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Investor-friendly real estate agents in Santa Barbara, CA

2 agents in the BiggerPockets network work with investors in Santa Barbara, California and the towns around it: Ojai, Ventura, Carpinteria, and Goleta. If you are looking for a real estate agent for investors in Santa Barbara County, start with the list below.

Updated October 2026Specialties: fix & flip, fix & flip, mid-term rental, mobile home parks, multi-family (2-4 units), new construction, primary residence, short-term rental, single-family rental

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The agents

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    Alex Boswell-Ebersole

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices · Santa Barbara, CA

    5 forum posts

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    • Commercial
    • Residential
    • Fix & Flip
    • Mobile Home Parks
    • Multi-Family (2-4 units)
    • Primary Residence
    • Single-Family Rental

    Alex Boswell-Ebersole is a Santa Barbara, CA agent, who specializes in fix & flip, mobile home parks, multi-family (2-4 units), primary residence, and single-family rental.

    My experience managing short-term and long-term rental properties, developing single-family homes, “house hacking,” and working as an attorney, gives me a broad perspective of both the real estate market and the needs of my clients. With this perspective, I prioritize each client’s needs and objectives, working tirelessly to exceed expectations at every stage of the investment process. Whether clients are seasoned investors or first-time buyers, I always strive to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish. My nearly 20 years of real estate investment experience includes managing long-term and short-term rentals, developing single family homes from the ground up, and “house hacking” by building an accessory dwelling unit for rental purposes at my personal residence in the idyllic town of Ojai, California. Although I no longer actively provide legal counsel, I worked as a licensed attorney in Florida and overseas starting in 2011. This work included private land use and environmental law practice, acting as Assistant City Attorney for a coastal Florida municipality, and academic work at the University of Florida’s law school. My background, along with the robust backing of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, ensures I will provide you with a top-notch experience. I have lived in both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties of the Central Coast area of California since 2020, and I currently live with my wife, young son, and our dog in our home in Ojai, California. I look forward to helping you with your real estate needs.

    Serves Goleta, Montecito, Ojai, Oxnard, Ventura
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    Benn Martenson

    Benn Martenson / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices · Santa Barbara, CA

    20 forum posts

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    • Residential
    • Fix & flip
    • Mid-term rental
    • Multi-Family (2-4 units)
    • New Construction
    • Primary Residence
    • Short-term rental
    • Single-Family Rental

    Benn Martenson is a Santa Barbara, CA agent, who specializes in fix & flip, mid-term rental, multi-family (2-4 units), new construction, primary residence, short-term rental, and single-family rental.

    I help real estate investors identify and evaluate opportunities throughout Ventura County, with a focus on coastal Ventura and the communities I’ve known personally for more than 20 years. My local knowledge, market experience, and background navigating complex transactions allow me to help investors look beyond the purchase price—considering rental potential, value-add opportunities, ADUs, location, long-term appreciation, and the unique fundamentals of Ventura County. Whether you're looking for your first investment, a multifamily property, or a long-term coastal asset, I'm here to be a local resource and advocate.

    Serves Carpinteria, Ojai, Ventura
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Investing in Santa Barbara: the numbers

Metro-area figures from BiggerPockets market data, as of June 2026.

  • $790,700median home price
  • $2,131median monthly rent
  • 0.27%monthly rent to price
  • 4.8%unemployment rate

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Questions investors in Santa Barbara ask

Local answers only. The general ones are on the main finder page.

What do Santa Barbara agents specialize in?

The 2 agents listed here specialize in fix & flip, fix & flip, mid-term rental, mobile home parks, multi-family (2-4 units), new construction, primary residence, short-term rental, and single-family rental.

Do these agents cover Ojai, Ventura, and Carpinteria too?

Yes. Between them, the agents listed here also serve Ojai, Ventura, Carpinteria, Goleta, Montecito, and Oxnard. If your search is really greater Santa Barbara rather than the city itself, start with the agent whose reviews mention the town you are buying in.

How should I choose between them?

Read the investor reviews first, then the agent's own forum posts, which show how they think about a deal before you have spent an hour on the phone. Ask each for the last three investment deals they closed in Santa Barbara County and how those deals performed. An agent who works with investors will have the numbers ready.

What is an investor-friendly real estate agent?

Not all real estate agents know the features investors need when purchasing rental properties. Some real estate agents work primarily with buyers looking for a primary residence. These buyers have many different needs than real estate investors. Primary residence real estate agents focus on features primary homebuyers need for their family versus considering after-repair value, the local rental market, or renovation costs. An investor-friendly agent understands the business side of purchasing rental properties and will help investors find properties that not only meet their budget but also help them achieve their investment goals.

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