About Bear
A boutique firm, built by a Newport Beach local.
Bear Property Management is one person’s answer to everything owners dislike about big-firm management — built around transparency, straight dealing, and a single point of accountability: Adam Tomalas.
Adam Tomalas
Founder & Designated Broker · CA DRE #02222825
Meet the founder
Adam Tomalas, the driving force behind Bear.
As a lifelong Newport Beach resident, Adam has cultivated a deep affection for the local area, which now serves as the primary focus of his property management practice.
Specializing in property management within Orange County’s coastal cities — including Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach — Adam has carved a niche for himself as a specialist known for his exceptional negotiation skills, underscored by his commitment to transparency and straightforward dealings.
He firmly believes that when clients entrust their properties to him, it’s an honor — and he tirelessly dedicates himself to helping them achieve their objectives. Through collaborative partnerships and a client-centric focus, Bear Property Management Company has established itself as a trusted property management ally, giving owners the support and expertise they need to thrive.
"When someone hands me the keys to their property, I treat it as an honor — and I manage it like it's my own."
Licensed, local, and accountable.
License
CA DRE #02222825
Member
CAR
Operated by
Tomalas Properties, Inc.
Founded
2023
How we work
Four principles that run Bear.
The boutique model isn’t a marketing angle — it’s how every decision gets made.
Transparent, flat pricing.
7% of monthly rent plus a one-time 25% monthly rent leasing fee. No setup fees, no marketing fees, no maintenance markup. What you’re quoted is what you pay.
One person accountable
You hire Adam, and Adam stays accountable — reviewing every analysis, approving every vendor, answering every call. One phone line, one inbox.
Straight dealing
Transparency and straightforward dealings, start to finish. No overselling, no surprises on the statement — just honest guidance and the numbers behind it.
Local fluency
A lifelong local who knows OC’s coastal markets block by block — the school-district timing, the HOA quirks, the rent ranges that change street to street.
Accountability you can hold us to.
The values on this page aren’t just words — they’re backed by six specific guarantees, each with a named recourse if Bear ever falls short.
Read the Bear Promise →
Work with Adam directly
See what your property could rent for — reviewed personally by Adam.
Tell us about your property and within 24 hours you’ll receive a written rental analysis prepared specifically for your address — not an automated estimate.
- Achievable rent range based on live local comps
- Days-to-rent estimate for your neighborhood and bedroom count
- Honest, straightforward guidance — no pressure
- Every placement backed by the Six Guarantees
Free Rental Analysis
Personally reviewed by Adam Tomalas, Owner
60 seconds. Three quick steps. Adam handles the rest.