Mission City Property Management

Experiencia fantástica: Paul is great! Super grounded, clear communicator, and kind local guy. Was very helpful in us finding the right home

Experiencia fantástica: Definitely one of the better companies to rent from in SB. They were very responsive when we had plumbing issues, and they were fair and reasonable with the deposit. I would rent from them again.

Experiencia fantástica: My agent Diana made it really easy to view the property. She was responsive and helpful. Great for me as hunting for a home is not easy.

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Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I selected Mission City Property Management for the recent rental of our property. Paul has been an incredible resource and support through our initial inquiry to assess the market rent, preparation of our property for listing, identifying and onboarding a tenant, and monthly management of our property. Paul worked to understand our priorities and goals as investment property owners. He has been attentive and responsive throughout the process. The online owner portal makes monitoring and managing our property much easier. Paul is highly knowledgeable about real estate, property management, and applicable laws. We highly trust and recommend Mission City.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul and his team have built one of the most professional and diligent property management firms in Santa Barbara. Their hands on approach and attention to detail provides owners the confidence that their property is performing above market in all relevant categories. The biggest differentiation that I have seen from working with MCPM is their proactive approach to every aspect of property management. In residential management an owner cannot afford to be reactive. Strong ongoing communication with Tenants makes their approach most effective and has minimized any downstream issues or concerns. I would not hesitate in securing the services of Mission City for your real estate property management needs. Confidence = Peace of Mind.

Experiencia fantástica: We've had a genuinely great experience working with Mission City Property Management, and a lot of that comes down to Paul. From the very beginning, he's been communicative, approachable, and incredibly easy to get ahold of. We never feel like we're chasing anyone down for answers. As a homeowner, peace of mind is everything — and Mission City delivers that. Knowing our property is in good hands makes all the difference. We'd recommend them without hesitation.

Experiencia fantástica: We had a great experience working with Mission City Property Management, specifically Paul. When we were preparing to rent out our home, he was incredibly helpful in guiding us through what needed to be done to get the property market-ready. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and gave practical, honest advice that made the process feel much more manageable. Although we ultimately decided to sell the house instead of renting it out, we were very impressed with the level of professionalism and support we received. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul and the Mission City team to anyone considering property management services.

Experiencia fantástica: We have known Paul Knight for over 8 years and he has been our most trusted property manager. He has maintained a great relationship with our tenants and with us. His judgement on how to keep our properties in tip top condition is on target. He has contacts who are experts in how to do repairs and maintenance. Because of Paul, we have no worries that our property is taken care of excellently and professionally. We highly recommend Paul Knight to be your property manager.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul Knight is an exceptional property manager, and he stepped in immediately to handle a difficult situation I had with my 7-unit property. Paul stepped in with professionalism, composure, and a clear sense of direction. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a calm and steady approach, which immediately brought a sense of reassurance during what had become a highly stressful experience. The circumstances involved tenants who were unwilling to vacate the premises despite significant damage to the building. Paul handled these interactions with remarkable tact and firmness, ensuring that all communication remained respectful while still moving the situation forward. His ability to navigate both the legal and interpersonal aspects of the situation was truly impressive. What stood out most was his reliability and level-headedness. He consistently followed through, kept me informed, and approached each challenge with practical solutions. In a time when I felt overwhelmed and unsupported, Paul was, quite honestly, a lifesaver. I am extremely grateful for his expertise, professionalism, and dedication. I would highly recommend Paul Knight to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and dependable property manager, especially in complex or high-pressure situations.

Experiencia fantástica: Have referred multiple clients to Paul and his team. Very organized and professional company in an evolving business industry. Highly recommend this management company for property owners.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul was a lot of help. I needed flooring installed at my house and he connected me with a vendor (the guy knows everyone), got me a discount, and now the flooring looks great. Would recommend Mission City Prop Management (Paul) for future projects.

Experiencia fantástica: Our team has had a great experience working with Paul and confidently refer him to our clients. He’s professional, communicative, and takes excellent care of the properties he manages. It’s clear he takes pride in his work and looks out for the best interests of property owners. We appreciate having a reliable property manager we can recommend to clients who want their investment handled with care and attention.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul and his team are incredible. Knowledgeable, genuine and a true class act for the property management industry. You won’t be in better hands.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul Knight and his team are exceptional in property management. He stays on top of every law change what’s coming, what’s just happened and ensures we and our clients are always well-informed. We trust him completely with our clients, knowing he has a deep understanding of their rights as landlords and always acts with professionalism and care.

Experiencia negativa: Meh. Solid one star for sure.

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Paul has been a great experience. He’s attentive, passionate, easy to communicate with, and always looks out for his clients’ best interests. I’m grateful for the partnership and highly recommend his company.

Experiencia negativa: The most dishonest, disorganized, and non communicative management agencies I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. Use any other in town and save yourself the stress.

Experiencia fantástica: We have had an excellent experience with Paul. Very professional and knowledgeable. He has helped us through some tough times with maintenance and construction issues.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul gave me very helpful advice about finding a short term rental in Santa Barbara while I sell my home and look for a replacement property. He was very helpful.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul has been extremely helpful and responsive to our family’s need for tenant placement and property management needs. His knowledge, patience and empathic approach was much appreciated. I highly recommend his services. Thank you so much Paul!

Experiencia fantástica: H stumbled across Paul Knight's video blogs on Instagram. He discusses a timely subject in the CA and SB property owner rental market all while driving his car. They're very informative and clever. Paul is the broker/owner of Mission City Property Management. These vlogs prompted me to consult with Paul. He knows his stuff and was very friendly and helpful to me as I weigh the options of putting a home I own on the rental market.. In addition, Paul has in-depth blogs on his website that go into greater detail. I highly recommend Paul and Mission City Property Management! Thank you Paul!

Experiencia fantástica: I am very impressed with the service and professionalism of Diana and Paul. From the initial posting to the tour video and tour and then on to the process of renting the unit, everything went smoothly, easily, and clearly. They were responsive and very helpful: true pros! Highly recommend Mission City Management!

Experiencia fantástica: Shout out to Adriana, and Manny with Primowho took the time to get hot water in my new rental, for the first time in two months… actually feeling hot water is a huge deal when I’ve been in the unit without it Standing ovation toprofessionalism, and teamwork and willingness to address the plumbing issues

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Paul Knight was such a great experience! He made the entire rental process smooth, quick, and completely hassle-free. Paul was very kind, professional, and attentive throughout, which really put me at ease. I especially appreciated the easy, self-guided touring option—it allowed me to view the property at my own pace and make sure it had all the features I needed. Everything from start to finish was efficient and stress-free. It was truly a pleasure, and I highly recommend Paul Knight and mission city property management for anyone looking for a home.

Experiencia fantástica: Diana and Paul were great interacting with us, assisting with the tour, and being attentive to our calls and questions. Amazing first impression and we look forward to partnering with you.

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Paul and the Mission City Property Management group has been by far the best experience I've had renting. Paul is very thorough, responsive, and clearly cares for the tenants. I had some issues upon move in with a leak, it was fixed right away. The leak lead to mold, which was remedied asap. No arguments, no waits, just fixed issues. I would recommend anyone leasing from them. I truly wish I could bring this management company with me everywhere I go.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul at Mission City Property Management is impressive. His proactive approach and dedication have been consistently noted with working with Paul for almost two decades. Beyond just managing the property, Paul demonstrates strong accounting skills. For example, Paul provided valuable guidance and support navigating unexpected financial challenges, including optimizing expenses through meticulous tracking and analysis of income and expenditures. He ensures that the properties are well-maintained and tenants are happy and simultaneously provide transparent and insightful financial reporting that allows for informed decision-making. Mission City Property Management’s professionalism and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the investment, both operationally and financially, are truly appreciated. Thank you Paul!

Experiencia fantástica: Paul was extremely kind and clarified all my questions promptly

Experiencia fantástica: Paul was very generous with his time and experience in helping us update our rental property documents for overall accuracy and compliance. We had some new things that needed to get into place and Paul took his time to review our situation and make his recommendations for best ways to proceed. This included his recommendation and details for professionally managing our property should we find that to be the best solution. His communications and straight forward professional process and demeanor were great and gave us the confidence to commit to using his services when the time comes to hand over the duties!

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Paul has been a true asset to both me and my clients. It’s not always easy to find a property manager who is responsive, reliable, and genuinely invested client care. He consistently delivers exceptional service. I never hesitate to recommend him to clients who need a professional they can trust to manage their investment with integrity and efficiency. Bonus, he assists me with rental values for investors that need property pro-formas.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul was great! He went above and beyond for us.

Experiencia fantástica: Mission city was very professional to deal with. Diana was great & answered all of our questions. They put time into marketing the property through virtual tours & video walk through so it made the screening process easy before even seeing the property we ultimately leased. 10/10 recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: I could not ask for a better experience. I was browsing on a Saturday morning different complexes to potentially move into. Miraculously I stumbled upon a property advertised by Mission City. I decided to take my chances by sending a message via email showing I am interested. I thought to myself there is no way I would get a response in a reasonable time. Boy was I wrong. I received response emails within hours on a Saturday (aka a non working day). I was able to get all questions answered, a unit tour, and move in all in the span of a month. If you want a smooth transition to your new place, Mission City is who you want as a representative. Thank you to Diana and Paul!

Experiencia fantástica: We had a very fine outing with Paul and Mission City on our recent house rental. Thoughtful, efficient and courteous at every way. My partner, Anne, and I would recommend them heartily.

Experiencia fantástica: Diana and Paul are fantastic and extremely professional. Thanks so much for helping us settle in!

Experiencia fantástica: As a realtor, I often need reliable property managers to refer my clients to, and Paul is my go-to. I’ve referred multiple clients to him, and each time, I’ve received nothing but positive feedback. My clients consistently mention how impressed they are with Paul’s professionalism and quick response. If you’re looking for a property manager you can trust to deliver excellent service and results, I highly recommend Paul!

Experiencia fantástica: Diana made the whole process of applying, touring and getting things set up in my new home quick and painless. She was totally available and responsive even on evenings and weekends. She is friendly and courteous. Mission City is super professional, and I appreciated their thorough vetting process even as a renter because I knew that I was working with a responsible company who is going to be attentive if I ever needed something.

Experiencia fantástica: Yes Paul is very attentive, professional, understanding and very helpful about our need trough out the process finding us this beautiful rental condo we now just moved into In beautiful carpinteria . He kept his promise and said as soon we get all the documents sign we will get the condo . We got the key as promise and on time with a smooth transaction . And here we are in our beautiful place and can't ask for anything more . Thank you so much mr Paul appreciate you and God bless you . If you are looking for a rental management company Paul is the best and definitely will refer any home owner is looking to rent their home. Paul is the best . Diana Porter .

Experiencia fantástica: I have had a great experience working with Paul and Diana from Mission City. Diana is very kind and always super responsive. She made touring the properties and getting my questions answered so easy! And Paul was great to work with as well. He has been very helpful and informative throughout the entire process. Great communication and quick to get things done. Appreciate it!

Experiencia fantástica: Diana was a huge help in our search for a new apartment. She was professional, transparent, and communicative with me about the application and decision process. She was quick to answer any of my questions, followed through with what she said, and honestly made the search for our new home enjoyable. I would 100% work with Diana and Mission City Property Management again.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul from Mission City worked tirelessly to renovate my home. We are now able to rent it for much more than we could before the renovation. He kept me informed daily and presented me with several options before deciding on a vendor. Mission City owner portal is also very intuitive and easy to navigate. I’m very grateful to Paul and Mission City for their work and look forward to partnering with them in the future.

Experiencia fantástica: Diana was friendly and communicative, making for an easy touring experience of a couple of their properties! She followed up and answered all of my questions promptly.

Experiencia fantástica: Great service very professional reasonable and accommodating thank you

Experiencia fantástica: Mission City is a top notch outfit. I was referred to them by my mortgage advisor as I sought to rent my home and was impressed by the entire operation. Paul was honest, knowledgeable, reliable and always accessible. Can not recommend them enough for all of your property needs.

Experiencia fantástica: We had the best experience working with Paul and leasing a unit though Mission City Property Management. Searching for a rental in Santa Barbara can be challenging but he was very knowledgeable and helpful through entire process. He was also very responsive and quickly addresses all of our questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Paul and MCPM for your property management needs.

Experiencia fantástica: I would highly recommend Paul and Mission City Property Management! He used to work with my wife and is highly experienced and professional when it comes to property management. I reached out to him and he responded immediately and set up a meeting the following day. Very responsive which is what you want in a property manager.

Experiencia fantástica: Our family recently had the pleasure of hiring Paul Knight from Mission City PM as the project manager for the prep and sale of our family home and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results! From start to finish, Paul was highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, ensuring every aspect of the process was handled smoothly.  He coordinated everything from staging and repairs to managing timelines and contractors – with incredible efficiency. His communication was top notch, keeping us informed and stress-free throughout the entire journey. Thanks to Paul’s expertise and local knowledge, we were well prepped for sale, and we were able to sell quickly and at a great price. I highly recommend Paul to anyone needing a skilled project manager for anything home related - whether it be sale or rental. Frankly, we were so impressed by Paul, that if we had decided not to sell, we would have retained Paul for his property management services.  All this to say we happily and emphatically recommend Mission City PM to all our friends.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul did an amazing job of renting my client's property. My client was so happy with Paul's quick communication and the monthly rate he received for her Carpinteria rental property. Thank you again for making my client happy and taking such good care of her.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul is kind, flexible, and very into the latest tech! We had an excellent experience renting a home in Santa Barbara from his company.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul Knight is the BEST PROPERTY MANAGER in Santa Barbara! I feel so privileged to receive his help for rental properties. He is super knowledgeable, professional, friendly, kind with his time to all his clients. The most outstanding traits about Paul are: honesty and integrity. He is the most trustworthy property manager I have ever encountered and worked with.

Experiencia fantástica: Super quick response to issue

Experiencia fantástica: Paul has provided the most genuine management from the start as he has integrated a touring process that makes you feel welcome and peaceful. He makes the entire process of leasing a home simple, finding the best approach for you and your loved ones. Making sure all your values are met and you are happy, Paul has continually displayed hard work and dedication. I am so grateful to say that I can have such a great relationship with my PROPERTY MANAGER, built with trust and communication! He goes above and beyond our needs. We are very thankful that he maintains his responsiveness, kindness, and communication through all of stress and procedures. I am so grateful to finally transition to a management group that truly cares about what I what me and my loved ones desire in our home. We appreciate that Mission bought on Paul as well, he is a great part of the team and he has been nothing but kind and supportive. This management finds ways to make the living environment realistic to living habits rather which shows that they value your wellbeing and building of an interpersonal relationship.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul has been so helpful and accommodating during our leasing process. He helped us get everything we need and more. Couldn't have asked for a better property manager.

Experiencia fantástica: I worked with Paul, who was great with customer service, timeliness, and responsiveness. Very dependable, would look forward to working with them again!

Experiencia fantástica: Paul is great guy to talk to about renting a place in Santa Barbara/Goleta. I had a lot of questions, and he was very understanding and answered my questions with respect. I would first talk to Paul if you interested in renting or buying a place in SB!

Experiencia fantástica: Best property management company in Santa Barbara! Paul is super professional and knowledgeable about rentals.

Experiencia fantástica: Mission City Property Management company stands out for its exceptional service and unwavering commitment to excellence. Their professionalism, and dedication are evident in their proactive approach to property management. Their attention to detail has caught issues in our property that could have become very costly to us. Instead, with transparent communication, they have always kept us informed and each situation has been handled promptly and seamlessly. I would highly recommend their services for anyone seeking a trustworthy and top-notch property management solution. We are so happy we decided to go with Mission City!

Experiencia fantástica: Paul has been outstanding trying to help us find a new home. He has not only showed us some beautiful properties but continues to update us with new listing based on our personal needs to help us land our dream home. Highly recommend working with him!

Experiencia fantástica: Paul was very professional and accommodated my changing schedule throughout the process. I moved from out of state and I was worried that aspect would hinder things. That was not the case. Paul made things simple and straightforward which I appreciated. I would recommend this company to anyone in need of property management services.

Experiencia fantástica: When I needed to find housing in a hurry Paul gave me some great tips to connect with local landlords and I was able to secure a great spot to call home. I’d recommend reaching out to him for any housing or property management needs!

Experiencia fantástica: I have work with Paul at Mission city property management for several years now. I started working with him while he was previously managing at several other property management companies. He is thorough and easy to work with. He makes it a pleasure to do business business with him. I would suggest looking into Mission City property management if you are looking for a property manager. Chris Lee New Standard Construction

Experiencia fantástica: We had many questions regarding renting in Santa Barbara area. Paul Knight could not have been nicer or more professional in listening to us and giving us much needed advice. He also was wonderful to recommend alternatives for anything his company did not handle. We were very thankful for his time and effort on our behalf!

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve had a great experience with this property management so far! I recently broke my stove and management was super helpful and quick at getting it repaired. Our renters insurance also covered the entire cost which was so helpful! Overall great communication on their end!

Experiencia fantástica: Paul's the man! He cares deeply about his clients as well as his vendors! Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: We have been working with Paul for over a decade now. To long to count. He has always impressed us because he takes such good care of his clients properties. I have had a lot of personal and professional experience with property managers throughout Southern California, and I have a lot of stories from my own mother, who was a realtor and a landlord. I can tell you, Paul Is at the top of the list in reliability and knowledge. He knows what it takes to rent your property and keep it rented. He treats it like it was his own. If your shopping around, do yourself a favor and make sure you interview him before you make a decision.

Experiencia fantástica: Paul is on top of his game and does an excellent job taking care of clients. Couldn't be happier to work with him.

Experiencia fantástica: I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Paul and Mission City Property Management on numerous occasions. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to create an exceptional client experience are truly impressive. Paul's expertise in the rental market, combined with his problem-solving skills, have been invaluable in facilitating successful tenant transitions and ensuring smooth property management for our clients. I highly recommend Paul and Mission City Property Management for anyone seeking a reliable and trustworthy partner in the property management industry.

Experiencia fantástica: We have worked with Paul for many years. He is so knowledgeable and experienced and really cares about the tenants and owners. I highly recommend Paul, he is the best!

Experiencia fantástica: Above and beyond service. Highly recommended.