Helping You Fill
Rental
Vacancies
Bakersfield's Tenant Placement Service
We Find the Tenant. You Keep Control.
Your Best Option
For Property Leasing Services
If your rental is sitting vacant, every day costs you money. Valley Rental Guru is a tenant placement service for landlords in Bakersfield and across the San Joaquin Valley.
We handle the advertising, showings, screening, and lease negotiations so you don't have to. One flat fee. No monthly charges. No long-term contracts. And if we don't place a tenant you're happy with, you owe us nothing.
Bob Murray Enterprises has been doing this since 2008, with
500+ properties leased and a reputation for getting it done right.
What Sets Us Apart
Full-Service Screening
We provide background checks, credit, employment, rental history, tenant interviews, and the list goes on. We handle all of it so you don't have to.
Zero Risk Guarantee
If we don't place a tenant you approve, you owe us nothing. No placement, no charge. Period.
One Flat Fee.
No Surprises.
One payment when we place a tenant you're happy with. No monthly fees, no upfront costs, no long-term contracts.
What Is a Tenant Placement Service, & How Is It Different from Property Management?
A tenant placement service does one job: find you a qualified, vetted tenant as fast as possible. That's it. We don't collect rent, field maintenance calls, or manage your property after move-in.
Property management companies charge monthly fees that eat into your cash flow, whether your unit is occupied or not. Valley Rental Guru charges a single flat fee, and only after we place a tenant you approve. If you're a self-managing landlord who just needs help filling a vacancy, a tenant placement service is the smarter, cheaper option.
Think of us as the matchmaking service for Bakersfield landlords and tenants — we connect the right people fast.
Who Uses Valley Rental Guru?
We work with landlords across Bakersfield, Fresno, Stockton, Visalia, Delano, and the wider San Joaquin Valley. From first-time landlords with a single house to investors managing 25+ units.
Our clients tend to be landlords who:
- Don't want full property management but need real help filling a vacancy
- Are tired of wasted weekends showing units to no-show applicants
- Have been burned by a bad tenant and want professional screening this time
- Own property in Bakersfield but don't live close enough to manage the leasing process
- Want qualified tenants fast, without the hassle
Whether you've never rented before or you've been self-managing for years, Valley Rental Guru gives you professional-grade tenant placement without surrendering control of your property.
Full-Service Leasing
You can always count on us for full-service leasing solutions. We will assist you with nearly all aspects of leasing, including the following:
- Advertising and Showing of Rental Property
- Background Screenings
- Credit Checking
- Interviewing or Evaluating Tenants
- Lease Negotiations
- Managing Applicant Information
In addition, we refer quality repair and maintenance personnel, as well as cleaning professionals who are readily available at reasonable rates. That way, we are able to minimize the rental downtime.
How Valley Rental Guru Fills Your Rental Vacancy
We take the entire leasing process off your plate. From the day you submit your property profile to the day your new tenant signs a lease, here's what we handle:
- Advertising and Showing of Rental Property
- Background Screenings
- Credit Checking
- Interviewing or Evaluating Tenants
- Lease Negotiations
- Managing Applicant Information
In addition, we refer quality repair and maintenance personnel, as well as cleaning professionals who are readily available at reasonable rates. That way, we are able to minimize the rental downtime.
Why Bakersfield Landlords Have Trusted Us Since 2008
Valley Rental Guru is operated by Bob Murray Enterprises, licensed under CA DRE Broker License #01932719. We've been placing tenants in Bakersfield and across the San Joaquin Valley since 2008 —
over 500 properties leased and counting.
We're not a national franchise or a corporate property management company. We're a local operation that knows this rental market and treats every landlord's vacancy like it matters, because it does.
Testimonials
“We really appreciate your help in finding and screening qualified tenants. We have used your service for 10 years and each time we have had great tenants. We also appreciate your help in finding contractors to refurbish our rentals when necessary. You are the first person I call when I have a vacancy.”
- KAREN JONES
“I was referred to Robert Murray through an attorney client of his several years ago. I have used Mr. Murray repeatedly since that time. I have been in the rental business, both houses and apartments, for over thirty years. I use Mr Murray’s services specifically to vet and qualify prospective tenants. He does a thorough vetting service and I have never had issues with tenants he has approved.”
- PATRICK DODDS
“Bob Murray is truly outstanding at screening and finding real good tenants that fit each of my properties. I am very small, having only 12 units. Bob has been finding my tenants for over 10 years. His fees are very reasonable. Bob is extremely skilled at placing tenants as he does it every day, and he is better at it than landlords who might do it only occasionally. Bob’s services are much better than property management services for me, as once I have a good tenant I can manage everything else myself. I bought my first rental in 1973 and have been my own manager throughout the past 43 years. I strongly recommend Bob to anyone who has real estate investments.”
- BILL KELLY
“We are truly lucky and grateful to have found Bob Murray's Tenant Placement Service; he is outstanding and worth every penny. Bob’s many years of experience gives him knowledge and insight that other people just don’t have. Bob has an incredible ability to comb through background checks and highlight information that other people might overlook. And, Bob handled everything -- advertising, showing the house, the application and screening, lease forms, etc. Also, Bob has been readily available to answer our questions, long after our tenants were placed. Bob has been priceless to us!”
- LISE ESKRIDGE
FAQs
We have listed the answers to some questions that you may have. You may call or email us any time if you have inquiries besides the ones listed below. If we are not immediately available, we will respond within 24 hours.
Yes. Our California real estate broker license number is 01932719.
From extensive online advertising 365 days a year on multiple real estate-related websites, referrals from other tenants or landlords, and networking in the real estate community.
Yes, provided that listing your rental with us is not prohibited in any contract you have with your property manager.
No, the fee for our service is due when a tenant we refer to you has moved in to your rental or upon execution of a rental contract with them.
Fill out the Online Property Profile form on our website or call us at (661) 805-7011. Once we have your property details, we get to work fast — typically listing within days.
If you find a tenant before you accept a referral from us, you can rent to them and will owe us nothing as our listing agreement is not exclusive.
We do not handle rent collection but would arrange for rent and deposit funds to be delivered to you by any tenants we refer before they receive access to the property.
Yes, if requested. You may do your own inspection if you prefer, there is no extra fee either way.
That is up to you as the landlord. In some cases, we suggest you wait until it is vacant. This would be advisable if the property does not show well and/or may need cleaning or maintenance. We can and do show occupied properties and have closed lease transactions before current tenants vacate. This is always your call and may or may not be advisable depending on a variety of factors, such as appearance, cleanliness, access, market conditions, and more.
We will show the house to them whenever possible. If occupied, the current occupants can show the rental when practical or appropriate. However, if you want to show it yourself, it can be a great way to meet tenant prospects to get a feel for their character and give your insight to help make your rental decision. We make recommendations on how this can be done but how it happens is your choice and we will do it any way that works for you.
We serve landlords throughout the San Joaquin Valley, including Bakersfield, Fresno, Stockton, Visalia, and Delano, with Kern County as our home base.
Ready to Fill Your Vacancy Without The Runaround?
Stop fielding calls from unqualified applicants. Stop losing weekends to no-show showings. Valley Rental Guru handles the entire tenant placement process for Bakersfield and San Joaquin Valley landlords — one flat fee, no placement no charge.
Call us at (661) 805-7011, email info@valleyrentalguru.com, or fill out the Online Property Profile to get started today. We've placed tenants in 500+ properties across the valley since 2008. Yours could be next.
Looking for a Rental in Bakersfield or the San Joaquin Valley?
Valley Rental Guru works with renters too. If you're searching for a home in Bakersfield or anywhere across the San Joaquin Valley, submit a Renter Profile and we'll reach out when a property that fits your needs becomes available — no endless scrolling, no missed listings.
Our landlords take tenant quality seriously, which means the rentals in our pipeline tend to be well-maintained by owners who actually care. If you have solid rental history and steady income, we want to hear from you.
Submit your Renter Profile online using the button below or call (661) 805-7011 to get on our radar.
