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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 - Thursday, January 6, 2022

Does Professional 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...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 23, 2021

Should I Rent Or Sell My House? | Irvine Rental Market

The Irvine rental market is pretty strong right now. There’s a higher demand for good rental housing than there is supply, which means property owners are able to charge higher rents and be more selective when it comes to choosing tenants. It’s an excellent time to be ren...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 9, 2021

Landlord-Friendly Home Improvements To Tackle

Many people live in rental apartments, and even though this is considered your living space, the property is not yours. It is very rare that people rent an empty apartment and fill it with their things. Whatever furniture and other home elements are inside, they belong to your ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, December 9, 2021

How to Find A Good Renter

For Long Beach rental property owners, tenants are customers. They’re paying rent on time every month, helping you take care of your asset, and fulfilling the requirements of the lease agreement you both signed. At least that’s what good tenants are doing. How can you...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, November 25, 2021

What is the Fair Market Rent Value of My Irvine Investment Property?

Renting out an Irvine investment property requires reliable rental data and a good understanding of the local market. Before you can list your home, advertise its availability, and find a tenant, you must establish the fair market rental value for that home. This is how prospec...