Do realtors and agents work with renters looking for private landlords?

[Daniel R.]

We have decided we would try to rent from a private owner (say of a condo) instead of renting from a larger community of 400 apartments.

Since I take care of the property and am looking to rent over the long term, I am really interested in connecting with private landlords in Aliso Viejo.

However, posting ads on the internet and at grocery shops in the Aliso Viejo area we are looking to rent has got us EXACTLY 0 response!

Is working with realtors and agents even an option? Do realtors and agents work with renters looking for private landlords?

[Luis Toledo]

I don't know what it's like in CA, but in FL lots of real estate brokers are also property managers. The agency get a fee usually equal to one or two months rent for finding a tenants and splits the fee if another agent brings them a renter. Places with lots of smaller multifamily buildings should have many such agencies. Your best bet is probably to get the number of the leasing line at a few small apartment buildings that you'd like to possibly live in and call. If you don't like what they show you in that building then ask if they manage any other properties.