This is an honest review of my experience on the owner side hiring HCM to handle my rental needs. Pros: -HCM did a good job in finding a tenant and placement. -I ended up with reputable and good tenants -The leasing contract is solid. -A rep is available 24/7 Cons: -Unlike other prop mgmt companies that'll include you in on the application/screening process, HCM refused to let me know who my tenants were until I cut my contract. -The contract isn't month to month, and you're obligated to have them for the first 3 months. -HCM won't notify you of any repairs requested or done until a month afterwards. They also left me with little to no say in what contractors I use or what warranty I have to cover work being done -I was lied to about which month was being prorated and sent to my bank account to coordinate with my mortgage payment. This included when I would receive my rental payment and the amount issued. I had to talk to a different rep, Lenny, who was more helpful, to get reliable information. -Even though HCM says the monthly payments on the 6th, don't expect it until the 12th when planning for the mortgage. The payment only goes into your portal on the 6th and doesn't necessarily mean it transfers to the bank on the same day. -My keys were lost by the company and I never received compensation for the replacement I had to make. Because I wasn't given reliable information on the rent structure from the start, told by a neighbor that nobody was living in the unit, nor what tenants are in my rental, I was left feeling I couldn't trust HCM with property management. Overall, I'd recommend a different company that work more honestly and closely with their owners. Please excuse typos, I'm using an iP read more

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I have my rental managed by Sarahi of HCM. She is heaven sent! She handles tenant relationship and all aspects of rental management. Efficient and professional. She is doing an amazing, marvelous job! read more

Gabby placed our property online for rent on Saturday morning and had over 20 showings over that weekend. Got an offer and approval three days later! read more

Absolutely fantastic experience I worked with Dianne as well this Katherine and they went above and beyond to be a blessing for my family. They made sure I was taken care of, happy and settled in to the rental property. It's absolute pleasure to work with a company that operates in excellence integrity and character these days and they are the complete example of that. Thank you ladies and keep up the great work. read more

Just when I was about to give up on looking for a place after 2 months of searching for the perfect home (8 months pregnant), I met Dianne Carlyle at a property showing. Dianne listened to our family home needs and helped us find the perfect place! She was super helpful in the application process as well, letting us know what documents we need to get us into our home. I have had terrible experiences with other leasing agents who don't care but Dianne cares about her clients. I can't thank you enough for all your help and kindness. I would definitely recommend Dianne and HCM property management to anyone in need of their services. read more

Dianne Carlyle has gone above and beyond for my housemates and I. We are working professionals who have been looking for a home for the past month and we have met some property managers who did not want to give us the time of day. Dianne has only treated us with respect and kindness and it greatly contributed to our decision to sign the lease for our new home. She answered all of our worries and questions within minutes of texting/emailing her. She was also very transparent of what upfront costs would look like and what things in the home were older/not working to the best of its ability. In addition, when we met her for the tour she always maintained a good physical distance and kept her mask on at all times. I really appreciated the care to stick to pandemic guidelines! read more

I can't thank enough Elva Rendon for her help finding a new place. I was on short time line and she got me into great place swiftly. Great communication all the way. I really needed help and Elva made it super easy. So grateful I got into a beautiful place. Made sure all the documents were correct. Can't thank you enough! read more

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Regine from HCM has been very helpful and responsive. I have also worked with Dianne and Gabby who were also kind and helped when I needed them. Thanks guys. read more

HCM Property hasn't always been the best to deal with but when they assigned me to Regine my entire outlook on HCM Property changed. Regine has out done herself with following up on issues and making sure things got fixed in a timely manner. She has been great at communication and keeping me in the loop. This company has a great employee in her! read more

For both tenants and landlords, be very cautious with this property management company. I was a tenant at one of their properties and they were very slow to respond to repair requests. When I tried to escalate one issue, the company was highly bureaucratic and refused to engage in resolving the issue. When I moved out, the company disregarded the lease terms and conditions and simply followed their "internal" process. I was charged for items that were undoubtedly normal wear and tear. They were incredibly heavy handed. For landlords, I cannot imagine the fees are worthwhile. The company simply did not respond to repair issues. They also did not market the property very well. I had to pester them to see the property. read more

I recently inherited 2 rental properties and didn't have the time or desire to be a landlord, so I reached out to HCM Property Management and spoke to Lenny who explained the process and my options for property management. I've been very pleased with the whole team and their quick response to any questions or issues that occur whenever you have a rental property. read more

I just had an issue with refrigerator and dishwasher and send an email to the management. Less than 30 minutes i received a call and got full support. Even a technician called me a few minutes later to schedule the service at no cost. Unbelievable. Thanks Barbara, you made my day. read more

We totally love working with this company. Maria and the whole HCM team make everything such an easy process. Any time we need anything, they are always willing to help and get things done right away. They provide awesome property management services. I would highly recommend them for any of your property management needs. They truly care about their tenants and they get their work orders done right away. read more

Working with this team has been awesome! Maria is wonderful and always follows though. Everyone in the office has always been great help.

Maria is best I've ever worked with! She come off a little strong at first but gets what she's says done. Keeps you in the loop if plans change and over all great company to work with. After communicating with Maria a few times she is a doll to talk to!! read more

My wife, Espy, and I met Greg for the first time when we decided to rent our townhouse. Espy chose him from many choices in the internet related to Property Management. From our first meeting, we immediately made up our mind to take him to manage our property. He had many qualities which set him apart. These stand out: He responds promptly to our call and is on time for the appointment. He updates us with the progress of his research of comparable prices in the area. He gives good advice related to differences in pricing if the property is furnished or not. He listens to our concerns and gives positive assurances. He encourages us to give our highest price and helps us set the reasonable median. And he goes beyond his 8/5 schedule by meeting with us outside of office time. Truly, he epitomizes the qualities enumerated in the company brochure: "knowledgeable, professional, prompt and courteous". And what made us close the deal with him is the number of years (25 and counting) his company has been in this business and their seamless track record of professionalism and integrity. And this company has a strict and thorough system to vet possible applicants. We are very happy with our decision to entrust our property to Greg Schleppy. We are confident that he will handle everything on our behalf. read more

I've lived in my home for almost 3 1/2 years and gone through a few management companies. I won't get into the prior companies, I will mention once HCM stepped in, things got done right and well. I mentioned the washing machine flooding and boom the next day an appointment was scheduled. Any time I've spoken with them on the phone they have been courteous and patient when I was confused about a situation they were fixing. I recently had the pleasure to meet with CJ during the property inspection and let me tell you, that's who you want knocking on your door for something like that. You can tell she is a kind person in all walks of her life AND she gets down to business at the same time BOTTOM LINE: HCM is a win win if you're living in California, I would highly recommend going with them. Thank you! read more

Very fast and excellent customer service. I had a very nice initial conversation with Dave about Leasing my home in Portola Springs Irvine. I am looking forward to a successful rental experience. read more

I just wanted to come on here and say that I've had the most pleasant experience with Barbara!! Last week our fridge broke down and I submitted a maintenance request to have it fixed. Hadn't heard a response so I decided to give the office a call to see where we were in line. Had the opportunity to speak to Barbara and she got in touch with the homeowners extremely quickly. Turns out the fridge was still under warranty. It took the repairman a few days to come and take a look at it. Repairman basically told me he wasn't sure of the root cause of the issue but had a hunch, and wouldn't be able to fix it until next week when the ordered parts came in. Keep in mind we already hadn't had our fridge working for a whole week already (all the food spoiled, and had to eat out every single day which gets pretty costly). Barbara was super understanding of the situation!! She knew not having a working fridge for another week was unacceptable. She was able to talk to the homeowners again and they bought us a little fridge in the meantime (that we get to keep!) while waiting for the other one to get fixed. Barbara also got the fridge company to reimburse us for the spoiled groceries! Not only did she go above and beyond our expectations, she is extremely helpful and nice! UPDATE: We never got reimbursed for our groceries. Bit disappointed by that since that is what was promised to us. I had to keep texting Barbara for over a month for an update but nothing really came of it.. so I eventually gave up :( read more

I just wanted to give an update, and continued gratitude to the people at HCM, especially Steve Patton. They have been doing a great job with my rental property, especially in light of Covid. I feel informed all the way and appreciate their updates regarding the current laws. I recently had an issue with water damage and the staff at HCM took care of it in an expeditious manner, getting very reasonable quotes and kept me informed throughout the process. Completely recommend this company for your rental property needs! read more

Joan Akita is incredible! You want someone on top of their game to help you manage your property AND help you find great tenants. JOAN is the gal to go to!!!! Joan has helped numerous friends of mine with a smile!!! Call Joan for EXPERT property management and tenant locators! You will be SO HAPPY with her. Thank you Joan for helping so many of my friends!!!! read more

I experienced HCM Property Management as a tenant. I observed them as experienced professionals who know how to communicate. For example, when I returned the keys, their team gave me the receipt and smiled at my children. read more

You never know what you are in for with a property management company. But I have to say, getting in to our new house was a really great experience. Dianne was very professional, friendly and really on top of things. Maria and CJ did an excellent just making sure the home was in tip top shape for a quick move-in. 5 stars all around. I hope this is just the beginning of a long and positive experience with them! read more

Joan Akita went above and beyond to help my family find a place to rent..... We first met her at a property she had listed. We found out the place was being rented and we were to late... she than took it upon herself to reach out to us to find out what our needs were and if she could help. She shared other listing (not hers) that were suitable to what we're looking for.. she stuck by our side through it all...from changing our decisions numerous of times from a 3bd to a 4 bd, asking to see more places when this house suits us to unable to say yes....we finally found a place and she helped us with dealing with the other property management group that had the listing... Joan is a professional, hard worker,friendly and communicates well.. like I said earlier she went above and beyond... The only thing I wish for is, that the house we are in was her listing and she was our property manager read more

I would like to leave a review for HCM Property Management President Steve Patton and his incredible team. HCM Property Management goes above and beyond what a normal property management would. Mr. Patton helps homeowners when they have financial difficulties on repairs and makes affordable payment plans for them, all vendors are in home vendors (guarantees you the best repair rates) and last but not least transparency in all his teams work.There is no funny business! Everything is in email or in writing. I would highly recommend HCM Property Management. read more

Called to get a bid for property management services and spoke to Greg. I needed and HOA manager and unfortunately Greg was not able to provide me any services, but he did take the time to research for me and get me a phone number to someone who might. Thanks for taking the time Greg. I really do appreciate it! Best Regards & Semper Fi read more

I am a property owner in Aliso Viejo. I switched from my old property manager to HCM Property Management almost a year ago and it was the best decision I could have made. My property was in a challenging place during my switch, I had recently had a water leak in the property which required some major construction and my tenant was becoming hostile because of how poorly my previous property manager had performed. HCM Property Management (and particularly Greg Schleppy among all of the great employees) quickly took charge to give great advice, handle coordinating with multiple parties during construction, and helped me rid of my previously hostile tenant. Greg's service was far beyond my greatest expectations. He provided valuable advice on dealing with the challenging tenant, he coordinated between multiple parties to execute the construction efforts, and on multiple occasions saved me significant amounts of money by recommending vendors which HCM had used before and trusted. In a very quick time I came to trust that Greg was looking out for my best interests which is one of the most important traits in a property manager. After stablizing the property and moving past my previous tenant, HCM property management quickly found a new tenant of very high quality and the property has been well maintained and profitable ever since. I would not hesitate to recommend HCM property management to anyone. Top tier service second to none. Thanks HCM Team!!!!!! read more

All I can say is wow. After previously renting from this company and looking back at how I was treated is disgusting. They were completely unwilling to take any responsibility for there mistakes and lack of professionalism. read more

Really disappointed with Joan Akita the listing agent at HCM Property Management. I called to verify my appointment for a lease viewing in Irvine. She was very short on the phone to the point of rudeness. I showed up for the walk through 5 to 10 minutes early. Joan on the other hand was 5 to 10 minutes late. She stepped out of her car and did not offer introduction did not even say hello she literally ran across the street barely made eye contact opened the door stayed downstairs on her phone. I viewed the property and had a few questions such as central air, she paused and said "well I guess so." Her general appearance was very messy. She looked like she just crawled out of bed. As we were leaving I asked her if she could find out if it was an HOA community? I own a commercial small business vehicle and need to know the parking situation. She had no idea and didn't offer to find out nor did she ask if I had any questions or if I was interested in the property. I later text her the same evening To find out the parking situation. After several unanswered text I finally told her I would contact the city on my own to find out if there was a code rule on parking a small commercial vehicle. Her last reply was I could park my vehicle across the street but not in front of the house.???? " Lame" and "Lazy". It literally turned me off I have no interest in leasing from a property management company that seemed to be in such disarray and rudeness. The first thing that came to mind is if I would lease through there company the lack of service should something need repair on the home. And after reading quite a few other reviews my suspicions were correct. No thanks,.. I'll pass!! It's obvious that this company has nothing better to do than post fake reviews with a positive favor. Highly unlikely!! read more

There's not much I can review about this company being that they just bought the property last month in which I been staying in for several years with my young children. Me and the other tenants received a letter this week stating that we all must move out and when asked we were told for no reason and that the owner just wanted us out. I wouldn't recommend renting from this company being that they don't care about people and their children possibly living on the streets. read more

We were cautious about choosing the right property management company for our rental. It took a review of a few different options, before we selected HCM. The hesitation turned out being unnecessary because Steve, and the rest of his team, including Lenny, Elva, Maria, Rhonda and Greg have all done a great job to date. Lenny actually went above and beyond to help us before our tenants moved in, so he deserves additional recognition. The presentation was very professional from the start. It was clear what we needed to do to prepare the property, and the out-of-pocket expenses only required prior to our tenants moving in, were very reasonable. We had been quoted too high by another company, and almost finagled by others, so HCM did a great job of keeping within reasonable expectations and being there as the solid choice we could rely on. Throughout the tenant review and vetting process, they stayed true to their word, and found us a nice couple that we hope enjoy the property. So far, the tenants have been really reliable, even through covid-19 challenges. Finally, the communication has been really good. They respond promptly, and try to resolve any questions we have as soon as possible. Thank you! Keep up the great work! read more

I walked through a property managed by HCM in late January 2020, and agreed to move in mid-February. Then HCM asked us to delay our move-in for 2 weeks so they could fix up the place and "make it nice" for us. I pointed out several issues: broken window, linoleum flooring in dining/kitchen presenting a trip hazard, the back fence with multiple holes and overall decay, numerous areas showing deteriorating facade with the mesh and foam showing, a fountain in the front yard that was inoperable and full of green algae-ridden water, etc. When they put us off, I asked if my teens could come and look at it, as only 1 had seen the house. I was told it was a "construction zone", so no. I lived down the hill in Newport Shores, so it was easy to drive by frequently. No work was being done. No work trucks were parked outside. Sure enough, when we started to move in on March 1st, NONE of the repairs had been done. They did the worst touch-up paint job I've seen. I think they shampooed the carpet and they had a house cleaner there, who did such terrible work, I spent hours scrubbing down the kitchen. Here we are 8 months later, the broken window JUST got replaced. The contractor did a terrible job, leaving globs of silicone visible and installing the window locks such that they protrude 1/8' or so into the path of the window, rendering the window essentially non-operable. Nothing has been done about the linoleum that is a constant trip hazard. HCM agreed to replace warped crumbling baseboard in one of the bathrooms. When the worker removed the baseboard, the inside was covered with mold, the wall was rotting away. He picked up the scraps and walked it through the house (no bag for the gross material). He asked me if I had bleach and used some of it on the floor and where the baseboard would go; however with the material crumbling, I could see deeper into the wall and observed lots of water intrusion damage on the interior 2x4's. I asked for testing, and the contractor said that he had to get HCM's approval. That was 3 weeks ago. The wall is still open. Despite my numerous calls, they have not sealed off the area. They got a specialist to come in with a moisture meter and some apparatus to test the area. Apparently HCM and the contractor have seen the report and have a scope of work. To date, they have refused to share the test results with me. They have refused to seal off the area. My daughter has not been able to stay in her room nor use her bathroom for over 3 weeks. I complained day 1 about a musty smell. The contractor came out, agreed that he smelled it, but because nothing is visible, he said HCM would not do anything about it. The house has extensive wainscoting and wallpaper, so seeing it would be difficult. I warn any homeowner that this property management company does not protect your interests, from non-responsiveness to haphazard repairs that shorten and devalue the value of your asset, not to mention the liability they create for homeowners with their lack of responsiveness with safety hazards. I've tried to escalate issues above Maria who has been aware for 8 months, or Greg who came out here once, said he would take care of things -- so many items that I couldn't fit it on the MIMO form, only to have his lack of follow-up met with claims from Maria that certain items (like the broken sprinkler and drip system that were leaking water so badly, parts of the yard are a marsh) I didn't put in writing in the maintenance request (as I though Greg was taking care of it -- that's a joke, as he's taken care of nothing), of Gabby telling me that we cannot make any further repairs ourselves without prior approval--like the toilet and sink drain pop-up assembly that did not function when we moved in, I notified right away, and then I called again after 30 days, still non-responsive, so we took care of it. Subsequently, it took them 4 months to approve crediting a nominal amount, 25% of what most plumbers would charge. I exercised my legal rights, and HCM tells me that it won't be approved in the future? Really? How is HCM above the law?? My daughter has to stay in this district as a high school athlete. My boyfriend needs a ground floor master. We spent $5,000 on movers to move in. I cant turn around and move out. If I could, I would! read more

We hired HCM property management about 1.5 years ago to help manage a very difficult and uncooperative tenant. Barbara Lopez did an exceptional job handling this tenant which relieved a lot of stress off of our shoulders. She has excellent people skills and is always very pleasant and enthusiastic whenever we have asked for her assistance. With the help of Barbara and the rest of the staff at HCM we were able to finish the lease term with this tenant. read more

I had a great experience with Joan Akita helping me to find a house in CDM. Her kindness, dedication, clear communication and knowledge made my experience easier and more pleasant. read more

Joan Akita with HCM is the best property manager you will find. She can help you find the right rental and rent range with honest and upfront details. Very clear applications and smooth process. She's very personable while being ultra professional. She eased my nerves and made the process free of headaches. I recommend using Joan Akita for tenants and owners alike. Thank you Joan :) read more

HCM has managed my rental property in Aliso Viejo for three years. I am very pleased with their service, and especially appreciated their clear and timely monthly owner's statement and payment. I would like to give a five- star rating to Vicky Viajar and Barbara Lopez who provided excellent assistance in arranging for regular maintenance and occasional repairs. I would recommend HCM for any property management needs. Floyd Chou read more

I worked with HCM to sell my home recently. Gabby Lopez was my agent and she did a great job. She was communicative during the process, and worked hard to find the right buyer. I'd recommended Gabby if you need a good agent. read more

My roommates and I worked with Joan to rent our new condo, overall she was fantastic! Responded very quickly to all of our questions and concerns. We were in a time crunch and she was able to pull though to get us the approval and help us move in on time! Again can't thank Joan enough for all her help! However as far as the unit we rented overall was filthy and was "cleaned" prior to us moving in. But it was no where near clean, it needed serious deep cleaning just feel comfortable to move in as there were dead bugs, spiderwebs and dirt throughout all cabinets and did not feel "move in ready" to Reiterate myself we had a fantastic experience with Joan! Just wish the property was more presentable and thoroughly cleaned before new tenants move in. read more

It has been a pleasure working with HCM Property Management, more specifically Dianne, during our house hunt! Dianne was so helpful, understanding, and very communicative throughout the entire process. My housemates and I have been searching for a place for almost a month now and it wasn't until we got into contact with Dianne that we felt like we were treated as a priority. The turnover time between submitting our rental application and getting approved was very fast and Dianne made sure to answer any questions we had along the way. You can tell she truly cares for her clients and is skilled in what she does. Dianne went above and beyond and because of her help I will, without any hesitation, refer her and HCM Property Management to anyone house hunting! read more

After several months of searching for a property manager I thought the $99/month was to good to be true but Lenny's follow up and attention to detail won me over and it has been a great experience so far! I highly recommend them! read more