1.9% increase from the same time the year prior.

 

San Diego’s average rent is approximately $2,200, with an average apartment size of approximately 880 square feet.

 

San Diego County employs 1.61 million people. The largest industries are Heath Care & Social Assistance; Retail Trade; and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services. The highest paying industries are Utilities (approx $92,200); Management of Companies & Enterprises (approx $80,600); and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,400).

 

In 2017, 46.5% of San Diego County residents were living in rental properties. This is higher than the national average of 36.1%.

 

There are over 7,000 farms in San Diego.

 

San Diego is the top producer of avocados in the US.

 

The Metropolitan Transit System provides bus and rail service to approximately 3 million people in San Diego County. The system of public transit generates 88 million trips per year, or 300,000 trips each weekday.

 

Established in 1962, the Port of San Diego houses nearly 800 businesses including the San Diego Convention Center, 2 cargo terminals, 2 cruise terminals, 17 major hotels and resorts, 20 marinas and yacht clubs, 22 public parks, and over 79 restaurants. It is the third-largest cruise port in California.

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