California Property Management Blog

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Friday, June 18, 2021

How to Protect Your LA County Rental from Potential Damages

Damage to your LA county rental property is likely to occur because of a tenant’s abuse or neglect, a vacancy that led to vandalism or criminal activity, or a natural disaster or catastrophe that was unanticipated.We recommend a solid insurance policy for both you and your ...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Friday, May 21, 2021

Cosmetic Upgrades That Add Value to Your LA County Investment

If you’re like most real estate investors, you’re always looking for ways to increase the value of your LA County rental property. With the market still in recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to focus on what you can control. You don’t...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Friday, May 7, 2021

2021 Property Management Market Trends to Look For

At Bell Properties, we like to stay a few steps ahead of the latest market trends. It allows us to prepare for what’s to come and help our rental property owners work through the unique challenges and opportunities that come with every new year and every new quarter.No one ...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, May 9, 2019

Rental Inspection Checklist - What Should You Look for in Orange County Rentals?

Inspecting your rental home serves two important purposes. First, it allows you to look for deferred maintenance that your tenant may not have reported. Second, it allows you to see if your tenant is following the terms of your lease. Every landlord should inspect the property ...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, May 2, 2019

How to Evict a Tenant - A Step by Step Eviction Process in Orange County

Eviction is not a pleasant process for anyone. Hopefully, you have done a thorough job of screening your tenants and there’s an unlikely chance that you’ll ever have to evict a renter. But, unexpected things happen all the time, and your otherwise good tenant might suddenly...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, April 25, 2019

Hiring an LA County Property Manager vs. Self Managing - What is Best for You?

Whether you have made an intentional choice to buy an investment property or you are preparing to rent out a home you inherited or once lived in, you’ll have to decide whether you’re going to manage it on your own or hire a professional management company to take care of it...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, April 18, 2019

5 Common Questions to Ask a Los Angeles Property Manager

When you’re looking for a Los Angeles property manager, it’s a good idea to do some research. You’ll want to visit the websites of local companies and investigate their online reputations. Read some reviews and take a look at their affiliations and associations. You’ll...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, April 4, 2019

Tips on Handling Security Deposit Returns - LA County Property Management

If there is one area that inspires the most disputes between landlords and tenants, it’s the security deposit. Tenants always think they are leaving the home in pristine condition and deserve to get their entire deposit back. Landlords often think that even wear and tear is t...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, March 28, 2019

Do You Need to Change Property Management Companies in Orange County?

Change can be scary, especially when the change involves one of your greatest investments: your rental property or your rental portfolio. However, if your current Orange County property management company isn’t delivering, it’s absolutely critical that you find new manageme...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, March 21, 2019

Should you Rent or Sell Your Investment Property? - Los Angeles Out of State Landlord Advice

Deciding whether to sell or rent out your home can be a difficult decision. Ultimately, it will depend on your financial situation and your future plans. It also depends heavily on both the sales market and the rental market. If you’re moving out of town for work, military o...

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