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What to Look Out for When Investing in Long Beach Real Estate: What NOT to Buy
We spend a lot of time talking to investors about what they should look for when they’re investing in Long Beach real estate. But, what should you avoid? This question is just as important. New investors are especially susceptible to acting quickly and making...
How Does Landlord Insurance Work and Why You Need It | An Irvine Property Manager Explains
We’re often asked about insurance requirements, and we cannot stress enough how important it is for you to have landlord insurance when you’re renting out an Irvine property. You never know when there’s going to be a fire, flood, or major catastrophe at your...
When Is the Right Time to Invest in the Irvine Rental Market?
Does it seem like everyone is trying to buy or sell real estate right now? It’s an interesting period for the Irvine rental market. Vacancy is extremely low, rental rates are high, and well-qualified tenants are desperately looking for attractive and affordable rental...
Top 5 Business Tips for Novice Long Beach Rental Property Investors
When you’re ready to invest in the Long Beach real estate market for the first time, you’re likely to feel a lot of enthusiasm and energy. Every expert you’ve listened to has likely told you that real estate investments are great ways to build wealth. You’ve heard it...
Building Wealth with Property Investments in Irvine | Real Estate Investor Expertise
Is building long-term wealth your goal as a real estate investor? It should be. A lot of people will buy a piece of property and quickly get frustrated that it’s not earning them the amount of money they expected right away. That’s because real estate investing...
5 Most Common Reasons Your Long Beach Investment Property Won’t Rent
It’s hard to wait out a vacancy when you’re renting out a property. Your goal is to have that home snapped up right away, by a great tenant who is paying the rent you ask. That doesn’t always happen, and if your home isn’t renting as quickly as you expected, there...
Irvine Real Estate Investing Tips for Beginner’s | Finding Success
The real estate market is moving quickly right now, and with interest rates rising, this is the time to invest in an Irvine property if you’ve been thinking about doing it for the first time. Investing in Irvine offers an opportunity to build wealth in the long term...
Where Do I Buy a Real Estate Investment in Long Beach, CA?
The Long Beach real estate market is thriving, and this is an excellent time to purchase a rental home. If you’ve been thinking about buying your first investment home, now is a good time to get started. If you’re hoping to add an asset or several assets to your...
What to Look for When Buying an Irvine Rental Property?
What does the best rental property in Irvine look like? If you’re searching for your next investment property (or even your first!), your success will depend on making the right choice. At HCM Property Management, we’ve been helping investors identify opportunities...
Top 5 Questions to Ask Potential Irvine Tenants and What Not to Ask
When you’re screening Irvine tenants, you want to be sure you’re placing residents who can be counted on to pay the rent on time, take care of your property, and follow the terms of your lease agreement. The screening process needs to be consistent and compliant with...
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Working with Dianne has been one of the best experiences that I have had while working with a management company. She is always quick to respond and is very friendly. Happy to be renting through a company that has employees like her. Great customer service is hard to come by these days!
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Renee is a top notch coordinator. She is always going above and beyond with her help when needed and has the best follow up track record of any property management coordinator that I’ve ever worked with. I always make sure to ask for her specifically because I know she will get things done. Everyone else has been equally helpful and a great experience working with HCM
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