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We're building a small, high-caliber team of contractors and partners who share our operating philosophy — patient, principled, and deeply local.

About Balboa

Quiet operators, long horizons

Balboa Asset Management is a downtown San Diego real estate investment and management firm focused on value-add urban real estate and long-term community impact. For fifteen years, we've operated with a simple philosophy: durable cash flow, conservative underwriting, and properties that meaningfully contribute to the neighborhoods they sit in. We work quietly and think in decades.

We're growing selectively, and we're always interested in connecting with talented people who want to work with an operator-led firm doing serious work in downtown San Diego and its character neighborhoods.

Current Opportunity

Licensed Leasing Agent — Independent Contractor

Balboa is expanding its network of independent contractor leasing agents. We're looking for licensed California real estate agents interested in steady, flat-fee leasing work on well-maintained downtown and urban-neighborhood properties. This is well-suited for agents who want reliable, predictable income alongside their existing residential sales business.

What You'll Do

  • Market vacant units through MLS and syndication platforms (Zillow, Apartments.com, Trulia)
  • Conduct all showings, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Receive and vet applications according to Balboa's screening criteria
  • Present qualified applicants for final approval
  • Prepare leases using Balboa's templates and coordinate signing and move-in

What We Offer

  • Flat fee of $750 per completed lease (paid upon signed lease with cleared deposit and first month's rent)
  • Steady flow of units — typically 3 to 5 per quarter for active agents
  • Well-maintained properties in desirable downtown and urban-neighborhood locations
  • Professional, responsive operation with clear scope and quick payment
  • Opportunity to grow into larger arrangements over time

What We're Looking For

  • Active California DRE license in good standing
  • Availability for showings, including evenings and weekends
  • Strong communication and follow-through
  • Familiarity with downtown San Diego and adjacent urban neighborhoods
  • Interest in leasing-focused work as a supplement to or focus of your practice
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General Interest

Interested in working with Balboa in another capacity?

We hire selectively and build long-term relationships with contractors, virtual assistants, maintenance partners, bookkeepers, and property management support. If you're interested in working with us in a capacity not currently posted, we'd still like to hear from you. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for, and we'll keep your information on file for future openings.

General Interest Application