Mark Delgado thought he’d cracked the code. A mechanic by trade, he’d spent years fixing engines and saving up to buy his first rental property in Contra Costa County. Now, with six properties across Richmond and Walnut Creek, he was supposed to be on the fast track to financial security—a legacy for his two teenage sons.
But instead of pride, all he felt was dread.
And it all came down to one word: evictions.
When the Dream Became a Drain
It started with the tenant in his El Cerrito duplex. She’d seemed nice enough—single mom, decent references—but three months in, the rent stopped coming. Mark gave her a grace period, then a warning. Excuses followed:
“I’ll pay next week.”
“My car broke down.”
“The check’s in the mail.”
Meanwhile, Mark was dipping into savings to cover the mortgage. Then came the tenant in San Pablo—a man who trashed the unit, ignored notices, and left Mark in a legal maze of California eviction timelines and endless court filings.
By July, Mark’s savings were drained. His youngest son asked for new basketball shoes, and Mark forced a smile he didn’t feel. His dream of becoming a landlord was suffocating him.
When He Finally Called Croskey Real Estate
When He Finally Called Croskey Real EstateA friend at the auto shop mentioned Croskey Real Estate Property Management in Pittsburg, CA. Mark hesitated. “I’m tough—I can handle it,” he thought.
But when he finally picked up the phone, Nancy from Croskey answered.
“Mark,” she said calmly, “we’ll take this off your plate. You focus on your life—we’ll handle the rest.”
That’s when everything changed.
The Croskey Difference in Action
Within days, Croskey’s team took charge:
✅ Eviction Resolution – They filed all legal notices, coordinated with the sheriff, and restored possession fast.
✅ Damage Control – Vendors were dispatched immediately for repairs, restoring the San Pablo home in days.
✅ Tenant Screening – New, qualified renters moved in—people verified for credit, employment, and rental history.
✅ Income Protection – Rent flowed again, backed by SureVestor protection and local compliance expertise.
For the first time in months, Mark exhaled. His accounts were back in the black, and his weekends belonged to his family again.
The Ending Mark Deserved
A few weeks later, Mark sat at a local Antioch gym, cheering his son from the bleachers. He wasn’t checking rent portals or stressing over maintenance invoices.
He’d finally done it—built real financial security, not just property ownership.
“I wish I’d called Croskey sooner,” he said.
If you’re ready to trade stress for strategy, Croskey Real Estate can help you do the same.