HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, March 5, 2020

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. This is true in some situations, but there are a few considerations to measure before you purchase a home warranty plan. ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, February 20, 2020

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 re...

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, November 17, 2019

Should I Get A Home Warranty On My Los Angeles Rental Property?

In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a Home Warranty Policy on your rental property.

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, November 17, 2019

Why You Should Do Regular Property Inspections on Your Los Angeles Rental

It is very important to complete regular property inspections to ensure your investment property is being cared for by the tenants. This video will describe some tenant nightmares and how they could have been avoided through regular property inspections.

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, November 17, 2019

How California’s New Rent Control Law Affects Los Angeles Area Property Owners

California recently implemented a new rent control law providing for limitations on rent increases and restrictions on termination of tenancy. Please watch for an overview of the new law and click on the link below to read the full legal text of AB-1482. As always, pl...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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. When yo...

By HCM Property Management - Saturday, February 9, 2019

Do You Know the Top 3 Pricing Questions to Ask an Irvine Property Management Company?

When shopping for property management services, it’s important to understand how fees are structured and what you’re really paying for. At HCM Property Management, we break it down into three key areas: the monthly management fee, leasing fees, and any additional char...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, October 5, 2017

What Does a Good Professional Property Management Company In Irvine Do?

At HCM Property Management, we handle every detail of your rental property so you can enjoy stress-free ownership. From preparing your home to lease, marketing it across 40+ sites, and running thorough background checks, to collecting rent, managing tenant relations, and ensuring...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

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 return on...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, July 13, 2017

Tenant Screening 101: How to Get the Best Tenant for Your Irvine Rental Property

Finding a reliable tenant is the cornerstone of successful property management. At HCM Property Management, we recommend a five-step tenant screening process: obtain tri-merge credit reports, run nationwide background checks, verify job and income, review asset statements, and co...