Ventura Property Management

Ojai 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 (805) 232-7921

Residents In 21 Days Or Less

Most of our homes get rented in 21 days. If it takes us longer than 45, the 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 is 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.

Ojai deserves better than old-school property managers.

Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Topatopa Mountains, the city of Ojai boasts a unique blend of Spanish and Mediterranean architecture, with many buildings featuring red tile roofs and white stucco walls. The downtown area is home to many local businesses and art galleries, while the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa offers luxurious accommodations and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Notable landmarks include the Libbey Bowl, a historic outdoor amphitheater, and the iconic Bart's Books, an outdoor bookstore that has been a beloved community gathering spot for decades. Belong is proud to offer our long-term residential rental experience to Ojai.

Demographics

7,640

Population

$71,700/ yr

Median Household Income

37.7%

Percent Married

Rental Stats

43.8%

% Homes Rented

$743,134

Median Home Value

26.3 mins

Median Commute Time

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

No more landlords. No more tenants.

Just happy Ojai Homeowners and Residents.

4.7 Stars

on

Google

Jordan E.

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Homeowner

Jun 2019

I've really enjoyed working with Ale, O, David and the rest of the member experience team as we've worked to find a great tenant and management our home. If you're looking for an awesome, down to earth property manager that actually cares about you and the people who rent from you, look no further. Two thumbs way up!

Cecelia R.

Verified Review

Los Angeles Resident

Feb 2023

I love belong . I haven’t actually rented with them yet only viewed places but I love how their team works together so diligently to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable . I’ve never experienced a property management with great customer service like this . Please keep up the great work . Vanessa and Dustin my tour guides were amazing .

Brian H.

Verified Review

Seattle Homeowner

Dec 2022

Belong is the best property management company we have ever worked with. We honestly probably would not have kept our home as an investment property if their perfect solution did not exist. I literally keep the mobile app on my Home Screen because I like knowing we have the passive income on auto pilot from them.

Ben R.

Verified Review

Palo Alto Homeowner

Dec 2018

Finally. I’ve gone through too many property managers to finally get to Belong. I don’t think it’s that tough to be professional in this line of work but my experience told me otherwise. Belong did a great job finding a tenant, and taking care of my home overall. I’m a big fan and look forward to giving them my next house to manage if I continue to buy in the Bay Area.

Todd M.

Verified Review

San Diego Homeowner

Nov 2022

Every thing I was hoping for in professional property management company. Plus the nice friendly service from Ruby 👍👍💐

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Homeowner

Jan 2023

Belong has been really great to work with. Sure there has been some back and forth and time I wasn’t really sure what the next steps were, but I think it come with the territory. They always return our calls and messages. Very courteous on the phone and I feel like they really CARE about people. Unlike Some other predatory leasers/property management.

From Property Management to Real Belonging: True Stories

Natalee C.

Belong Resident

David P.

Belong Homeowner

Annette P.

Belong Resident

Sandra G.

Belong Homeowner

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%

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

Cleaning

$259

$300

Rekeying

$290

$350

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 $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).