For Property Owners

Rental Property Management for Los Angeles Owners

You own the building. We run it. Single-family, multifamily, commercial — you’ll know it’s handled because you’ll have proof in writing every month.

Most LA property managers are reactive. We’re not.

The default in this industry is: tenant calls about a leak, manager calls a plumber, plumber bills the owner, owner finds out 30 days later in a statement they don’t fully understand.

We do it the opposite way. Before issues turn into emergencies, we’re already on them. Before you wonder how the building’s doing, we’ve already told you. Before your tenant gets frustrated, they have a portal that works.

That’s it. No magic, no proprietary methodology, no AI-driven blockchain disruption. Just a small team that takes the boring stuff seriously.

A flat fee, end-to-end management

Flat-fee management. No leasing markups. No “junk” fees.

The 14-day onboarding

Day 1–3 · We walk the property together

A real Bessa person visits the unit or building (or virtually if you’re out of state). You hand over keys, current leases, vendor list, and access to your existing portal. We start a property file on day one.

Day 4–7 · Audit + transition

We notify your existing manager, audit your current leases for legal compliance and rent control coverage, and identify any deferred maintenance.

Day 8–11 · Tenants notified, portals live

Tenant introduction emails go out. New portal credentials issued. Vendor list rebuilt or kept depending on your preference. Bank account and insurance reverified.

Day 12–14 · First statement preview

First owner statement preview. Manager intro Zoom (15 min). You’re live.

Things owners ask before signing on

How quickly can you fill a vacancy?

LA-wide average for a competitively priced unit in 2026 is 18–24 days. Our 12-month average across our portfolio is 17 days. We list within 48 hours of getting keys, and we’re aggressive about pricing accuracy — overpricing kills more weeks than anything else.

How do you handle rent control / RSO?

We’ve managed RSO-covered buildings for over a decade. Every rent increase, every notice, every termination is checked against current LAHD rules before it goes out. We also flag your covered units in our system so you can’t accidentally do something illegal at a 2 AM email.

What if I want to sell?

We help. We’ve worked with most of the major LA brokerages and have an in-house team for off-market deals. There’s no penalty for terminating management to sell — we just need 30 days notice in writing.

Do you handle evictions?

Yes. We file, attend the unlawful detainer hearing, coordinate with the sheriff for lockouts, and document everything. Eviction costs are passed through at cost. We try hard not to evict — preventative communication is cheaper than court.

Can I talk to my tenants directly?

You can, but most owners prefer not to. Once we’re managing, we’re the single point of contact for tenants. You’re cc’d on lease-level decisions; you don’t need to be cc’d on every clogged garbage disposal.

What’s the minimum building size?

None. We manage single condos and we manage 50-unit buildings. We adjust pricing and staffing accordingly.

Do you manage commercial?

Yes — retail, office, mixed-use, light industrial. Different fee structure (typically a smaller % but higher minimum monthly). We list commercial vacancies on Loopnet and via direct broker outreach.