For Property Owners

Property Management Services

Real Estate is a Valuable Asset. Protect it with Professional Property Management.

55+ Years in North County 3rd Generation Family-Owned DRE 00419926 CA Licensed

Why Golden Key

Benefits of working with Golden Key Properties

Personal service, deep local expertise, and a small team that does what it says.

  • Personal service — we physically answer the phone when you call, not a machine.
  • Compliance with rental industry legislation and regulations.
  • Knowledge of prevailing rental rates in the area.
  • 24/7 maintenance issues handled for you.
  • Services provided by independent contractors at volume discounts.
  • Secured, reliable financial records for your rental property/properties.
  • Contract advertising rates.
  • Military, Police & Fire owner special — ask us for details.

For inquiries about our property management services, give us a call at (760) 729-1777.

How We Work With You

Two ways to work with us

Choose ongoing full-service property management, or one-time tenant placement if you’d rather manage yourself.

Tier 01 · Most Popular

Full-Service Property Management

End-to-end management. We handle everything from finding tenants to collecting rent to coordinating repairs.

  • Thorough research to find accurate, current rental rates in the area.
  • Free advertising for your rental property: yard sign, printed rental list, Zillow, Trulia, and our website.
  • Personal property showings by an Agent or Leasing Consultant certified in Fair Housing Fundamentals.
  • Thorough credit, criminal, employment & rental history screening of potential tenants. We personally call current and previous landlords and employers — we do not outsource this.
  • Rental and lease agreement preparation.
  • Collection of secured monies for first-month’s rent and security deposit.
  • Comprehensive Move-In and Move-Out inspections including photo documentation.
  • Annual inspections to ensure your home is adequately maintained, with no deferred maintenance.
  • No-cost lease renewals and Notice service.
  • Monthly rent collection; payment of bills (HOA dues, insurance, gardener, etc.).
  • Monthly and annual statements to track income and expenses.
  • Free direct deposit.
  • Prompt attention to service and maintenance requests — 24/7 maintenance supervision and coordination.

Tier 02

One-Time Tenant Placement

We find and screen the tenant, you take it from there. Best for owners who want to self-manage but need help with leasing.

  • Thorough research to find accurate, current rental rates in the area.
  • Free advertising for your rental property: yard sign, printed rental list, Zillow, Trulia, and our website.
  • Personal property showings by an Agent or Leasing Consultant certified in Fair Housing Fundamentals.
  • Thorough credit, criminal, employment & rental history screening. We personally call current and previous landlords and employers — we do not outsource this.
  • Rental and lease agreement preparation.
  • Collection of secured monies for first-month’s rent and security deposit.
  • Optional comprehensive Move-In Inspection with photo documentation on a flash drive (additional fee).
  • No-cost guidance and advice during the tenancy if an issue arises.

Our services pay for themselves

When you weigh all the advantages, you’ll likely find that our fees pay for themselves — and they’re fully tax-deductible. Our rates are competitive, and we’ll be happy to discuss them with you.

Beyond Management

Home renovation & remodel projects

In addition to property management and leasing, we coordinate and supervise rental property renovations — from kitchen and bath updates to full remodels. We use vetted contractors, document the work, and hand back a ready-to-rent property.

Golden Key Properties is a Certified Lead-Safe Firm

EPA Certified Lead-Safe Firm

Golden Key Properties is certified by the EPA as a Lead-Safe Firm. We follow lead-safe work practices on properties built before 1978 to keep tenants and owners protected during renovation work.

Ready When You Are

Let’s protect your investment

Get a free, no-obligation rental analysis. We’ll tell you what your property should be earning and how we’d manage it.