Serving Merced from Downtown to North Merced, the UC Merced corridor to Bellevue Road — the gateway to Yosemite and home to a growing university city. We manage 300+ units, many our own. Your property gets the same team, same care.
Merced is home to roughly 90,000 residents and anchored by UC Merced — the youngest campus in the University of California system and one of the fastest-growing in the country. With enrollment expanding and a major long-range development plan underway, the university is a permanent engine of rental demand unlike anything else in the Central Valley.
Beyond the campus, Merced serves as the gateway city to Yosemite National Park and connects to the broader San Joaquin Valley economy. Agricultural employment, healthcare (Mercy Medical Center), and state government offices create a diverse and stable renter base — making vacancies shorter and turnover lower than comparable markets.
Whether you own a single-family home near Downtown or a rental near the UC Merced campus, our team handles everything so you never have to.
Credit, background, income, eviction history via Experian & CIC. Predictive risk scoring to minimize delinquencies.
Licensed handymen and contractors on staff. Before-and-after photos on every job. Competitive in-house rates.
Online or cash at CVS, 7-Eleven & Walmart. Monthly P&L statements. Annual 1099s. Real-time owner portal.
Listed on 30+ platforms: Zillow, Apartments.com, Redfin, Trulia, Zumper and more. Maximum exposure, fast.
Your contact info is never shared with tenants. All communications routed through our team. No late-night calls.
AB 1482 compliance, eviction coordination with our attorney network. Notice to possession, handled.
Two fees. No setup. No vacancy charge. No surprises.
We own and manage properties across Merced and the surrounding area. From Downtown's historic streets to the neighborhoods near UC Merced, we know every corner of this market.
4.8 ★★★★★ — 5 years in a row — Top-rated property manager in the Central Valley on Yelp
"We switched from another property manager in Stockton. Let me tell you, that's one of the best decisions I've made for my investment property. William's team is very professional and responsive. Most importantly, they take care of my property as if it was their own."
"SUM helped us enforce the leases and kept everything orderly around the apartment building. They pay all the proceeds from each month on time, which is very important for me so I can pay the mortgage. They charge a fair price for maintenance and keep my property cash flowing."
"Amazing service! This is my go-to property management company. I left another company that was not up to par with my expectations and communication was lacking. This by far was the best decision I have ever made to switch. The team has exceeded my expectations."
SUM charges 7% of collected rent per month and 50% of one month's rent for tenant placement. No setup fee, no vacancy fee, no hidden charges. Bulk discounts available as low as 4% for multiple properties.
Our average leasing time is 2–3 weeks from listing to move-in. Merced's consistent demand from UC Merced students, faculty, hospital workers, and agricultural and government employees means qualified tenants are readily available. We syndicate to 30+ platforms to maximize exposure.
We manage single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, small apartment buildings, condos, and townhomes across all Merced neighborhoods — from Downtown to the UC Merced corridor and the growing north side of the city.
UC Merced is one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, with enrollment and campus expansion driving sustained housing demand. Combined with healthcare employment at Mercy Medical Center, state and agricultural jobs, and Merced's role as the gateway to Yosemite, the city has a broad, stable renter base and some of the most affordable entry-level investment prices in California.
Yes — we also serve Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Turlock, and surrounding Central Valley communities.
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