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…

Home – be it a single family house or an apartment – is where the heart is. At Harbor Property Management, we strive to make sure all our tenants are happy and content. Not only that, we know that both renters and owners are interested in a good deal. We know that the longer a…

Harbor Property Management broker Scott Colette was recently quoted in an Orange Country Register article about the sky-rocketing rent for Southern California apartments. “It’s crazy,” said Colette told the OC Register. “We are seeing (rents for apartments) I used to see for single-family homes.” High demand and very little vacancies are what’s driving rents higher…

Successful property management companies pride themselves on keeping their fingers on the pulse of the industry; knowing what lies ahead for them as well as their clients. Harbor Property Management consistently stays informed on market trends and conditions, allowing us to roll with the punches and keeping our client’s best interests in mind. The Evolving…

Commercial Properties in San Pedro and the South Bay are usually run by two kinds of people. The first, is the owner of the establishment. He takes charge of running the day to day operations of his property. But if and when he decides to hand over these daily activities, that’s when a property management…

When you first purchased your rental property, you probably did so with the idea that it would be a great way to bring in an extra stream of income without having to put out a great deal of extra work. Of course, you, like so many others, soon found out the truth; that owning a…