HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 1, 2022

How Do You Choose an Irvine 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?

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By HCM Property Management - Thursday, July 21, 2022

Warning Signs That A Rental is Not a Good Long Beach Property Investment

Your investment goals will drive the type of Long Beach investment property that’s right for you. As you’re looking for your next acquisition (or your first), make sure you’re checking off the boxes that you need to enjoy a successful investment experience. In a ma...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, July 7, 2022

Orange County Rental Market Update 2021

The rental market in Orange County at the end of 2021 is hot. Rents are high, and there’s a large demand for well-maintained rental homes. This is good news for property owners and investors, and an excellent reason to consider buying an investment property in Irvine or through...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, June 23, 2022

Long Beach Rental Market Update 2022

The Long Beach rental market finished 2021 strong and halfway into 2022 has remained so. We expect only more growth and additional opportunities for investors and landlords in the coming months. If you’re renting out a property or properties now, you can expect higher rents...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, June 9, 2022

When Investing in Real Estate, You Need a Budget | A Long Beach Property Management How-To

When you’re preparing to invest in Long Beach rental homes, you’ll need a financial plan that examines where you are, what you expect to earn, and what you’ll need to spend. A good plan will compare your available funds with the anticipated cost of acquiring and owning a ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, May 26, 2022

What Can Irvine Property Managers Pay for with a Tenant’s Security Deposit?

A security deposit is collected before a lease term to protect property owners in the event that there’s damage to the property or the tenants’ don’t fulfill the terms of their lease agreement. Irvine landlords and property managers hold the deposit throughout the lease...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, May 12, 2022

What to Do If the Security Deposit Doesn’t Cover Tenant Damage?

California security deposit law limits what you can collect when a tenant is moving into your Irvine rental property. Usually, if you’ve done some good tenant screening and you’ve maintained an excellent professional relationship with your residents, you can count on a mo...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, April 28, 2022

Wear & Tear in an Irvine Rental Property; What’s Considered Normal?

Defining wear and tear isn’t always easy. You might look at a warped cabinet or a door that doesn’t close properly and think it’s damage that was caused by your Irvine tenant. But your tenant may consider those same issues simple wear and tear since nothing was done to in...