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About Bay Property Management

Bay Property Management Inc. is a member of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Soledad Mission Chamber.

We feel education is very important to maintaining and improving our services. We keep up to date with the ever changing regulations and laws pertaining to rental properties. As members of The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), we attend conferences and seminars designed to educate the professional property manager. We keep an eye on the local real estate market to anticipate changes in order to effectively manage your property.

Bay Property Management has a dedicated and well trained staff with great customer service skills. We have bi-lingual office assistants in both offices, Rental Managers to show properties and service our residents, a full time bookkeeper, and a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance of vacant and occupied properties.

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Gail Schaudra Valdez Owner, Licensed Real Estate Broker

Gail has worked in the property management field since 1985 and has been licensed since 1987. She has been a member of The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) since 1998. Gail is Past President of the Monterey Bay Chapter of NARPM and served on the board of the California Chapter of NARPM. Gail has earned the designation of Residential Management Professional (RMP). She has earned the Property Management Certification from the Monterey County Association of Realtors. Gail is the 2nd generation owner of Bay Property Management which was founded by her mother, Barbara Schaudra, and Gail’s sister, Jan Taylor. Gail’s daughter, Laura Valdez, is the 3rd generation to work in the company. In her free time, Gail likes to read and travel with her husband, Rudy.

Calif. DRE # 00868442
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Laura Valdez HR Administrator/Licensed Real Estate Broker

Laura Valdez has been with Bay Property Management for 18 years. She has her Brokers license and is the HR Administrator. She loves spending time with her friends and family, that includes her 2 dogs. She likes BBQing and watching the San Francisco Giants and San Jose Sharks play.

Calf. DRE # 01980288
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Fred Nohr Bookkeeper

Fred Nohr is our bookkeeper and has over 50 years of experience in financial management, accounting and reporting, including 10 years in property management. Fred enjoys working with numbers and in his spare time enjoys visiting galleries, shops, and restaurants in Santa Fe, NM, where he works remotely for Bay Property Management.

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Cynthia Alejandre Office Manager

Cynthia Alejandre is a highly skilled Office Manager who has thrived at Bay Property Management’s Salinas office for more than 5 years. In addition to holding a college degree, she has received extensive training in property management and is actively working towards obtaining her Real Estate License, underscoring her commitment to continuous improvement in her field. Beyond her work, Cynthia leads a vibrant life enjoying travel, concerts, and participating in 5K marathons with her daughter. Her well-rounded interest and strong work ethic makes her a valuable asset both in her career and personal pursuits.

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Jackie Abanico Residential Services Coordinator

Jackie Abanico is the Rental Manager for Bay Property. She deals with move-ins / move-outs, showings, deposits and various other duties. She has been in property management for over 43 years and has been with Bay Property for almost 21 years. A company who she enjoys working for.

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Barbara Patterson Kimball Property Management Consultant

Barbara Patterson Kimball is a property management consultant and has managed rental homes for many years, first for herself and then for others. She is very “hands on” and likes the challenge of being a liaison between renters and owners to stay within the law but make sure everyone is satisfied.