About Oak City Property Management Company
Your investments are as strong as oak.
Why Choose Oak City Properties?
We approach each property from both a professional and personal perspective, whether you are a first-time property owner or a seasoned investor. As real estate investors ourselves, we understand your concerns as a property owner and manage your investment the same way we would manage our own. No matter your investment goals, we want to help you succeed. Don’t hesitate to let Oak City Properties empower you by providing high-quality property management solutions.
The Best Leasing Experience Possible
Our goal to give you the absolute best leasing experience possible. We strive to give you the utmost level of care and attention that both you and your investment deserve.
We take pride in responding with swiftness, courtesy, and skill to every question and concern from owner and resident alike. It’s in our best interest that we make the landlord-tenant negotiations as smooth and mutually beneficial as possible. This way, we realize the full potential of every home and building that we manage. We believe this optimistic and ambitious view is what sets us apart from all other property management companies. If you need property management services near Raleigh-Durham, Cary or Chapel Hill, we are here for you.
Our Team
Oak City Properties Leasing Team
Brent Vaughn
Director of Leasing
Co-Founder, Broker
- Founded Oak City Properties in 2012
- Over 10 years in Property Management in North Carolina
- East Carolina University Alumni
- Office: (919) 232-9222
- Mobile: (919) 434-7400
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Pamela Madigan
Broker
Senior Listing Agent
- Joined Oak City Properties in 2013
- Over 10 years experience in Real Estate in North Carolina
- East Carolina University Alumni
- Office: (919) 232-9222
- Mobile: (919) 395-8588
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Carlin O’Brien
Broker
Listing Agent
- Joined Oak City Properties in 2018
- Over 10 years experience in Real Estate in North Carolina
- High Point University Alumni
- Office: (919) 232-9222
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Oak City Properties Property Management Team
Jim O’Brien
Director of Property Management
Co-Founder, Broker-In-Charge
- Co-Founded Oak City Properties in 2012
- Over 10 Years in Real Estate in North Carolina
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Alumni
- Office: (919) 232-9222
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Joanne Lastra
Senior Property Manager
- Joined Oak City Properties in 2016
- Over 10 years in Property Management in North Carolina
- Berkeley College Alumni
- Office: (919) 232-9222
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Cindi Vaughn
Office Manager
- Joined Oak City Properties in 2015
- Makes everything run smoothly
- University of Ohio Alumni
- Office: (919) 232-9222
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We’ve streamlined the experience of purchasing and owning investment properties through a trusted and reliable mindset built on decades of measured success. Our team of real estate and investment professionals are ready to help you manage your most significant assets through a hands-on approach that focuses on consistently generating results. Want to learn more about our commitment to effective real estate investing and property management? Contact us today.
