Beach Front Property Management

What Beach Front Property Management does

Beach Front Property Management (BFPM) is a privately held, full-service third-party property management firm headquartered in Long Beach, California, operating exclusively across Southern California — covering Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties plus Lompoc and San Bernardino. Founded around 2003 (firmographic data shows 1999; the more specific company-history record cites 2003), the company manages portfolios of 16 or more units across multifamily residential, commercial (office, retail, industrial), affordable housing (including LIHTC-certified properties), and new construction lease-ups. It generates revenue primarily through recurring percentage-of-rent management fees in the 4-10% industry-standard range, supplemented by leasing, advertising, and value-added services such as RUBS utility cost recovery, construction management and repositioning, ADU management, and tenant screening.

The service platform is delivered through a direct sales-led go-to-market motion using HubSpot meeting scheduling, phone outreach, and a free property evaluation funnel, with existing residents served via a SecureCafe portal. The technology backbone is vendor-provided rather than proprietary: Yardi and third-party RUBS billing providers (Community Billing Services, Northwestern Utility Billing Services) handle back-office systems, while HubSpot drives lead capture and Google AdWords powers remarketing. The company emphasizes regulatory compliance, holding California DRE licenses (DRE# 01254939 and 01254940), LIHTC certifications, and adherence to fair housing, ADA, and FCRA standards — capabilities that are central to its affordable housing and large-portfolio positioning. Founders Kyle Kazan (court-certified property management expert) and Trevor Henson anchor a leadership team that has built the firm over 20+ years into a 251-500 employee operation recognized by Expertise.com, Propertymanagement.com, and Industry Oversite for regional service quality.

Name

Beach Front Property Management

Legal name

Beach Front Property Management Inc.

Website

https://bfpminc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Beach Front Property Management is a privately held, full-service third-party property management firm based in Long Beach, California, managing multifamily, commercial, and affordable housing portfolios of 16+ units across Southern California through recurring percentage-of-rent fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Management Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAFAA

Multifamily Apartment Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYBPAJAFAD

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYBPAJAGAF

Healthcare & Medical Office Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Commercial Property Management

Keywords

• Multifamily property management
• Affordable housing management
• Commercial property management
• Construction management repositioning
• Utility cost reimbursement RUBS

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Beach Front Property Management charges a percentage of monthly rent as a management fee for overseeing rental properties on behalf of owners. As stated in their FAQ: 'A property management company typically charges a percentage of the monthly rent as a management fee, which can range from 4-10% of the monthly rent.' Additional fees may be charged for services such as leasing or advertising. The company specializes in managing portfolios of 16 units and above, positioning their revenue as a percentage of managed rental income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beach Front Property Management provides full-service third-party property management for large portfolios of 16+ units across multifamily residential, commercial (office, retail, industrial), affordable housing (LIHTC), and new construction properties. The company handles rent collection, leasing, tenant screening, in-house maintenance coordination, institutional-level accounting, regulatory compliance, and value-added services including construction management and repositioning, RUBS utility cost recovery, and ADU management. Services are delivered primarily in Southern California across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties under recurring percentage-based management fees.

Product overview

Beach Front Property Management operates as a full-service third-party property management company offering a unified service platform for large portfolios of 16+ units. The core offering is comprehensive property management encompassing daily operations, leasing, maintenance, accounting, and compliance across residential and commercial asset classes. The service portfolio includes specialized management modules for multifamily, affordable housing (with LIHTC certifications), and commercial properties, supplemented by value-added services including new construction lease-up, construction management & repositioning, RUBS utility billing, ADU management, tenant screening, and 24/7 service capabilities. The company primarily serves Southern California markets (Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County) with demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance including fair housing, rent control, and affordable housing programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multifamily Property Management Full-service third-party management of multifamily residential communities including rent collection, leasing, maintenance coordination, tenant screening, and accounting oversight for portfolios of 16+ units.
• Commercial Property Management Management of office, retail, and industrial commercial properties including lease negotiations, tenant relations, and ongoing property operations.
• Affordable Housing Management Certified management of affordable housing properties under LIHTC and similar programs, including income certification, rent restriction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• New Construction Lease-up Pre-leasing and lease-up service for newly constructed multifamily properties, covering marketing, tenant screening, and occupancy stabilization to approximately 90-95% stabilized occupancy.
• Construction Management and Repositioning Oversight of renovation and repositioning projects, including scope assessment, contractor coordination, and project completion to increase property NOI for owners.
• Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) Utility cost recovery service that proportionally allocates master utility bills (water, sewer, gas, electric, trash) across residents using legally compliant formulas based on unit size, occupancy, and fixtures; documented 6-27% reduction in water usage across participating properties.
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Management Specialized management of accessory dwelling units including ADU-specific leasing, tenant screening, and ongoing property oversight.
• Tenant Screening Services Comprehensive applicant screening including background checks, credit reports, employment verification, and rental history reference checks, conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties using RUBS have shown 6-27% reduction in water usage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FPI Management: FPI Management is a California-focused full-service third-party multifamily property manager with offices statewide. Directly comparable to BFPM in core offerings (multifamily, affordable housing, lease-up), Southern California footprint, and target client profile of mid-to-large portfolio owners.
• AAMC Apartment Management Consultants: AAMC is a regional third-party multifamily property manager serving the Western US with similar full-service offerings for owners of 50+ units. Comparable product scope (rent collection, maintenance, accounting, lease-up) and target market of small-to-mid institutional owners.
• KW Property Management & Consulting: KW Property Management is a Florida-headquartered third-party multifamily manager with a Southern California presence (KW SoCal). Directly comparable in target unit counts, full-service offerings, and institutional-grade reporting emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Greystar is the largest multifamily property manager and operator in the US with a meaningful Los Angeles and Southern California presence. Competes for the same institutional owner RFPs but offers scale, capital, and proprietary operating platforms that BFPM cannot match.
• Lincoln Property Company Residential: Lincoln Property Company's residential division manages a national multifamily portfolio with growing California exposure. Overlaps with BFPM on multifamily management, lease-up, and institutional owner relationships, but operates at meaningfully greater scale and broader geography.
• RPM Living: RPM Living is a large national multifamily property manager expanding aggressively in the Western US. Competes for the same pool of mid-market and institutional owners, with broader geographic and technology platform offerings than BFPM.
• FirstService Residential: FirstService Residential is one of the largest residential property managers in North America with California operations. Overlaps with BFPM primarily on the residential and HOA management side rather than investor multifamily, but increasingly competes for higher-end and larger association-managed communities.
• Laramar Group: Laramar is a national multifamily owner-operator and third-party manager with substantial West Coast exposure. Competes with BFPM for institutional management contracts and repositioning engagements, though typically at larger unit counts than BFPM's 16+ portfolio target.

Regional players

• DUNSMORE Property Management: DUNSMORE is a Southern California property management firm focused on multifamily and affordable housing across the LA region. Directly competes with BFPM on geography and product mix, though at a smaller scale and more limited specialty certifications.

Emerging players

• Mynd Management: Mynd is a tech-enabled property manager targeting smaller residential portfolios (typically under 50 units) with a national footprint and proprietary owner/tenant apps. Adjacent competitor with different unit-count focus but increasing overlap as Mynd moves up-market in California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bfpminc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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