Kern City, CA Property Management

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Why Choose Belong Over Property Management?

Earn more. Stress less.

1

Guaranteed Rental Payments
Get paid on time, every time.
With Guaranteed Rent, you get paid on the first, even if your residents are late on rent.

2

Financial Alignment
We partner with you to maximize long-term gains.
We don’t make money if you aren’t first, starting with a full wealth analysis of your home to understand long-term gains and monthly cash flow.

3

24/7 Emergency Support
No more phone tag. We are here for you.
To care for you and your home, your dedicated Member Success Lead works with a team to offer 24/7 support.

Kern City deserves better than old-school property managers.

Kern City is a well-established neighborhood in Bakersfield, California, filled with mid-century modern homes and apartment complexes. The neighborhood is known for its wide, tree-lined streets and close proximity to shopping centers, parks, and restaurants. Kern City is home to the Kern City Golf Course, which is a popular destination for golf enthusiasts. Belong is proud to offer our long-term residential rental experience to Kern City.

Demographics

62,804

Population

$54,572/ yr

Median Household Income

41.1%

Percent Married

Rental Stats

52.2%

% Homes Rented

$226,098

Median Home Value

33

Walk Score

Walk Score®

30

Transit Score

Transit Score®

Get a feel for the guaranteed rent you’ll earn...

No more landlords. No more tenants.

Just happy Bakersfield Homeowners and Residents.

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John P.

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Los Angeles Homeowner

Jun 2022

Belong in a diamond in the rough, from the moment of initial contact they have been ahead of the ball, follow-through in a way that I have never seen and really create a top notch service experience that exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to get started with them and would recommend anyone looking for property management services to check them out. So different from anything I'm used to and I'm so relieved to have found them.

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Los Angeles Resident

Apr 2020

Belong helped me find the most amazing apartment for me and my roommates! We contacted so many property managers, and none of them were as professional and helpful as Belong was. We got so lucky to find this 5-star company. I already recommended them to all my family and friends.

Dannielle M.

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San Francisco Resident

Jun 2022

I was very satisfied with my viewing of the property and impressed with the inside of the rental as well. The property manager was pleasant and informative.

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San Diego Resident

Jun 2022

Working with Belong Homes’ Phoebe Little, has been an excellent experience. She is a highly dedicated employee, who strives to represent her employer and customers, well! The occasion of trying to rent property is generally very stressful, though working with a Phoebe made this process nearly seamless! Employees like Phoebe help make Belong Homes a leader in property management. Thank you, Phoebe!

Flora F.

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San Francisco Homeowner

Apr 2023

I am so glad I moved from my old property manager to Belong. Belong's guaranteed rent is my favorite since I don't have to worry about rent collection.

Holley K.

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Redmond Resident

Jun 2022

Belong is by far the best property management company I've worked with as a renter. Our personal concierge, Scott, has been so attentive, friendly, supportive, and responsive. He makes us feel valued and heard whenever we've had issues with our home. Belong, as a company, has also had my back when there have been issues. Bravo and thank you!

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No gimmicks. Just great service.

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Guaranteed Rent & Eviction Protection

Up To 3 Months Of Rent Included

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Guaranteed Time To Rent

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30k+ Maintenance Pros In Network

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Best-In-Class Mobile App

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Unique 360 Wealth Insights

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24/7 & Emergency Support

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Management Fee

8‑12% Of Rent

Placement Fee

100% Of 1st Month’s Rent

Lease Renewal Fee

$200‑1k

Initial Setup

FREE

$200‑500

280 Point Home Inspection

FREE

$150

Data-Driven Pricing Analysis

FREE

$100

Professional Photo Shoots

FREE

$150‑500

3D & Virtual Tours

FREE

$250‑400

Premium Advertising

FREE

$100‑200

Move Coordination

FREE

$100‑200

Tax Document Preparation

FREE

$50‑150

Early Termination Fee

NONE

1 Month Of Rent

Vacancy Fee

NONE

$25‑100/

Month

Legal Compliance Fee

NONE

$50‑150/

Year

Accounting / Administrative Fee

NONE

$10‑50/

Month

Insurance Claim Coordination Fee

NONE

$100‑300/

Claim

Plus, all maintenance expenses, management and placement fees are tax deductible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Belong offers a one-stop-shop for all your home management needs including:
• Preparing your home for future residents by conducting an inspection and addressing maintenance and repairs.
• Marketing and showcasing your home with professional photography, 3-D virtual walkthroughs, open houses, and self-serve tours. What sets us apart is that we offer these tours at no extra cost to homeowners. This flexibility ensures that we reach a wider pool of potential residents, making the process efficient and hassle-free.
• Distributing the listing on 26 websites including Zillow, Apartments.com, Craigslist, Trulia, Zumper and Hotpads. Additionally, we list the home in its best light on our website that receives tens of thousands of visitors a month - a true competitive advantage.
• Screening and placing residents through our thorough vetting and background check process. We are so confident in our qualification process that we guarantee your rental payments whether or not a resident pays us.
• Managing the resident relationship, including rent collection, home visits, and fostering community connections. - you will not need to worry about dealing with Residents directly. Our Member Service Team will ensure both you and your Resident have everything needed.
• Providing long-term care and handling maintenance, including 24/7 emergency service.
• Access to our industry-leading products and services such as the mobile app so you can manage your home from the convenience of your phone, cash flow management products such as Split It to finance any major fees or maintenance expenses, all-in-one insurance, etc.
The moment you become a Belong Homeowner, we get right to work. We'll send an inspector to your home, and put a plan in place. We'll provide you with a full inspection report and market pricing analysis, to ensure your home gets loved ASAP.
Our mission is to find someone who will love your home as much as you do, so we don’t cut corners. Belong's resident vetting process is thorough and designed to provide homeowners with peace of mind. We conduct comprehensive background and credit checks, employment verification, reference checks, and personal interviews with our highly-trained resident specialists to ensure the reliability and financial stability of potential residents. Our approach is backed by advanced screening technology, allowing us to carefully select residents who are a great fit for your property. This sets us apart from competitors by prioritizing the safety and security of your investment.
We are so confident in our qualification process that we guarantee your rental payments whether or not a resident pays us.
The short answer is no, all Belong Homes come unfurnished. And we don't recommend trying to do that on your own either! While you probably have great taste, in general, furnished homes rent for way less than unfurnished homes, and lead to negative experiences down the road if something gets damaged.
Belong specializes in managing residential rental homes, including apartments (condos), single-family homes, and multi-family homes. Whether you currently have residents or your home is vacant, we handle it all seamlessly, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you and your residents.
Say goodbye to the ongoing power struggle between you and your Homeowner. No more drama, no more nightmare stories. Our relationship with you is just as important as our relationship with the Homeowner; no more feeling like a second-class citizen.
Belong is here not just to help you find your dream home, in your dream neighborhood; we are here to get you out of the broken rental system and help foster a connection with the people and places that give your new neighborhood its unique character.
We don’t stop there: alongside our Member Service Team, you can access your Belong account online or in the app at anytime. There, you’ll be able to view rent payments and documents, and request maintenance work. Say goodbye to playing phone tag, missing maintenance requests, and absentee property management.
As long as you’re living in a Belong home (or own one, for that matter), you can take advantage of everything a Belong Membership has to offer. During that time, you’ll accumulate Karma, giving you even greater access and benefits.
Looking to move? Take advantage of early access to listings and instant approvals, without the need for application fees. You’re in!
As a Belong Member, you will only be responsible for your $61.99 application fee which covers the cost of your background and credit check. And don’t worry about paying repeated fees for different homes, this covers you for all home applications for 60 days.
Once you are placed in a Belong Home and are in residence for a year, you will not need to pay for additional applications in the future; Belong has your back.
Right away! You do not need to complete an application before scheduling a tour with a Resident Onboarding Specialist. On the home listing page, you will be able to select your preferred viewing time. You may view the home with us or on your own with our self-tour feature.
Don’t see a date and time that works for you? Speak with a member of our team to find a time that works on your schedule.
In a hurry or don’t want to waste time viewing homes that aren’t a fit? Each of our listings includes a full gallery of high-resolution photos, a virtual 3D-walkthrough, and street-views so you can scope out the surroundings of your potential new home.
Apply on our website, directly on the listing page of your desired home. You will need your bank account credentials or income verification documents, a valid form of ID, contact info for your most recent landlord, and you will need to pay the $61.99 application fee. The application fee covers the cost for you background and credit check.
Interested in applying for multiple homes? Just click apply on each page and you will have the option to use an application you already complete or start a new application. You can apply for an unlimited number of homes only but will need to pay the application fee once (within a 60-day period).

We proudly serve these neighborhoods.

So they’ll never need an old-school property manager.