Castro Valley, CA Property Management

SF Bay Area Property Management Made Lovable

Get year-long Guaranteed Rent
in 21 days.

If it's more than 45, we’ll eat our words, and the placement fee.

Or Call (650) 885-9166

Residents In 21 Days Or Less

Most of our homes are rented in 21 days, if it takes us longer than 45 - placement fee is on us.

Guaranteed Rent Payments On The 1st

Monthly rental payments even if your Residents pay late.

24/7 Care For Your Home

Concierge-level care for your home year round.

Guaranteed Rent

Get guaranteed rent for a year, even if your Residents default, with eviction costs covered. We treat Belong Residents exceptionally well, helping them stay longer and care for your home.

Residents you’ll love, in 21 days or less.

Once your home listed you’ll have residents in 21 days or less. Our unique combination of cutting-edge technology and human touch uses true market data and real-time interest from potential residents to maximize listing prices.

Get Residents

We take care of everything, so you don't have to.

Your dedicated Concierge works with a team to offer 24/7 support, so you, your home, and your Residents are always taken care of.

Castro Valley deserves better than old-school property managers.

Castro Valley boasts a mix of suburban and rural landscapes with stunning views of the East Bay hills. Notable locations include Lake Chabot Regional Park, the Castro Valley Community Center, and the Castro Village Shopping Center. The architecture ranges from mid-century modern homes to contemporary designs. Belong is proud to offer our long-term residential rental experience to Castro Valley.

Demographics

66,324

Population

$124,203/ yr

Median Household Income

54.5%

Percent Married

Rental Stats

27.6%

% Homes Rented

$867,504

Median Home Value

35.3 mins

Median Commute Time

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

No more landlords. No more tenants.

Just happy Castro Valley Homeowners and Residents.

4.7 Stars

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Google

Sam G.

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Homeowner

Jun 2020

Really love the mission Belong has set out to do. They have a wonderful team of people that are always there to be of help. While everyone there is super helpful and friendly, I worked closely with David. He’s been helping me from the start and even provided my family with storing, hauling, and moving options as we are looking to make the move to the eat coast. We’re sad to leave our Mid-Wilshire home of 10 years but excited that we found the right partner to make sure we have quality residents and the home is kept in great shape. They have taken care of everything from finding the resident to maintaining the home, which really has taken all my worry out. My only regret is that I didn’t buy another home for them to manage!

Yinnt V.

Verified Review

Stockton Resident

Jun 2023

By far the best property management! The team always made sure to have responded to any immediate attention! They are available via phone, email, & text!! An automated payment through their app right on your phone! What more can you ask for! I’ve had a few concerns in regards to the house but they get right on it! Communication 5 STARS! I would definitely give more stars if it was unlimited! In the beginning Thomas was my manager, he was awesome! And then now my current manager is Brooke Silverstre, and she is even MORE awesome! She’s always punctual, fun, easy going and so on and so on! I could list more things about her. I am happy, satisfied, and content. I couldn’t ask for more. They go beyond my needs.

Justin C.

Verified Review

San Francisco Homeowner

Feb 2023

I'm on the board of a homeowner's association, and one of our owners contracted with Belong to manage the rental of their unit. Belong's staff promptly contacted the HOA to obtain copies of governing documents, and asked if there were any rules to be aware of, demonstrating that they know what they're doing, and care about compliance with the community's governing documents. Not only but I know they actually reviewed the documents, because they had a question about the number of pets permissible, because our rule was kind of vague. So good for them for being proactive in addressing potential problems before they become one.

Paulo M.

Verified Review

San Leandro Resident

Apr 2023

Two months in and things have been quite smooth. I've appreciated how prompt my concierge (Breanna) has been answering questions or dealing with issues and even though I've faced a bug here and there the app has been very simple to use for repair request, paying rent, etc

Carl R.

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Homeowner

Dec 2018

David and the team at Belong take great care of my house. What I like the most about the interactions with them is that they keep their word: if they say something, you know it's going to happen. Oh, and they show up on time! So unusual when dealing with service professionals. Highly appreciated.

Dannielle M.

Verified Review

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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Pricing aligned with you.

No hidden fees. Just great service.

Belong

Property Managers

Guaranteed Rent Payments

INCLUDED

UNAVAILABLE

Your Home Rented In 21 Days or Less

INCLUDED

UNAVAILABLE

30k+ Pros In Network

INCLUDED

UNAVAILABLE

Manage Everything From Your Phone

INCLUDED

UNAVAILABLE

Unique 360º Wealth Insights

INCLUDED

UNAVAILABLE

Management Fee (% of Rent)

6-10%

Placement Fee (1st Month's Rent)

100%

Management Fee (During Vacancy)

0%

6-10%

After-Hours & Holidays (% of Market Rates)

+0%

+25%

Initial Setup Fee

FREE

$500

280 Point Home Inspection

FREE

$150

Initial Setup Fee

FREE

$500

Data Driven Pricing Analysis Fee

FREE

$100

Photoshoots

FREE

$500

3D & Virtual Tours

FREE

$1K

Advertising Fee

FREE

$150

Eviction Fee

FREE

$5-8k

Move-In/Out Fees

FREE

$250

Lease Renewal Fee

FREE

$200

Commitment To Sell

NO

OFTEN

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

Belong Homes Near Castro Valley

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2 bed•2 bath•1,349 ft2

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3 bed•3 bath•1,710 ft2

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2 bed•3.5 bath•1,567 ft2

329 Fuller Street, Redwood City

5 bed•3 bath•2,814 ft2

32575 Point Lobos Court, Union City

3 bed•2 bath•1,582 ft2

3236 Rocky Water Lane, San Jose

1 bed•1 bath•697 ft2

1075 Market Street #309, San Francisco

3 bed•2 bath•1,417 ft2

1554 8th Street, Oakland

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1423 Broadway #1004

Oakland, CA 94612

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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 $59.90 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 $59.90 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).