Services
Our services are designed for clients who want guidance and structure when they make complex real estate decisions in the Santa Ynez Valley.
π Renovation & ADU Project Guidance
Comprehensive planning and oversight so your property improvements stay clear, organized, and on track.
Feasibility review for renovations and ADUs
Planning the next steps from concept through permitting
Connecting you with key professionals including designers, contractors, and lenders
Support with timelines, decisions, and tradeoffs
Mini-Sessions starting at $250
π‘ Property Advisory
One-on-one advisory sessions to shape your real estate plans in and around the Santa Ynez Valley.
Buying and selling guidance that fits your goals and timing
Market insight for neighborhoods, country properties, and schools
Property evaluation with a focus on potential, risks, and next steps
πΌ Investment & Short-Term Rental Strategy
Strategic support for income properties and vacation rentals, from evaluation to launch.
Property potential evaluation including cap rate, income estimates, budgets, and break-even calculations
Long term planning for ownership, improvements, and returns
Set up and staging guidance so the property is guest ready and aligned with your target market
Guiding Your Home Journey
Melissa brings a project management mindset to real estate so you can plan, evaluate, and move forward with confidence. She guides renovations, ADU builds, and investment projects from idea to execution.
She help clients bring clarity and structure to improving and investing in real estate, especially when the path forward feels overwhelming.
Whether you are renovating a home, building an ADU, or exploring an investment or short term rental, Melissa works with clients who are excited about what is possible but unsure where to begin.
Melissa works with
Homeowners considering renovations
Buyers looking for properties with potential
Investors exploring income properties
Families relocating to Santa Ynez Valley
Not sure where to start? Letβs begin with a conversation.


Serving
Serving Santa Barbara County including Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez Valley, Carpinteria, and Goleta.
Melissa Krantz
Property Advisor & Project Manager
π 805 697 1337
βοΈ melissa@blackoakhm.com
Dan Ferguson
Investor Consultant
Flips, Value Add, ROI Analysis - DRE 02305088
π 805 538 6044
Cristopher Lapp
Founder and Managing Broker
Real Estate Broker - DRE 01093529 Mortgage Broker - NMLS 337660
π 805 538 6044
βοΈ cris@blackoaklc.com
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