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Our main priority is maintaining an honest and trustworthy relationship with our clients as well as our tenants, while giving each and every building that we manage the personal attention and care that they deserve.
If you own an income property of any size, and are looking for someone to take care of your building as if it was their own, please contact us to discuss your needs.
FAQ
Our standard property management fee is between 5 and 6%. This percentage is subject to change based on factors such as location and the number of units in the property. Contact our professional staff for accurate property management cost information and let us take the stress out of owning a building in Santa Monica.
Our fee for vacancy leasing varies by the situation but maybe complementary in some cases. Variables including the location in Santa Monica and the number of units in the property. Speak with Lotus property managers to see if your building qualifies for free vacancy leasing.
Our Santa Monica vacancies are listed on the most popular real estate sites, including Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, and Apartments to maximize your exposure. Your property is also posted on our site and added sent to potential applicants from other properties. We strive to keep your units filled with high-quality tenants.
Our team shows Santa Monica listings in-person or via Facetime so we can be there for any questions or concerns. We never use lockboxes or impersonal methods, so we always get a feel for the tenant and start a successful relationship.
Our knowledgeable, professional property management staff delivers a variety of services to Santa Monica property owners. Lotus West Properties can help you:
Collect rent from tenants
Repair and maintain units
Remodel units as needed
Oversee ADU construction
Maintain property insurance
Upkeep common areas
Pay invoices
Oversee retrofitting
Collect rental deposits
Communicate with vendors
Communicate with tenants
Bookkeeping and leasing responsibilities
Lotus maintains ownership of some of the buildings we rent, but you would never know the difference. We treat every building that we manage with the same respect and priority that we would our own.
Most of the repairs are completed by Lotus’ handymen to reduce our operating costs. When it comes to bigger jobs and permit-related work, we hand the task over to the professionals. We have a set of expert contractors that we call when needed that our team has built long-standing relationships with. These relationships let us get the best deals and priority service!
Lotus West Properties maintains a tight-knit team of about ten people.
The only money that Lotus makes is from the managing and leasing services we provide. We never mark up materials or maintenance services so your operating costs can remain low.
Our bookkeeper utilizes Quickbooks to manage property finances. This allows us to be flexible and effective at bookkeeping for your property.
Some of the reports that we send to our Santa Monica property owners each month are P&L, rent collection, all banking statements, and invoice copies. Our professionals ensure that both sides can easily remain organized for as long as we are managing your Santa Monica property.
Santa Monica tenants can submit their rent payment through a mailed check or by logging into the payment portal on our website. We can also pick up a check at the property if that is more convenient
Lotus West Properties manages just under 500 properties and growing. We are always looking for new opportunities to help property owners provide the best service and keep operating costs minimized.
Our Property management experts are in charge of the success of 34 buildings and counting. Our property management services let us provide renters and owners with a fluid, pleasant experience.
Lotus maintains properties in West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, Venice, Westwood, And Hollywood. Contact our friendly staff and find out if Lotus West Properties manages in your area.
Our typical office hours are 9-5, but we strive to be available all the time for any emergencies.
If you are ever in an emergency, our team will be available. We provide tenants with phone numbers and emails for both the staff and handymen, so there will be someone to help when you need it.
Yes, Lotus West Properties is licensed and insured. We take great care to ensure that everything is by the books and exactly as it should be when managing your property.
Yes, our highly professional staff excels in tough tenant situations so you don’t have to. We welcome the chance to help every tenant until their departure, even if they’re troublesome.
The Lotus team is well versed with current tenant eviction laws and legislation. The owner of Lotus West Properties is on the board of AAGLA (Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles) and always has the most up-to-date information regarding legislation and issues. It might not be in the news yet, but Lotus has the scoop (and maybe on the news talking about it).
