HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, March 30, 2023

How Do I Ensure My Irvine Rental Property Is Not Vacant for Long?

A vacant property can be a source of financial distress for you as a landlord, especially if you are dependent on the rental income for your other expenses, like mortgage payments. The vacancy rate in Orange County averaged 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021, which is quite l...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, March 2, 2023

Is Renting to Your Relatives A Good Idea? | Professional Long Beach Property Management Advice

Renting to your relatives is never a good idea, especially if you value the relationship you have with them.Part of your job as a landlord is to hold tenants accountable for paying rent on time, maintaining the property, and following the terms of the lease agreement. This isn&rs...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, February 16, 2023

Should You Require Renters Insurance for Your Irvine Investment Property?

Renters insurance has grown in popularity, and there are several good reasons for that: It’s cheap for your residents. It provides a lot of protection for tenants. It helps you protect your asset. We recommend that owners require renters insurance in their l...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, February 16, 2023

What Impacts the Full Return of a Security Deposit? | Long Beach Landlord Education

Collecting security deposits for a rental property is an essential process as the deposit covers the cost of damage done to the property by the tenant. The State of California decides the amount to charge as a security deposit. It also requires the leasing parties to abide by c...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, February 2, 2023

What Are the Best Ways to Collect Rent From Your Long Beach, CA Tenants?

To collect rent consistently and on time, you need to offer your Long Beach tenants multiple ways to pay. Most people today are comfortable paying for goods and services online, and they prefer that method of payment for its ease and convenience. But, not everyone is on board. An...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, January 19, 2023

What Types of Upgrades Do Tenants Want in an Irvine Rental Property?

Tenants are more educated than ever about the Irvine rental market, competing properties, and market-driven rental values. They know what they want in a rental property, and they have high expectations. If you want to attract the best tenants, reduce your rental’s vaca...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, January 5, 2023

Is Rental Income the Only Way to Make Money on Your Long Beach Investment Property?

It’s easy to think about your recurring rental income as the money-making part of your Long Beach real estate investment. That rent goes towards your mortgage payment, your insurance, taxes, HOA fees, and any other expenses that come with owning a rental home. You’re aware th...

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 ...