
Joy Kane
Executive Long Term Property Manager
Joy is highly experienced in Property Management with a wealth of diverse experiences in real estate, ranging from real estate transactions, Tenant Relations, the all aspects of Property Management, with emphasis of legal real estate affairs. She holds a California Real Estate License and her Broker’s License. Joy is so very proud that she has managed over 1000 properties in her career with significantly large portfolios, handling everything from leasing, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting, with exceptional organizational skills and continuous communication. She holds an in-depth knowledge of Landlord-Tenant Law. Joy continues to excel in overseeing residential properties, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering positive relationships between Owners and Tenants. She enjoys the challenge to practice in smooth eloquence, in an area of business that can hold friction at times. Joy is an exemplary, trusted Professional in the industry, marked by her expertise in market analysis, contract negotiations, and problem solving.
Outside of work, Joy possesses the trust and loyalties of her close friends and family. She enjoys spending quality time with her cutie Maltipoo pup, named Sahara, taking exciting and expansive cruises, and spending time in the outdoor coastal living being connected to nature.

Emily Young
Executive Long Term Property Manager
With over a decade of hands-on experience in Property Management, Emily Young brings deep expertise and dedication to her role at Penny Realty. Her extensive background spans residential housing, privatized communities, and commercial real estate, giving her a well-rounded and strategic approach to managing diverse portfolios.
Having lived throughout the United States and internationally, Emily approaches her work with a global perspective and a flexible, people-centered mindset, as she loves multi-cultural diversity, exploring different traditions, immersing in lively music and dance from around the world. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending weekends with her husband and two sons, exploring the city, and discovering new restaurants, visiting local parks, and going on bike rides together.
Emily is an active volunteer, dedicating time to her older son’s Boy Scout Troop and ROTC Program. She also supports her younger son at Autism-related therapies and events. Emily cheers on her husband’s sumo wrestling tournaments. Her commitment to family and community reflects the same care and dedication that she brings to her professional work with her Owners, Residents, and Vendors.

Hunter Curtis
Vacation Rental Manager
Hunter manages with a broad and strategic understanding of the vacation rental market, long-term rentals, advanced pricing structures, in-house transaction coordination, and system automations. He oversees the complete set-up and optimization of the booking system, pricing models, maintenance coordination, and automation workflows. Hunter’s strengths contribute to his hands-on leadership style, along with a deep understanding of applicable laws.
Hunter is so passionate about the real estate industry and its trends with approximately a decade of experience. He finds deep fulfillment in creating smooth, successful experiences for both Property Owners and Guests alike. Outside of work, Hunter enjoys baking artisan gourmet breads, playing beach volleyball, and spending quality time with his loving wife.

Carson Steuck
Assistant Property Manager
Carson holds outstanding passion and experience in Property Management, handling single family dwellings, condos, and multi-family units, focused on leasing strategies and harvesting a volatilely, growing Resident Populace. He began his Property Management Career in college, as a Property Assistant for an on-campus apartment community. Carson prides himself on his acute professional character, and interpersonal skills. He is highly resourceful and talented in creative, out-of-the-box thinking and time management. Every day, Carson amazes the Team with his cool and collective manner, and how he gets everything on his plate handled in his super chill way, thoroughly and to perfection.
Additionally, Carson has held professional positions catered to optimum customer service/relations and sales growth, and expansion opportunities. Carson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from San Diego State University.
In his free time, Carson assists and supports his nephews with little league and other youth sports. He also enjoys playing golf along the California coastal courses, watching exciting sport events, traveling to diverse, attractive locations, and spending quality time with close family and friends…a true MUST.

Amanda Castaneda
Assistant Property Manager
Amanda is passionate and experienced in Property Management. Dedication is her mantra, possessing strong characteristics in supreme organizational skills, follow-through, attention to detail, reliability, resourcefulness, and clear, professional communication. Amanda is known for providing excellent Client Service and being an elite Liaison for Owners and Residents in diplomatic fashion. Many of Amanda’s daily functions include coordinating maintenance requests, assisting with lease agreements, and supporting all daily property management operations. Amanda earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from California State University San Marcos, where she learned to develop a strong foundation in interpersonal skills, professionalism, and client relations---all tools for life!
When not working, Amanda enjoys spending quality time with her Fiancé and her adorably, snuggly German Shepard, Nala. Amanda loves to travel and explore new, diverse places. She is always up for a challenging hike with her family. Amanda is a big fan of trying out new, local restaurants, and spending time outdoors whenever possible, enjoying life’s simple pleasures.
