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By HCM Property Management - Thursday, April 14, 2022

Are You Ready to Be a Landlord? Long Beach Property Management Q&A

Renting out a Long Beach property can be an outstanding opportunity for anyone who wants to earn some consistent rental income while their asset grows in value. But, you have to do one of two things in order to have a successful experience. Either you have to be sure you’re...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, March 31, 2022

Emotional Support Animals in Your Rental Property? | Long Beach Property Management

Perhaps an existing tenant or an applicant has informed you that they have an emotional support animal. Do you know how to respond and what this means for your Long Beach rental property? It’s an area of the law that’s still confusing to many people, even experienced...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, March 17, 2022

Is Landlord Insurance All You Need to Fully Cover Your Irvine Rental Property?

To completely protect your Irvine investment property, landlord insurance is a good starting point. However, you want as much protection as possible, so make sure you’re not simply looking for coverage that meets the minimum standards. You need to make sure you’re protected a...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, March 3, 2022

How to Be a Good Renter in a Long Beach Rental Property

Today we’re talking to tenants, specifically to tenants who would like to have a great rental experience and enjoy a good relationship with their landlords or property managers. How can you work with the people you’re renting from to ensure you can stay in the home as lon...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, February 17, 2022

How to Be a Good Property Manager in Irvine, CA

Being a good property manager is an excellent way to earn more with your investment property because you’ll retain tenants for longer periods of time and avoid expensive vacancies and turnover costs. Whether you’re a new landlord or an experienced landlord who has fa...

By HCM Property Management - Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Fair Housing & Landlord Tenant Law in Long Beach, CA: Protecting Yourself and Your Asset

Providing an equal housing opportunity to all of your potential applicants is one of your responsibilities as a landlord. You need to establish and share your qualifying rental criteria so everyone knows what’s required to be approved. Then, you need to accept and screen ev...

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 - Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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By HCM Property Management - Thursday, January 6, 2022

Does Professional Long Beach 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 fee. ...