Power Property Management is Los Angeles's premier full-service management firm, built for property owners and real estate investors who want to maximize the return on their rental assets without the day-to-day burden of self-management. From aggressive tenant marketing and rigorous screening to complete capital improvement oversight, we handle everything so you can focus on what matters most.
We are committed to minimizing the time that your rental is not generating income by designing and executing a targeted marketing plan to rent your property as quickly as possible.
We are committed to protecting your investment by thoroughly screening prospective residents.
We are committed to providing you full service by handling everything on your behalf so you can spend your time on more important things!
POWER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is an industry-leading and forward-thinking management firm that focuses on owner/investor needs. Our management services uniquely benefit owners who have decided that they would like to maintain their investment property but for a variety of reasons do not wish to be involved with the day-to-day challenges of managing properties. Our services include:
Services for single and multi-family buildings
Dedicated to minimizing the vacancy period
Monthly reporting with 24/7 access to financial reports
Utilize the most competitive & professional 3rd party vendors
Executing strategic improvements to increase the asset’s value
Aggressive marketing to maximize rents with qualified residents
Here's exactly what happens after you choose Power Property Management, from day one through your first collected rent payment.
Days 1–3
We conduct a comprehensive walkthrough of your property, review existing leases and financials, assess any deferred maintenance, and identify value-add opportunities. You receive a written onboarding summary with our recommendations.
Days 2–5
We review all existing tenant leases for compliance with Los Angeles RSO regulations, AB 1482, and current state law. Any necessary notices, rent registrations, or documentation updates are handled immediately.
Days 3–10 (varies by scope)
We coordinate any required repairs or unit make-ready work using our network of licensed, insured vendors, ensuring the property is in optimal condition before marketing begins.
Day 7 (or upon vacancy)
Vacancy listings go live simultaneously on Zillow, Apartments.com, Trulia, Hotpads, and our own rental search platform. Professional photos, compelling descriptions, and competitive rent pricing are set based on current market analysis.
Ongoing from Day 7
Every applicant undergoes a rigorous screening process: full credit report, eviction history, criminal background check, income verification (typically 3x monthly rent), and prior landlord references. We present the top-qualified candidate for your approval.
Within 1–3 days of approval
We prepare and execute a California-compliant lease agreement, collect the security deposit and first month's rent, conduct a detailed move-in inspection with photos, and provide the resident with all required disclosures and contact information.
Monthly, ongoing
Rent is collected on the 1st of each month via our Appfolio platform. Owner disbursements are processed by the 15th of each month, accompanied by a detailed monthly owner statement showing all income, expenses, and maintenance activity.
Average time from signed agreement to first collected rent:
13–21 days for vacant units. For properties with existing tenants, management transitions are seamless — residents are notified via certified letter and the online portal within 48 hours of signing.
Managing a Los Angeles rental property yourself is possible. But here's what that actually looks like, compared to what we do for you.
You list on Zillow yourself — one platform, limited reach, inconsistent photography
Listed on 5+ platforms simultaneously with professional copy and market-rate pricing. Average 13-day vacancy.
You run your own background check — risk of fair housing violations, unreliable income verification
Full credit, criminal, eviction, income & landlord reference checks. Every applicant, every time.
You chase payments, send notices, manage late fees manually
Automated collection via Appfolio. Late notices handled same-day. Owner disbursement by the 15th.
You field 2am calls, find contractors, get overcharged without volume relationships
24/7 maintenance line. Licensed, insured vendor network at competitive rates. No hidden markups.
You navigate RSO, AB 1482, LAHD, just-cause eviction rules — on your own
Full RSO registration, allowable increase tracking, LAHD inspection management, REAP clearance. Fully current on 2026 regulations.
Spreadsheets, manual bookkeeping, year-end scramble for your accountant
Monthly owner statements + 24/7 Appfolio portal. Clean year-end financials ready for your CPA.
You hire your own attorney, navigate LA's tenant-favorable courts, lose months of rent
We manage the full process: legal notices, court coordination, legal counsel relationships.
You manage contractors directly, risk budget overruns and substandard work
We oversee 5–20 projects monthly. Competitive bids, quality control, on-budget execution. Average 6% income growth for owners who reinvest.
10–20+ hours per month per property — phone calls, site visits, compliance research, accounting
Near zero. A monthly statement and a phone call if something significant arises.
Constant exposure — one compliance mistake, one bad tenant, one missed inspection can cost thousands
Complete protection. We handle it. If a problem arises, you hear about it after it's solved.
Ready to stop managing alone?
Discover what your property could earn with professional management. Call (310) 593-3955 or request a consultation online.
Coordination of all maintenance & repairs utilizing independent,
insured vendors at
competitive rates.
Preparation of units to obtain maximum rent while leveraging advertising to attract qualified residents and then conducting onsite resident screening.
On time collection of rents, process of invoice payments, issuance of legal notices and court appearances as necessary.
All management and administrative matters conducted in a courteous, accountable and problem-solving manner.
Oversee capital improvement and expenditures for reposition and improvement of buildings.
Transparent financial statements, details of all income and expenses and 24 hour owner access to personalized portal of financials.
Aggresive marketing of vacancies on industry platforms such a Zillow, apartments.com, Hotpads and Trulia. Industry leading website for easy navigation and application process.
Utilize industry, leading and mobile-friendly technolgy powered by Appfolio to provide updates to owners in real time.
Available to all
clients for emergency
maintenance issues,
24 hours a day.
Rent control registration and compliance monitoring, LAHD inspections and section 8 acoount administration and compliance.
Power Property Management provides full-service property management across Greater Los Angeles, from the Westside and South Bay to the San Fernando Valley and beyond. Whether your property is in Culver City, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Marina del Rey, or anywhere in between, our local team knows your market.
We are always looking to expand our preferred vendor list to provide premier property management services.
Most property management companies manage what's there. Power Property Management goes further: we actively identify and execute strategic improvements that increase the value of your asset and grow your rental income. It's what we call value-add property management — and it's the reason investors who work with us don't just maintain their properties. They transform them.
Value-add property management combines traditional full-service management with proactive capital improvement oversight. Instead of simply maintaining the status quo, a value-add manager identifies opportunities for strategic upgrades — renovated kitchens, updated bathrooms, improved common areas, new unit amenities, or full building repositioning — that justify higher rents and increase the asset's long-term market value.
In the Los Angeles multifamily market, where the spread between current rents and market rents on improved units can be substantial, a well-executed value-add program is one of the most powerful tools available to a property investor.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Average bottom-line owner income growth (value-add projects) | 6% |
| Value-add projects managed per month across the PPM portfolio | 5–20 |
| Building occupancy improvement example (44-unit, 60 days) | 81% → 95% |
| Delinquency reduction example (same building, 60 days) | 16% → 4.5% |
Kitchen cabinet refacing or full replacementCountertop upgrades (quartz, granite)Bathroom vanity and fixture replacementFlooring (LVP, tile, hardwood restoration)In-unit washer/dryer installationNew appliance packagesFresh paint and lighting upgrades
Exterior paint and landscaping (curb appeal upgrades)Laundry room renovation or coin-to-app conversionLobby and mailroom improvementsParking area resurfacing and stripingHVAC system upgradesRoof and plumbing system replacements (deferred maintenance)Security and access control systemsSee our Capital Improvement page for detailed project case studies — including before-and-after results, timelines, and the rent increases achieved on completed projects.
