Property Management Associates

Business Details

35 Years

experience

Your Trusted Partner for Property Management Solutions

Established in 1991, Property Management Associates is a Southern California-based real estate company led by seasoned professionals dedicated to delivering innovative and comprehensive management solutions. Our team combines decades of industry expertise with a hands-on approach to address evolving real estate challenges and exceed ownership expectations. Through creative and aggressive property management strategies, we secure both immediate and long-term results for our diverse client base. Our principals maintain direct involvement in every property's performance, leveraging their extensive experience in commercial and residential real estate sectors. We prioritize personalized service, adapting our platforms to stay ahead of market trends, technologies, and tenant needs.

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful case studies involving property rehabilitation, repositioning, and value creation initiatives. With a focus on operational efficiency and client collaboration, we build lasting relationships that drive sustainable growth. Our leadership team actively contributes to community development through affiliations with organizations like School on Wheels and United Way of Orange County. Backed by California Real Estate Broker licenses and court-appointed receiver experience, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism. This combination of expertise, adaptability, and community engagement positions us as trusted partners in real estate management.

Services

Property Management Asset Management Construction Management Leasing Services Property Renovation Energy Management Security Programs Acquisition Due Diligence Residential Management Student Housing

Details

Year established: 1991

Highlights and features

We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in Southern California real estate markets.
Our principals maintain direct involvement in every property's performance.
We implement innovative strategies for property rehabilitation and value creation.
We provide comprehensive services covering asset management through tenant relations.
Our leadership team combines industry expertise with active community engagement.

Associations and certifications

California Department of Real Estate (DRE)

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Services

Property Management

Our comprehensive property management services cover day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and financial reporting. We optimize property performance through customized management plans and proactive maintenance strategies. Our experienced team ensures compliance with regulations while maximizing returns for property owners.

Asset Management

We develop strategic asset management plans focused on value creation and long-term growth. Our services include market analysis, capital planning, and performance monitoring to optimize investment returns. We implement tailored strategies for each property based on market conditions and ownership objectives.

Construction Management

Our construction management services cover project planning, budgeting, and execution for property improvements. We coordinate with architects and contractors to deliver renovations and upgrades on time and within budget. This includes both major redevelopment projects and smaller capital improvement initiatives.

Leasing Services

We provide full-service leasing solutions including market positioning, tenant screening, and lease administration. Our team implements effective marketing strategies to attract quality tenants while maintaining high occupancy rates. We manage both new leasing and renewal processes across commercial and residential portfolios.

Energy Management

Our energy management programs focus on reducing operating costs through efficiency improvements and technology upgrades. We implement energy-saving solutions like LED lighting retrofits and smart control systems while maintaining occupant comfort and property standards.

People

Thomas Spear

CEO

Co-founder with 35+ years of commercial/residential real estate experience. Former West Coast Managing Partner at Tishman Midwest with expertise in large-scale property management and court-appointed receiver experience.

Joshua Fein

CFO

Co-founder and financial expert with 35+ years in real estate operations. Former VP at Tishman Midwest and Director of Finance at Oxford Properties. Holds accounting degree and serves as court-appointed receiver.

Patrick Lacey

COO Commercial

35+ years of commercial real estate experience including asset management and property operations. Former senior executive at Cabi Development and Trizec Properties with RPA designation in property management.

Jodi Stancampiano

COO Residential

25+ years in residential property management with expertise in affordable housing programs. Certified Tax Credit Compliance Specialist managing residential operations and client relations for 14 years at PMA.

Questions

What types of properties do you manage?

We manage commercial (office, medical, retail, industrial) and residential (including student housing and affordable housing) properties across Southern California.

How long have you been in business?

We've been serving clients since 1991 with continuous leadership from our founding principals.

What sets you apart from other property managers?

Our principals maintain direct involvement in every property with customized strategies for value creation and tenant satisfaction.

Do you handle property renovations?

Yes, we specialize in property rehabilitation, repositioning, and capital improvement programs to maximize asset value.

What geographic areas do you cover?

We primarily serve Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.

Can you handle both commercial and residential properties?

Yes, our dedicated divisions manage both commercial and residential portfolios with specialized expertise in each sector.

Reviews (7)

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Ashanti Bellanger

Apr 29, 2022 Report

Beware long beach renters. After numerous times of alerting our on site manager and the police. They continue to allow a violent and dangerous tenant, with a known history of drug problems, to live there. Its to the point where there was an attack on my mail box. No investigation has been taken. Also leaving your tents on hold so they get bored and hang up, does not solve the problem

Brenda Lysiane

Apr 24, 2022 Report

BEWARE! DO NOT RENT FROM THEM! They are the worst company to deal with and are scammers and unprofessional. If I could give them 0 stars I would. Awful experience.

S. E. L. M. A. R.

Apr 17, 2022 Report

Mervat is a gem! She made the moving in process so lovely and smooth. I came for a showing, and she was very informative, kind, and professional. She communicated the requirements needed before moving in throughout the whole process, and made sure to follow up with me once the unit became available. I appreciate all of her help, and am very excited to be a tenant in the new beautiful studio.

Herbert Isom

Mar 01, 2022 Report

Yesterday I had the pleasure of engaging with Mr. Lamarr Waller. Honestly it was a breath of fresh air to deal with an individual who exudes professionalism, positivity and personal character. The way my fiance and I were treated is definitely the main reason why we are deciding to give this company an opportunity at our business. Dealing with management it usually difficult but Mr. Waller dealt with us with decorum. We so much appreciated his advice, information as well as suggestions. He was a true gentleman and this company should appreciate his personality and professionalism. Thank you Lamar

Sadie Steph

Jan 10, 2022 Report

Horrible property management group. They do a fantastic job at sucking. They tell you one thing and do opposite of what they say. They hire rude hostile maintenance men. That try to lock themselves in your room. They side with their strange maintenance men rather than the tenants. Come move into one of these god awful apartments that are overpriced and poorly kept. They also move you around from your assigned parking spot to accommodate other catty tenants that have less time living here. Senoirty goes out the window along with basic human respect.

Irene Nabizadeh

Dec 29, 2021 Report

I live in LCDM and they just increased my rent from $1,190 to $1,525. Is this even legal? GREEDY AND HEARTLESS! I just came back home to find out that what I thought was my water shut off is now my running water! The flow is unacceptable! I'm glad that air is still free because they'll do anything to save a buck! 12/7/21

Byron Jerome Crenshaw

Dec 20, 2021 Report

I lived at 6065 Whitsett Ave for a year, aug 2019-2020. exceptionally poor response from the upper level property managers in response to the pandemic. either non responsive or seemed to not read my emails at all when replying to them. Namus was awful. Patti isn't much better. trying to PAY THEM rental relief is so difficult, just imagine when you need something from them. the rent is decent but for the quality of the APT, the low mood in the complex *even pre-pandemic*, the racial bias a couple of the tenants had while i was there (not most of them, but enough to say), and the decent neighborhood around it, i'd say it's not worth it. especially for 1st time renters in LA like i was. this city is beautiful, don't let an apartment fool you! to be honest the only reason i'm not giving this 0 stars is because the on-site manager Jocelyn, is such a kind, warm, empathetic, and down to earth person.