HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 22, 2022

How Much Notice Should You Give a Tenant before Entering Your Property?

Tenants have a right to privacy and quiet enjoyment. In California, landlords aren’t permitted to show up at a home and demand to be let in. You’ll need a reason to be there, and you’ll need to have provided a reasonable amount of notice. There has been some confus...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 8, 2022

How to Handle Tenant - Neighbor Disputes in Long Beach, CA?

Managing disputes and conflicts often comes with the territory when you’re renting out a home in Long Beach. You may have tenants who are displeased about maintenance taking too long. There might be arguments over the security deposit. Maybe you’ll have to threaten your r...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, November 24, 2022

What To Do When Your Irvine Home Isn't Renting

The rental property owners in Irvine, CA, often experience prolonged vacancies despite their property being in good condition and located in one of the best neighborhoods in Irvine. It makes them wonder what else they can do to get the property rented quickly. If that sounds ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, October 27, 2022

Mistakes Irvine Landlords Should Avoid with Rental Properties

Buying a rental property in Irvine, CA, demands a significant investment of time and money, and any mistakes or erroneous decisions can result in severe financial and mental distress. While we often talk about things you should do to build a successful rental business, in thi...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, October 13, 2022

Dangers of a Vacant Property in Long Beach?

As a rental property owner, you are probably no stranger to the occasional vacancy in your Long Beach rental. There can be short and long vacancies while finding new tenants, making it rent-ready, and turning over the rental. However, if it stays vacant for too long, it can b...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 29, 2022

Property Management Fees Explained

Many Irvine landlords think they can save on property management fees by self-managing their rentals. However, they often end up facing costlier problems like more extended vacancies, lack of maintenance, and legal penalties. In our experience, that is why it is always a goo...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 15, 2022

How Long Will it Take to Rent My Home in Long Beach, CA?

Empty rental properties can be a substantial financial burden, especially when you're solely dependent on the rental income that you earn from it. Moreover, you need to bear the maintenance costs, spend on marketing the unit to attract tenants, and deal with other expenses su...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 1, 2022

How Do You Choose a Property Management Company?

Choosing a property management company in a fast-paced and competitive real estate market like Irvine requires immense research and analysis. It can be an overwhelming experience because you don't want to make an ill-informed decision and entrust an inefficient organization w...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, August 18, 2022

Will Charging a Higher Monthly Rent Mean More Income for You?

It seems like charging more in rent will immediately lead to more income for rental property owners. Sometimes, it works out this way. But not always. You should absolutely charge more rent if the market supports an increase. If it doesn’t, however, asking for ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, August 4, 2022

When Can You Expect to Break Even or See ROI for Your Long Beach Real Estate Investment?

Most investors buy rental properties because they want to earn money. They expect to earn cash flow in the short term through consistent rental income and they expect to earn long term ROI as their property increases in value.You need to realize that to really earn money on an in...