Berkeley's Trusted Estate Manager

Simplify your life.
Breathe easier.

One trusted local neighbor to coordinate, oversee, and manage all aspects of your home, rental properties, gardens, and vehicles so you can focus on health, happiness, and family.

Laurent “Lo” de Janvry
🏠 Property Management
🌿 Gardens & Landscaping
🔑 Rental Properties
🚗 Vehicle Management
🔒 Security & Surveillance
AirBnB Super Host
Laurent “Lo” de Janvry and his family
25+
Years managing primary and rental properties in Berkeley

Born & raised
in your neighborhood

My goal is to help simplify the lives of my neighbors — including independent elders, busy professionals and families, and home and rental property owners — so they can breathe easier and focus on what matters most: health, happiness, and family.

Born and raised in Berkeley's Elmwood and Claremont neighborhoods
Proud husband and father of two boys at John Muir Elementary
Graduate of Berkeley High School and UC Berkeley; MBA from USC Marshall School of Business
20+ year career in development & external relations at UC Berkeley
25+ years managing primary and rental properties in Berkeley and Lake Tahoe
AirBnB Super Host · Sabbatical Homes · Cal Rentals · Trusted Housesitters · Home Exchange

My name is Laurent “Lo” de Janvry, and I was born and raised right here in Berkeley — in the Elmwood and Claremont neighborhoods that many of you call home today. After graduating from Berkeley High School and UC Berkeley (Go Bears!), I earned my MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and spent more than 20 fulfilling years in development and external relations at UC Berkeley.

For the last 25+ years, I have successfully maintained, improved, and managed multiple primary and rental properties for my extended family here in Berkeley and Lake Tahoe. Through that hands-on experience, I've become an AirBnB Super Host, a frequent host of visiting professors through Sabbatical Homes and Cal Rentals, and an active member of Trusted Housesitters and Home Exchange.

Now I want to put that experience to work for you. You will enjoy having one local, trusted point of contact to coordinate, oversee, and manage all aspects of maintaining, enhancing, and renting your properties at a reasonable rate. Whatever decisions need to be made, I will always give you 2–3 options. You stay in control. I do the legwork. And you get to breathe easier.

Complete care for
your properties & life

One local point of contact to coordinate, oversee, and manage all aspects of maintaining, enhancing, and renting your properties. I always provide 2–3 bids so the choice remains yours.

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Property Maintenance & Improvements

Proactive oversight of everything your home needs to stay beautiful and well-maintained.

  • Gutters & Heating Systems
  • Plumbing, Electrical & Handyman
  • House Cleaning & Appliance Repairs
  • Attic, Basement & Garage Cleanouts
  • Remodels, Rewires & ADUs
  • Interior & Exterior Painting
  • 2–3 Competitive Bids Per Project
  • Vendor Vetting & Oversight
  • Project Management
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Gardens & Landscaping

Transform and maintain your outdoor spaces to bring beauty and value to your property.

  • Soft & Hard Landscaping
  • Lawn & Tree Care
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Decks & Fences
  • Irrigation Monitoring
  • Indoor Plant Watering
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Security & Vacation Surveillance

Peace of mind while you travel — your property watched over like our own.

  • Additional Alarm Contact
  • Alarm & WiFi Systems
  • Smoke / Carbon Detectors
  • Smart Lights & Monitoring
  • Mail & Bin Monitoring
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Rental Property Management

Full-service management from listing to lease, backed by 25+ years of hands-on experience.

  • AirBnB, VRBO & Sabbatical Homes
  • Cal Rentals & Home Exchange
  • Tenant Screenings & Agreements
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
  • Trusted Housesitters
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Vehicle & Car Management

Keeping your cars in top shape so they're ready when you need them.

  • Routine Maintenance Coordination
  • Service Provider Scheduling
  • Registration & Inspection Reminders
  • Detailing & Storage Oversight
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Routine & Regular Check-Ins

Consistent, proactive oversight to keep your property running smoothly year-round.

  • Monthly In-Person Check-Ins
  • Property Inspections
  • Proactive Planning

Properties I Manage & Host

Experienced rental manager.
7 properties & counting.

As an AirBnB Super Host with 25+ years of rental property experience across Berkeley and Lake Tahoe, I bring real expertise to managing your rental. Browse my current portfolio below.

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Panoramic House

Berkeley Hills, CA

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Prince Apartment

Berkeley, CA

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Oak Ridge Apartment

Berkeley, CA

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Forest East Bedroom

Berkeley, CA

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Forest West Bedroom

Berkeley, CA

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Forest House

Berkeley Hills, CA

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Tahoe House

Lake Tahoe, CA

Experienced rental property manager on today's rental listing tools

⭐ AirBnB Super Host 🏫 Sabbatical Homes 🐾 Trusted Housesitters 🔄 Home Exchange 🎓 Cal Rentals

Simple rates.
Real value.

Clear, fair, and dynamic rates designed to save you time, stress, and money.

10%
of Services Contracted
Property Maintenance & Improvements
You only pay me 10% of the total cost of the services that I contract and coordinate for you. I always provide 2–3 bids — the decision is always yours.
1st Month
+ 10-20%
of Gross Rental Income
Rental Management
Full management of your rental — listings, bookings, tenant screening, cleaning, and ongoing maintenance.
$TBD
Per Hour
Project Management
If you'd like for me to serve as the daily project manager over a specific home improvement project, my hourly rate is negotiable.

Let's Talk

Could you — or a loved one — benefit from my services?

Reach out for a free in-person consultation. No obligation — just a friendly conversation about how I can help simplify your life.

Laurent “Lo” de Janvry
Breathe Easy Estate Management · Berkeley, CA
breathe.easy.estate.management@gmail.com 📱 (510) 589-5944 Send Me a Message