HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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. W...

By HCM Property Management - Friday, June 9, 2017

The Benefits of Working with HCM Property Management in Irvine, CA

At HCM Property Management, we help maximize the value of your rental property through three key factors: getting you top rental rates, securing reliable tenants with our exclusive tenant guarantee, and keeping your property in excellent condition. With added benefits like 24/7 m...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, June 8, 2017

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 we do th...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Real Estate – It's About the Cash Flow!

Real Estate Investing – It's All About the Cash Flow! When thinking about Real Estate Investing, many people say the three most important words in real estate are location, location, location. And while this may be the case for some of the best looking and most presti...

By HCM Property Management - Monday, December 7, 2015

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 respons...

By HCM Property Management - Wednesday, December 2, 2015

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 your prop...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, November 10, 2015

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 long ter...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, November 3, 2015

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 in 2016 t...

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, September 20, 2015

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 interest on ...

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, September 20, 2015

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 elements te...