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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...
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...
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 earn higher rents with pools, so there are plenty of good reasons to rent out a home with a private swimming pool.
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. ...
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 renting out a well-maintained home in a desirable neighborhood.
How to Find A Good Renter | Long Beach Property Management
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 find a renter who performs the way you expect and need?
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...
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 prospective tenants will decide whether they want to see it or apply for it.
Top 10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Long Beach Property Manager
Quite a bit of research, due diligence, and interviewing are necessary when you’re looking for a Long Beach property management company to lease, manage, and maintain your investment properties. We know this process can be overwhelming, but it’s worth your time and effort. You want to be sure you’re choosing the best property management partner.
Pandemic Impacts on Tenant Relations; What Irvine Property Managers Can Do
Dealing with tenants under normal circumstances can sometimes be challenging for owners and property managers in Irvine. During times of high stress like the Covid-19 pandemic, things can quickly become even more frustrating.
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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!
The property managers are always quick to respond and provide friendly and helpful service. The handyman who came out to help with a garbage disposal replacement was on time, worked quickly and cleaned up after himself. We have been very happy with the service we have received thus far.
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
We had questions that we needed answers for. Luisa Jimenez and Vicky Viajar were really helpful and were very pleasant. They answered our questions and addressed our concerns. They were also quick to respond!
