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By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 29, 2022

Property Management Fees Explained

Many Irvine landlords think they can save on property management fees by self-managing their rentals. However, they often end up facing costlier problems like more extended vacancies, lack of maintenance, and legal penalties. In our experience, that is why it is always a goo...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 15, 2022

How Long Will it Take to Rent My Home in Long Beach, CA?

Empty rental properties can be a substantial financial burden, especially when you're solely dependent on the rental income that you earn from it. Moreover, you need to bear the maintenance costs, spend on marketing the unit to attract tenants, and deal with other expenses su...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, September 1, 2022

How Do You Choose a 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?

Most investors buy rental properties because they want to earn money. They expect to earn cash flow in the short term through consistent rental income and they expect to earn long term ROI as their property increases in value.You need to realize that to really earn money on an in...

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. ...

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 | 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 acquirin...

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...