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By HCM Property Management - Thursday, January 20, 2022

What Landlords Need to Consider About Swimming Pools | Irvine Real Estate Investing

Property investors looking for rental homes in Irvine are likely to stay away from those with swimming pools. Not only do they increase your insurance premiums and your liability, they can also be expensive to maintain. However, tenants tend to like them, and you can usually ea...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, January 6, 2022

Does Professional Property Management Cost More than DIY Management?

Managing your own Long Beach rental property may seem like an attractive option. You get to maintain complete control over your investment and how it’s leased, managed, and maintained. You might also think you’re saving money since you’re not paying a management...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 23, 2021

Should I Rent Or Sell My House? | Irvine Rental Market

The Irvine rental market is pretty strong right now. There’s a higher demand for good rental housing than there is supply, which means property owners are able to charge higher rents and be more selective when it comes to choosing tenants. It’s an excellent time to be ren...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 9, 2021

Landlord-Friendly Home Improvements To Tackle

Many people live in rental apartments, and even though this is considered your living space, the property is not yours. It is very rare that people rent an empty apartment and fill it with their things. Whatever furniture and other home elements are inside, they belong to your ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 9, 2021

How to Find A Good Renter

For Long Beach rental property owners, tenants are customers. They’re paying rent on time every month, helping you take care of your asset, and fulfilling the requirements of the lease agreement you both signed. At least that’s what good tenants are doing. How can you...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, November 25, 2021

What is the Fair Market Rent Value of My Irvine Investment Property?

Renting out an Irvine investment property requires reliable rental data and a good understanding of the local market. Before you can list your home, advertise its availability, and find a tenant, you must establish the fair market rental value for that home. This is how prospec...

Top 10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Long Beach Property Manager

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, November 11, 2021

Pandemic Impacts on Tenant Relations; What Irvine Property Managers Can Do

Dealing with tenants under normal circumstances can sometimes be challenging for owners and property managers in Irvine. During times of high stress like the Covid-19 pandemic, things can quickly become even more frustrating. There are strong signs of improvement. With vaccine...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, October 14, 2021

How to Handle Maintenance in Your Long Beach Investment Property

Maintaining your Long Beach rental property is your responsibility as a landlord, and it’s also an important part of investing successfully. Well-maintained homes always rent for more than those that are deteriorating and showing signs of age. Protect the condition of your as...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 30, 2021

Handling Rental Property Inspections the Right Way

Rental property inspections are the best tool you have to protect the condition of your investment home and ensure your tenants are following the terms of your lease. Inspections also allow you to check for deferred and unreported damage, which can get expensive if not take...