Property Management Executive
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- An active California real estate license is required.
- At least three years of property management experience and prior leadership experience are required.
- Experience as a property manager, assistant property manager, or in a similar role is required.
- Working knowledge of property regulations is required.
- Proficiency in property management software is required.
- Basic knowledge of G-Suite applications, including Gmail, Drive, Word, and Sheets, and Mac OS is required.
- A driver's license is required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
- Communication, negotiation, and customer service skills are required.
- Build relationships with assigned customers, set rental rates, and negotiate and enforce lease agreements.
- Provide leadership and work closely with portfolio team members to ensure an exceptional customer experience and resolve client issues.
- Serve as the escalation point for late payments and operating expenses.
- Terminate leases and initiate eviction proceedings.
- Oversee maintenance tickets and address stale tickets.
- Manage time efficiently to focus on essential activities that support client satisfaction, lease renewals, and portfolio growth.
- Work with clients to ensure they are leveraging the company's services and convert them to Realty/Referral Partner Leads.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors, represent clients in matters involving third parties, and share best practices with team members to improve process quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Maintain fiduciary responsibilities for clients.
- Resolve complaints, address client concerns, recommend courses of action for clients, maintain legal compliance, continue professional education, and lead and train portfolio team members.
- A degree in real estate, property management, or business administration, or a related field, is preferred.
About the company
Good Life Property Management provides third-party management for long-term unfurnished rental properties in Southern California, including single-family homes, condos, and small multi-unit buildings. They manage over 1,900 rental units representing more than $1 billion in property assets across San Diego, Orange, and Riverside counties. Their services cover rental pricing analysis, marketing, tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for individual owners and small investors. Differentiators include founder experience as a licensed broker, emphasis on service, communication, transparency, plus Tenant Damage Coverage and Eviction Protection, along with the Good Works community outreach and a 2023 rebrand to reflect a mission to help clients live an improved life.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The company now operates San Diego, Irvine, and Riverside offices under one license.
- Recent site updates and local review volume show continued owner demand in 2026.
- San Diego, Orange County, and Riverside remain active markets for compliant residential management.
What critics are saying
- Its orange county page rejects furnished and sub-12-month leases, shrinking addressable inventory.
- TrustIndex reviews still surface communication complaints, directly threatening referrals and renewals in 2026.
- Steve Welty holds the designated officer role; a license action would cripple operations immediately.
What makes Good Life Property Management unique
- Good Life ranked #2,600 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, signaling scale.
- California DRE license 01929564 stays active through February 2029 across three county offices.
- The firm specializes in unfurnished, long-term rentals, avoiding short-term volatility and furnished turnover.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Hybrid Work Options