Los Angeles Property Management Blog

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, November 13, 2025

Building Equity: Tips for Accelerating Growth in Your Real Estate Investments

It’s possible to accelerate equity growth, even in California, which is home to some of the costliest real estate markets in the country. Success is found in several specific strategies, and at Bell Properties, we are always working with our owners and investors to inc...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, November 6, 2025

Due Diligence Checklist for Real Estate Investors: What to Inspect Before Buying

Preparing to invest in a California investment property? A lot of details need managing during the buying process, from financing the property to negotiating the deal and making sure all of the necessary pieces are in place. The negotiations depend largely on property condit...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, October 30, 2025

Multi-Family Property Accounting: Keeping Your Finances Organized and Profitable

Managing a multi-family property in California is more than just ensuring tenants are happy and units are occupied. In order to be profitable with a collection of units or an entire building, property owners need to consistently make smart financial decisions based on a...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, October 23, 2025

Navigating HUD Properties: Why Professional Management Matters

As most local and out-of-state investors know, owning rental property in California comes with both opportunity and complexity. There’s a lot of potential for profit, both in the short term and the long term. At the same time, there are legal regulations and tenant protecti...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Headaches of DIY Property Management: Why It’s More Hassle Than It’s Worth

As professional property managers in California, we understand the tendency for some landlords to self-manage. But we are never surprised when they eventually turn up, looking for professional help after dealing with a tenant who stopped paying rent or stumbling over a fair housi...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Monday, October 13, 2025

How to Get Up to $3,000 Toward an Earthquake Retrofit in California

If you own a home in California with a raised foundation, the California Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program can help you pay for seismic retrofitting. This program, backed by the California Earthquake Authority, is designed to strengthen older homes before the next big earthqu...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, October 2, 2025

Understanding Eviction Moratoriums and Tenant Rights in California

Most real estate investors and even landlords renting out a single home will agree that California's rental landscape is one of the most complex in the nation. The rental markets here are shaped by a combination of statewide laws, local ordinances, and evolving tenant protect...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, September 18, 2025

What Investors Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws

Fair housing laws in California start with the federal Fair Housing Act. But our state laws go even further. Anyone investing in California rental real estate needs to have a detailed understanding of fair housing laws, which are in place to protect tenants and applicants against...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Landlord’s Guide to Preparing for Natural Disasters and Insurance Claims

Protecting your California investment property and your tenants from potential disasters isn’t always easy. Especially here, where natural disasters range from earthquakes to fires to droughts to floods. It’s hard to keep up with the long list of things that might go ...

By Bell Properties, Inc. - Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Role of Cap Rates in Real Estate Investment Decisions

There’s a pretty strong relationship between the capitalization rate, or "cap rate" for short and property valuation. Investors who are looking for ways to maximize what their investment properties are worth need to focus on their cap rates and how to make them wo...