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Blog Post Smart Home Tech for Rentals in Orange County: Boost Security Without Breaking Privacy Laws

Smart Home Tech for Rentals in Orange County: Boost Security Without Breaking Privacy Laws

By Jacob Canter Wednesday, January 7, 2026
If you are a landlord in Orange County, you have probably discovered that “four walls and a lock” are no longer enough. Tenants now look for home security with a modern security system, motion detection, and even smart refrigerators that they can control from the...
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Blog Post The Difference Between Managing Single-Family Homes and Multifamily Properties: A Guide for Self-Managed Landlords

The Difference Between Managing Single-Family Homes and Multifamily Properties: A Guide for Self-Man...

By Jacob Canter Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Difference Between Managing Single-Family Homes and Multifamily Properties: A Guide for Self-Managed LandlordsIf you’re a self-managed landlord, you already know property management can be both rewarding and challenging. But not all investment properties are created equ...
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Blog Post Can I Manage My Own Rental Property? Professional vs. Self-Management

Can I Manage My Own Rental Property? Professional vs. Self-Management

By Jacob Canter Sunday, December 21, 2025
It is 2:17 a.m. on a Tuesday, and your phone lights up. A tenant reports a burst water heater, and water is creeping under baseboards. You are calling plumbers before the damage spreads. Last week, you chased a rent payment that never arrived. The week before, a “quick...
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Blog Post Your Complete Guide to How Property Management Works in Huntington Beach

Your Complete Guide to How Property Management Works in Huntington Beach

By Jacob Canter Sunday, December 7, 2025
Sun on your face, boards on the roof, dinner on Main Street. That is the Huntington Beach you bought into. But owning a rental here can feel very different: a faucet bursts at 3 a.m., a notice you do not fully understand lands in your inbox, and the “perfect” applican...
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Blog Post How Huntington Beach Landlords Can Prepare a Security Deposit Disposition Like a Pro

How Huntington Beach Landlords Can Prepare a Security Deposit Disposition Like a Pro

By Jacob Canter Wednesday, December 3, 2025
How Huntington Beach Landlords Can Prepare a Security Deposit Disposition Like a ProAs a Huntington Beach landlord, few moments are more critical than finalizing a tenant’s move-out and handling their security deposit. The Disposition of Security Deposit is not only a legal...
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Blog Post Accessibility for Huntington Beach Rental Property: A Guide to Reasonable Accommodations

Accessibility for Huntington Beach Rental Property: A Guide to Reasonable Accommodations

By Jacob Canter Friday, November 21, 2025
A tenant using a wheelchair arrives to tour your rental property, but a single step at the entrance prevents her from getting inside.As a property owner, you lose a potential tenant and may also risk violating Fair Housing regulations. In the city of Huntington, accessibility is ...
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Blog Post How to Spot Rental Application Scams in Orange County

How to Spot Rental Application Scams in Orange County

By Jacob Canter Friday, November 7, 2025
Orange County’s hot market makes the rental application stage a prime target for rental scammers. A polished online listing with low price, great amenities, and pressure to send money can trick a renter, landlord, or property owner into paying application fees, first month&...
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Blog Post Navigating Homelessness Impacts on Rentals: A Landlord’s Guide to Operations Safety

Navigating Homelessness Impacts on Rentals: A Landlord’s Guide to Operations Safety

By Jacob Canter Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Homeless encampments near multifamily properties and commercial corridors have effectively become an operating-expense line item. Hotspots can form quickly, influencing service calls, housekeeping cadence, and resident confidence. This pressure shows up in renewals, days-on-...
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Blog Post What Property Managers Do and When to Hire One in Huntington Beach

What Property Managers Do and When to Hire One in Huntington Beach

By Jacob Canter Wednesday, October 15, 2025
If you’ve owned a rental in Huntington Beach, you already know it’s not always the hands-off income stream everyone talks about. The city’s market stays strong. According to Zumper, the average rent is around $3,200 a month in October 2025, and demand is st...
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Blog Post Fair Housing Source of Income Updates: Compliant Rental Ads and Screening

Fair Housing Source of Income Updates: Compliant Rental Ads and Screening

By Jacob Canter Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Fair-housing mistakes rarely look like a locked door; they’re a stray line in a listing or a blanket rule that penalizes housing vouchers or public assistance. Those “small” missteps are still housing discrimination, and they can lead to complaints, costs, and r...
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