It’s common for nervous first-time homeowners to ask themselves if buying a home will be a wise investment. The truth is, if you’re worried about your financial future and fear you may regret buying the property — you may want to consider making your first home an investment property. By leveraging your property to earn…

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, boy, it can be a real headache. What’s a landlord to do when a tenant moves out and leaves personal belongings behind? We’re not talking about trash or a tube of lipstick. We’re talking about stuff like furniture, electronics, and clothing. Abandoned property poses a real problem…

Rental price has a direct impact on the quality of tenants that are placed in a unit. Well-qualified tenants know they will be approved at any available property for which they apply. They aren’t going to waste their time with properties that are priced too high. The tenants who are willing to pay more are…

At Harbor Property Management, we spend a lot of time vetting and screening potential renters. After all, we want good quality tenants to lease from our owners. Not only that, we want these quality tenants to stick around. Lease renewals are great for both the renter and the property owner. For the renter, he or…

You own it. What could be so hard about managing your own rental property? You’ve probably been taking care of your own home for years — mowing the lawn, making small repairs, cleaning and installing upgrades. So, why can’t you manage your rental yourself? As professional property managers in greater Los Angeles we tell owners…

The rental business can be tough — especially when you can’t find renters between occupancies. Is your property sitting vacant for too long between rental cycles? Do people walk out of your showings with a look of disgust on their faces? If so, your property could use a makeover. We’re not talking about a major…

One of our top goals at Harbor Property Management (aside from making money for our owners) is to provide excellent customer service for tenants. But really, while delivering service is important, the experience is also just as critical. If you think about it — it’s the memory of receiving the service that leaves a lasting impact. Harbor relies…

Here in Southern California, we come across many different types of tenants. We’ve seen the good — and the bad. Since we are part of a thorough vetting process for our property owners, however, we usually want to keep most of the good ones. After all, it saves money, time, and trouble to keep good…

We’re not going to beat around the bush. Property Management is a tough job — and it’s not for the faint of heart. Most property investors just don’t want the added hassle of managing their property. There are a select few, however, that insist on taking the bull by the horn and striking out on…