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How to Get Your Los Angeles Home Rent Ready

By Bell Properties Thursday, June 11, 2020

Placing a tenant in your Los Angeles rental property starts with preparing the home for the rental market. You don’t want to list and show the home before it’s ready to impress all the prospective tenants who see it.We have a few things to do when preparing your prope...

What to Expect in Your LA County Rental Lease Agreement

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 28, 2020

Your lease agreement is a rental contract that you sign with your tenants, agreeing to the terms and conditions of the tenancy. It’s designed to protect you, your tenant, and your property in case there are disputes or questions about responsibilities and requirements. Leas...

Rental Property Repairs - Who Pays For Them in LA

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 21, 2020

Rental property repairs will be necessary in every Los Angeles investment home, regardless of the age and condition of your property. Both owners and tenants need to know who is responsible for property maintenance and how it should be handled.When you’re renting out a prop...

Is Your Tenant Not Paying Rent? - A Guide to Collecting Rent in L.A. County

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 14, 2020

When you and your tenants sign a lease agreement, you commit to providing a safe and habitable home for your residents to live, and they promise to pay a specific amount of rent every month. If that rent doesn’t show up when it’s supposed to, your tenant is in v...

5 Benefits of Investing in L.A. Multi-Family Homes

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 7, 2020

The Los Angeles real estate market is full of diverse opportunities, especially for investors seeking rental properties. A diverse real estate portfolio is essential to investment success, and should always include a good mix of properties. Multi-family investments are a great id...

Rent Control: What You Should Know About California's New Bill

By Bell Properties Thursday, April 30, 2020

Everyone who owns rental property in Los Angeles and throughout the state has been talking about California’s new rent control law, which went into effect January 1, 2020. The Tenant Protection Act of 2019, or AB-1482, restricts the amount that rent can be raised statewide....

LA Property Management Fees & Services Explained | What Landlords Should Know

By Bell Properties Thursday, April 23, 2020

Understanding L.A. property management fees can be a frustrating process for many rental property owners. You want to make sure you’re measuring the services you receive, and not just the management fee you’re paying. It’s possible you’ll find a low-cost m...

Providing Excellent Move-Ins and Move-Outs Will Leave Your LA Tenants at Ease

By Bell Properties Thursday, April 16, 2020

Providing a good rental experience for your tenants is part of being a good landlord. When you have new tenants preparing to move in or existing tenants preparing to move out, you need to help them manage the process with minimal stress and confusion.We have some tips on how to p...

7 Ways to Keep Your LA County Residents Happy

By Bell Properties Thursday, April 9, 2020

Keeping your residents happy in their properties has financial benefits for you as a landlord in Los Angeles County. When you’re providing a great rental experience for your tenants, you’re increasing the likelihood that they will renew their lease at the end of the t...

You've Decided to Rent Out Your LA County Property, What Do You Do First?

By Bell Properties Thursday, April 2, 2020

There are some excellent reasons to rent out your property in Los Angeles County. Whether it’s a home you once lived in or something you inherited, selling it in today’s market won’t bring you nearly as much ROI as you’ll earn by renting it out for five, 1...

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