SF Bay Area Property Management

Palo Alto 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 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.

Palo Alto deserves better than old-school property managers.

Palo Alto boasts a mix of historic and modern architecture, with many notable locations such as the Stanford University campus, the Palo Alto Art Center, and the Gamble Garden. The city is also home to many tree-lined residential neighborhoods and a thriving downtown area with shops and restaurants. Belong is proud to offer our long-term residential rental experience to Palo Alto.

Demographics

68,624

Population

$194,782/ yr

Median Household Income

57.8%

Percent Married

Rental Stats

44.1%

% Homes Rented

$2,000,000

Median Home Value

24.4 mins

Median Commute Time

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

No more landlords. No more tenants.

Just happy Palo Alto Homeowners and Residents.

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John B.

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Homeowner

Dec 2018

These guys are just starting out, but already I can tell they're on to something. Blown away so far with the level of service they provide, and the quality of work they do when something needs to be fixed or attended to. My tenants love them as well, which no one ever says about a property manager, but they wrote me to tell me so. They provide great tools as well that they built as the startup they are. Has been a pleasure to work with David and Jordan on their team, and Francisco as well has done an awesome job. Can't recommend them enough.

Flora F.

Verified Review

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.

Griffin T.

Verified Review

San Francisco Homeowner

Apr 2023

Our Belong partner, Brittany, has made our move an absolute breeze: Communicating regularly, crushing repairs/logistics, and making sure everything has been perfect for us as we make our new home over in San Francisco.

America S.

Verified Review

SF Bay Area Resident

Apr 2023

It was a great experience we loved the house

Verified Review

Palo alto Homeowner

Dec 2018

These guys are just starting out, but already I can tell they're on to something. Blown away so far with the level of service they provide, and the quality of work they do when something needs to be fixed or attended to. My tenants love them as well, which no one ever says about a property manager, but they wrote me to tell me so. They provide great tools as well that they built as the startup they are. Has been a pleasure to work with David and Jordan on their team, and Francisco as well has done an awesome job. Can't recommend them enough.

J K.

Verified Review

Milpitas Homeowner

Apr 2023

I have been nothing short of impressed by Belong and Erica our coordinator thus far. They have been very resourceful and thoroughly professional. They helped us end to end from prepping to rent out, to finding awesome tenants to maintaining our property in the Bay Area. Their response has been prompt for any questions I have as well as our tenants may have. Belong FTW :)

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Pricing aligned with you.

No hidden fees. Just great service.

Belong

Property Managers

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.

Belong Homes Near Palo Alto

4 bed•4.5 bath•4,929 ft2

Richmond, CA

5 bed•3 bath•4,500 ft2

San Jose, CA

2 bed•2 bath•1,349 ft2

Foster City, CA

2 bed•1 bath•677 ft2

1218 13th Avenue, Oakland

3 bed•2 bath•1,495 ft2

17 Kiska Road, San Francisco

2 bed•2 bath•1,300 ft2

2804 Adeline Street, Oakland

4 bed•2 bath•1,500 ft2

1547 Sherman Street A, Alameda

1 bed•1 bath•625 ft2

336 Chesley Avenue, Richmond

3 bed•2 bath•1,300 ft2

4431 Penniman Avenue, Oakland

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100 S Ellsworth Ave

San Mateo, CA 94401

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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).