Property Management Orange County & Southern California | DirectPads
    Southern California · AI-powered

    Property management
    in Southern California
    that runs itself.

    DirectPads handles every part of managing your rental — tenants, maintenance, payments, and reporting — at a flat monthly rate. No percentage of rent. No hidden fees. No surprises.

    Get started — it takes 2 minutes
    $0 setup fee  ·  No contract  ·  Cancel anytime
    Plans from $199/mo flat
    Paid in 24–48 hrs
    4.9★ owner satisfaction
    Zero vendor markups
    $199
    Starting plan
    flat / month
    $0
    Setup or
    onboarding fee
    24hr
    Payout after
    rent clears
    4.9★
    Owner
    satisfaction
    Orange County  ·  Los Angeles
    Riverside  ·  San Bernardino
    R
    ★★★★★
    “The transparency is exactly what I was looking for.”
    Robert · Owner
    M
    ★★★★★
    “11 units, seamless. Payments always on time.”
    Mike · 11-unit owner
    N
    ★★★★★
    “Night and day from my previous property manager.”
    Nancy · Owner
    Takes 2 minutes

    Tell us about
    your property.

    Enter your details and a member of our team will reach out within one business day to walk you through next steps — no obligation, no pressure.

    $0 setup fee — no onboarding charges
    Month-to-month only — cancel anytime
    Response within 1 business day
    Plans from $199/mo — flat rate, no percentage
    ★★★★★
    “DirectPads manages 11 of my units and it’s been seamless. Payments are always on time, tenants are happy, and the owner portal is simple and easy to use.”
    M
    Mike
    11-unit owner · DirectPads customer
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    The platform

    Real technology. Full transparency.

    See exactly what you and your tenants experience — powered by enterprise property management software, white-labeled for DirectPads.

    Maintenance
    Owner Portal
    Payments
    AI Assistant

    AI-powered maintenance from request to resolution.

    Tenants submit 24/7. The system routes to vendors, collects bids, and tracks every job to completion — with photos and invoices at every step.

    Tenant submits request 24/7 with photos
    Vendors bid directly — you approve in one click
    Zero vendor markup — you see the real invoice
    Full history & invoices per unit — forever
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    Your owners see everything, in real time.

    A full owner portal gives live visibility into rent status, maintenance, expenses, and statements — from any device. No more “did my tenant pay?” calls.

    Live rent collection status per unit
    Full maintenance history with photos & invoices
    Automated monthly owner statements
    Move-in & move-out photo documentation
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    Rent collected automatically. Deposited in 24 hours.

    Tenants pay online. You get paid within 24–48 hours of collection — automatically. Late fees applied automatically. Zero chasing.

    Online payments via card, ACH, or e-transfer
    Automatic late fees & rent reminders
    Owner payout in 24–48 hrs — automatic deposit
    Full accounting, reports & tax-ready statements
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    Ask your portfolio anything in plain English.

    Ralph AI is built into your owner portal. Ask any question about your properties and get instant, accurate answers — no reports to run.

    “Which tenants haven’t paid this month?”
    “Show me open maintenance older than 3 days”
    “Which leases renew next month?”
    Instant answers across your full portfolio
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    Savings calculator

    How much are you overpaying
    your property manager?

    Most SoCal property managers charge 8–12% of rent every month. DirectPads charges a flat rate. Drag the slider to see your annual savings.

    $2,800
    Typical PM at 10%
    $280
    per month
    DirectPads Essential
    $199
    per month, flat
    Your annual savings
    $972
    vs a typical PM
    Based on 10% management fee. Typical SoCal PMs charge 8–12%. Excludes placement fees, renewal fees, and vendor markups — which most PMs also charge.
    Get started — keep more of your rent →
    $0 setup  ·  No contract  ·  Cancel anytime
    How it works

    Four steps. Then we handle everything.

    Our AI-powered maintenance workflow handles every job from first request to final invoice — automatically.

    01
    Tenant submits a request
    24/7 via the portal. AI collects photos and details before routing to vendors.
    02
    Vendors submit bids
    Qualified local contractors provide pricing. You see every number — zero markups.
    03
    You approve in one click
    Review bids in your owner portal and approve or decline instantly. No calls needed.
    04
    Job done & documented
    Photos and invoice uploaded automatically. Dashboard updates in real time.
    Why DirectPads

    Property management
    you can actually trust.

    Built on enterprise technology that powers property managers across the country — white-labeled and locally managed for Southern California owners.

    Zero vendor markups — ever
    You see every contractor bid. What they charge is what you pay.
    Flat rate — not 8–12% of your rent
    $199 or $299/mo regardless of rent amount. You keep more of what you earn.
    Month-to-month only
    No 12–24 month lock-ins. We earn your business every single month.
    Paid in 24–48 hours
    Once rent clears, your payout deposits automatically. No waiting for a check.
    Get started today
    $0
    Setup or onboarding fee
    4.9★
    Avg owner satisfaction
    0%
    Vendor markup ever
    24hr
    Payout after rent clears
    What owners say

    Real owners. Real results.

    ★★★★★
    “The app is a game changer. I can see when tenants submit repair requests and track DirectPads’ responses in real time without needing to be involved. The level of transparency is exactly what I was looking for.”
    R
    Robert
    Southern California owner
    ★★★★★
    “DirectPads manages 11 of my units and it’s been seamless. Payments are always on time, tenants are happy, and the owner portal is simple and easy to use.”
    M
    Mike
    11-unit owner
    ★★★★★
    “The difference from my previous property manager is night and day. Far more advanced technology, clear visibility into everything at my properties, and the move-in/move-out photos are a huge bonus.”
    N
    Nancy
    Southern California owner
    Where we work

    Property management across
    Southern California

    Serving landlords and investors across Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

    Orange County
    Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and surrounding cities.
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    Los Angeles
    Long Beach, Torrance, Compton, Inglewood, and the greater LA area.
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    Riverside
    Corona, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Murrieta, and Riverside County.
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    San Bernardino
    Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Victorville, and more.
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    FAQ

    Common questions about
    DirectPads property management

    DirectPads charges a flat monthly rate of $199/mo (Essential) or $299/mo (All-Inclusive) — regardless of your rent amount. There are no setup fees, no percentage of rent, and no hidden charges.
    We serve Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County — covering hundreds of cities across Southern California.
    No. DirectPads is month-to-month only. Cancel anytime with no penalty or termination fees.
    Owner payouts are processed within 24–48 hours of the tenant’s payment clearing and deposited directly to your account — automatically.
    On the Essential plan ($199/mo), tenant placement is $1,500 flat and repair coordination is 5% on projects over $1,000. On the All-Inclusive plan ($299/mo), both are included at no extra charge.
    We take over immediately at no charge — no setup fee, no placement fee. We handle all communication and document transfer with zero disruption to your tenant.
    In most cases we can have your portal set up and your property live within 24 hours of signing. Submit your info above and we’ll walk you through the exact timeline.

    Ready to stop managing
    and start owning?

    Tell us about your property — it takes 2 minutes. Our team will reach out within one business day.

    Get started — takes 2 minutes
    $0 setup fee  ·  No contract  ·  Cancel anytime
    Orange County
    Los Angeles
    Riverside
    San Bernardino