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With our educational videos and informative blogs, we share our knowledge and our expertise with investors and landlords of every experience level. Whether you’re not sure about where you should invest in Orange County or you need a little help with tenant screening and security deposits, we have probably answered your questions in one of our blogs. If we haven’t, get in touch! Your question might be answered on our next video.
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Keeping Calm When Your Home Becomes Your Long Beach Investment Property
Renting out a home that you grew up in or recently lived in can be extremely emotional. You might feel an attachment to the house that makes you very uncomfortable with the idea of perfect strangers living there now.
Marijuana in Your Rental Property in Irvine, CA – What are the Laws?
Marijuana is now legal in California, but it’s still considered an illegal drug on the federal level, and this is throwing some rental property owners into turmoil.
When Good Tenants Don’t Pay Rent | What’s an Irvine Property Manager to Do?
Bad tenants are a problem not only for you, but also for your property. There are a lot of reckless people out there who are willing to take advantage of rental property owners. They don’t pay rent on time and sometimes they don’t pay at all. They don’t take care of the property. Sometimes, they violate the lease agreement, moving in unauthorized pets and people or smoking marijuana inside the home despite your lease agreement prohibiting it.
When Is It Time to Change Your Property Manager in Irvine? | Orange County Landlord Advice
Choosing a property management company in Irvine or anywhere in Orange County can be overwhelming, and once you have a property manager, changing companies can seem almost impossible.
How Long Beach Property Managers Help Real Estate Investors Maximize ROI
Here’s how Long Beach property managers help investors like you grow their portfolios and maximize what they earn on their rental properties.
How Do I Manage My Rental Property If I Don’t Live Nearby? | Long Beach Property Management Expertise
Professional Long Beach property management is something we recommend for all rental property owners and investors. It’s especially critical for out-of-state and non-local landlords. If you own a home here in the Long Beach rental market but you don’t live nearby, you need a local expert to seamlessly handle the leasing, management, and maintenance of that home. You need a reliable contact for tenants and a qualified team of professionals who stay up to date on the constantly shifting laws and requirements.
Full Painting Vs. Touch Up
No one likes to spend money where they don’t have to, but today we want to discuss the pros and cons of doing a full painting vs.touch up painting on your rental property turnover. Here are a few items to consider: 1. More Rental Applications Potential new tenants...
Why You Should Do Regular Property Inspections on Your Los Angeles Rental
You made it through the difficult task of marketing your property, locating a good tenant, completing the background investigation, and moving them into your Los Angeles or Orange County rental property.
Should I Get A Home Warranty On My Los Angeles Rental Property?
Obtaining a home warranty on your Los Angeles or Orange County rental property may seem like a good idea to protect you from potentially high repair costs.
How California’s New Rent Control Law Affects Los Angeles Area Property Owners
As you may be aware, California has a new Rent Control Law titled AB-1482. It’s called the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. In the past, rent control restrictions had been isolated to specific cities or communities, but the new law affects ALL of California. So, if you own a rental property in Los Angeles or Orange County, there are a few key details you will need to be aware of to be in compliance with the new law. Also, the new law will generally not override municipalities that have existing rent control provisions.
Do You Know the Top 3 Pricing Questions to Ask an Irvine Property Management Company?
Not all Irvine property management companies offer the same services for the same price, and that can make comparison shopping hard. It’s important to be sure you’re asking the right questions when you gather information on different property management companies....
What Does a Good Professional Property Management Company In Irvine Do?
Rental management might seem a bit mysterious if you’re not familiar with the field, so today we are sharing a bit about what a property manager actually does. In summary, we are acting on your behalf to market your property and manage your tenants to maximize the...
Tenant Screening 101: How to Get the Best Tenant for Your Irvine Rental Property
One of the most important topics in Irvine property management is finding a great tenant. Conducting a tenant background check includes five key elements: credit, backgr ound, income, assets, and rental history. Credit Reports Not all credit reports are created equal....
The Benefits of Working with HCM Property Management in Irvine, CA
We are talking to you today about why some of our current clients have chosen to work with us. HCM Property Management can most effectively help you increase the near and long term value of your investment property and maximize your returns. There are three ways that...
The Core Tenant Responsibilities Every Landlord Should Know
When considering property maintenance, we usually think of those responsibilities: fixing or replacing broken appliances, changing locks and performing major repairs. However, some tasks don’t necessarily always fall to property management. Your tenants also have...
7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Enhance Your Rental Property
If you are strapped for cash, time or both, it can be difficult to get your property rent-ready. Here are 7 ways to freshen up your rental and get it rented quickly. 7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Enhance Your Rental Property Start With Curb Appeal What does the outside of...
3 Tips to Transform Your Tenants From Uninterested Residents to Lively Customers
What is the best way to maximize revenue for a rental property? One key element would be reducing vacancies. Raising rents is important, but consider that one month’s worth of vacancy equals 8% of your revenue per year. You stand to lose much more in vacancy over the...
4 Vacation Rental Policies to Boost Bookings & Maximize Profits
4 Vacation Rental Policies to Boost Bookings & Maximize Profits You should treat your vacation home just like you do a business—income has to be equal to or greater than expenses. Here are a few ideas you might want to consider making to your reservation policies...
Tips to Painlessly Switch Property Management Companies
Here are a few key points you should follow if you are going to hire a new property management company. 5 Steps to Changing Property Management Companies 1. Make a Wish List Before making a change, write down everything you currently like and dislike about the...
Professional Property Management: Why Use Them and How to Empower Them?
Are you getting the most out of your property management company? It’s surprising the number of investors/landlords who don’t take full advantage of the services, resources and skills that their property management company provide. Wise investors empower their...
What You Need To Know About Investing In A Rental Property
There are a lot of ways to invest in real estate. A great way for building serious wealth in this world is through investing in rental property. This post will take a look at why rental properties can be such a powerful investment tool and how you can begin investing...
Pros & Cons of Single Family Rental Properties
Single family properties are great rental properties, but like anything else they have both pros and cons. Here is a list of both. Single Family Rental Property Pros Usually there are fewer expenses. Tenants tend to be responsible for yard maintenance and all...
Why a Great Property Manager is More Important Than a Great Property
Investing Is Not Easy Investing in a piece of real estate can be an exhausting task. You have several variables to pay attention to, lots of math to do, and your financial future rides on the efficacy of every decision you make as part of that process. Once you have...
7 Common Elements Tenants Seek Out in a Prospective Rental
All tenants have differing wants, needs and desires. These wants, needs and desires translate into the type and location of properties they wish to live in. It is essential for a landlord to understand what is important to prospective tenants. Here is a list of common...
10 Popular Rental Property Tax Write-Offs
Here are some of the most important deductions you could benefit from: 1. Interest on Your Rental-Related Loans. It’s important to make the distinction between principal and interest. You cannot deduct the amount of the loan (the principal), but you can deduct the...
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