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I am pleased to announce that I have officially earned my Residential Management Professional (RMP®) Designation from the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®). At the moment, there are only three other property managers in the Long Beach/Orange County NARPM® Chapter who possess this professional designation. Of these three other RMP® Designees, only one... read more >>

One of the coolest things about Long Beach is the beach itself. While on my morning runs, I get a front-row seat to all of the new improv... read more >>

Does California have Statewide Rent Control? What do all California landlords need to know about it?

Yes, California does have statewide rent control. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1482 into law. This new rent control law will go into effect throughout the entire state of California on January 1, 2020 and will expire on January 1, 2030 unless lawmakers vote t... read more >>

The other day I ran across this awesome music video by the band One Draw. They are a local group who made this video as a tribute to the city they love and the city that gave rise to an entire genre of music – it’s an anthem for their home! The song is entitled “Take Me Home (Long Beach)” and the music video does an amazing job of showing off some of the most memorable p... read more >>

On August 1, 2019, Mayor Robert Garcia broke ground on the new Beach Concession stands. The stand near Alamitos Beach will serve great food and beer while also catering to the residents and individuals who visit our coastline. Garcia also shared that there are plans to create new playgrounds and basketball courts up and down the beach. The Alamitos Beach stand is the first of three stands slate... read more >>

The City of Long Beach recently celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Civic Center on Monday, July 29^th, 2019. During this event, the public was allowed the opportunity to tour the lobby levels of the Port Administration Building, new City Hall, and Bob Foster Civic Chambers. The celebration also included a flag-raising ceremony, food trucks, and entertainment. 

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The Long Beach City Council has officially passed the Tenant Relocation Assitance Ordinance.

You may have seen some of the local media coverage regarding this new ordinance that will levy fees on Long Beach landlords in certain situations, but unfortunately, no one has been clear about the exact details. 

From what we can piece together, landlords of properties with four or m... read more >>

I feel I need to start this out by giving my rationale as to why I think this is huge for Downtown Long Beach.  About ten years ago I attended an event put on by the Downtown Long Beach Associates, DLBA, featuring a famed speaker with expertise in envisioning urban living and trends in housing.  This speaker was excellent and insightful.  I don't remember his name, but his me... read more >>

Renters insurance is essential for renters, landlords, and management companies. Today, we’re giving you some of the best practices we use, as well as some tips for how to make sure everyone is adequately insured.

Renters Insurance Helps Tenants

Renters insurance, at the end of the day, is for the protection of read more >>

If you’re wondering whether you should hire a professional Long Beach property management company or take care of your investment property on your own, you should consider what you want the leasing experience to look like for both you and... read more >>