Ben Rubalcava

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📱 714-698-3380 | DRE # 01877582 I have been Truly Blessed with Awesome Clients Over the years. I look forward to Earning your Business!

🏡 Orange County & Huntington Beach Realtor | 20+ yrs Experience
500+ Homes Sold · $400M+ Closed
Helping Buyers & Investors Build Wealth 💰
🏡 Ready to buy, sell, or invest? They have afforded me the ability to sell over 350 homes in my Real Estate Career. As a Realtor I Always Look out for my Clients Best Interests. I Am Honest, Hardworking and I take Great Pride in Helping My Clients Achieve Their

Real Estate Goals. I am a Top Producing Realtor that always has a Positive Attitude. A Glimpse into my background, I previously Served in the United States Marines for 8 Years. I enjoyed serving our Beloved Country and I've always had a Heart for Helping others. After the Marines, I attended College with a focus in Real Estate. After college, I became a Real Estate Appraiser for 2 years. Appraising Real Estate gave me a great foundation for my Realtor Career. As a Real Estate Appraiser I learned first hand how to determine value for Real Estate, which included single family homes, multi family homes, land, commercial and businesses. All of my Experience as an appraiser has helped me over the years with my Career as a Realtor. I've been a Realtor for well over a decade and have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of Fantastic clients over the years.

06/06/2026

Did you know your CAM charges can change every single year — and most tenants don't even know why? 😮

CAM (Common Area Maintenance) covers everything from parking lot repairs to landscaping and lighting. These are shared operating costs — and when expenses go up, your CAM goes up too.

Before you sign your next retail lease, make sure you understand not just the base rent, but also what your estimated CAM charges look like. A "cheaper" rent isn't always cheaper when operating costs are high.

💡 Pro Tip: Always review your CAM reconciliation statement each year — it can reveal billing errors and unexpected increases.

Drop your questions below! 👇

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06/05/2026

NNN lease or gross lease — which one is actually better for your business?

The honest answer: it depends on what you're trying to control.

Gross Lease — most expenses are bundled into one monthly payment. More predictability, fewer surprise bills.

Triple Net (NNN) Lease — lower base rent, but you take on property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs on top. Your total monthly cost can change over time.

The mistake most business owners make is comparing the rent number instead of the total occupancy cost. A lower base rent doesn't always mean you're paying less overall.

The best lease comes down to your budget, your risk tolerance, and how your business operates.

Are you a business owner or investor? Which structure do you prefer? Drop it in the comments

"Ben Rubalcava
REALTOR | DRE #01877582
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Helping buyers and investors Build Wealth.
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Call me at: 714-698-3380"

06/04/2026

Legal or illegal? California landlord edition — let's see how many you get right.

Tenant changes the locks without telling the landlord — ILLEGAL (or at minimum, a very bad idea).

Landlord walks in during an active flood — LEGAL. Emergencies are an exception to notice requirements.

Tenant gets a service dog despite a no-pets policy — LEGAL for the tenant. Service animals are treated very differently under fair housing law.

Tenant turns the garage into a nightclub — ILLEGAL. Residential properties aren't zoned for that.

Tenant refuses ALL landlord entry for two years — ILLEGAL. Landlords have legal rights to enter with proper notice in California.

Which one surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments below.

06/03/2026

Most landlords get Section 8 completely wrong — and it costs them money.

The myths are everywhere: "tenants destroy everything," "you can't raise rent," "the government covers damage." None of that is fully true.

The real difference between landlords who win with Section 8 and those who lose? It's not the program. It's the management.

Watch this quick myth vs. fact breakdown and rethink what you thought you knew about Section 8. 👇

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REALTOR | DRE #01877582
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06/02/2026

Quick quiz — which of these would FAIL a Section 8 inspection?

Most landlords get at least one of these wrong.

Missing smoke detector battery — FAIL.
Cracked outlet cover — FAIL.
Broken window lock — FAIL.
Dirty carpet — usually PASS (unless it becomes a health hazard).
Loose handrail — FAIL.
Peeling paint — depends on the age of the property.
No GFCI outlet near the kitchen sink — FAIL.

The reality is, most failed inspections come down to small maintenance items that were simply ignored. A lot of this is fixable for under $100.

Landlords — have you ever failed an inspection over something minor? Share below.

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REALTOR | DRE #01877582
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06/01/2026

Did you know that adding a family member to a Section 8 household doesn't automatically increase the voucher amount?

If a tenant gets married or another adult with income moves in — the housing authority may review the entire file, and that could actually reduce the assistance amount.

Even adding a child needs to be reported and reviewed. Landlords, it's important to stay informed about these changes before they affect your rental income.

Have you ever dealt with this situation? Drop your experience in the comments.

"Ben Rubalcava
REALTOR | DRE #01877582
RE/MAX PARTNERS
Helping buyers and investors Build Wealth.
Looking to buy, sell, or invest? DM me.
Call me at: 714-698-3380"

05/30/2026

🚨 DISPATCH UPDATE: The “15-car garage disturbance” in Huntington Beach has officially been confirmed… and trust me, this property is even crazier in person. 🚔🔥

Situated on approximately 22,800 sq. ft. of land, this incredibly unique Huntington Beach property offers massive garage space with the potential to accommodate up to 15 vehicles 🚗🔥 — but that’s not all…

In addition to all the garage space, there are also multiple homes on site, making this property especially attractive for someone looking for extra privacy, multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or simply additional flexibility. Collectively, the homes offer approximately 4,250 sq. ft. of living space. 🏡

Whether you’re a car enthusiast, collector, hobbyist, business owner, or someone searching for a property with land, versatility, and possibilities that are extremely hard to find in Huntington Beach… this one deserves a serious look. 👀

Properties like this rarely hit the market, and the video honestly does not fully capture how unique this setup really is.

📲 Serious buyers — CALL or TEXT me directly for pricing, details, and private showings. If I miss your call, please leave a voicemail or send a text so I can get back to you ASAP.

🎥 Watch the full “Unit 64 Dispatch Call” video and let me know… what would YOU do with 15 garage spaces?! 😅🔥

"Ben Rubalcava
REALTOR | DRE #01877582
RE/MAX PARTNERS
Helping buyers and investors Build Wealth.
Looking to buy, sell, or invest? DM me.
Call me at: 714-698-3380"

05/30/2026

🏠 Thinking of raising rent on your Section 8 tenant?

It's not as simple as sending a notice. The housing authority has to approve it first — and they'll run a rent reasonableness test to compare your unit with similar ones in the area.

If it passes? Great. If not, it gets reduced or denied.

Understanding this process is what separates smart landlords from frustrated ones. Watch the full breakdown 👇

Ben Rubalcava
REALTOR | DRE #01877582
RE/MAX PARTNERS
Helping buyers and investors Build Wealth.
Looking to buy, sell, or invest? DM me.
Call me at: 714-698-3380

05/29/2026

⚠️ Most Section 8 landlords and tenants don't know these voucher termination reasons — until it's too late.

It's not always about fraud or serious violations. Sometimes it's a missed recertification deadline. An unauthorized occupant. An unreported income change.

If you're a landlord or tenant in the Section 8 program, this is worth knowing before there's a problem.

Watch the full video to see the most common reasons vouchers get terminated. 👇

Ben Rubalcava
REALTOR | DRE #01877582
RE/MAX PARTNERS
Helping buyers and investors Build Wealth.
Looking to buy, sell, or invest? DM me.
Call me at: 714-698-3380

05/28/2026

🏠 Did you know a Section 8 tenant can stay on the program for 10, 15, even 20+ years?

It's not a time-based program — it's eligibility-based. As long as the household meets income limits and follows program rules, the voucher stays active.

As a landlord, understanding this can change how you work with your tenants. Long-term Section 8 tenants often mean consistent, reliable rent payments directly from the housing authority.

👇 Have you ever had a long-term Section 8 tenant? Drop your experience in the comments!

Ben Rubalcava
REALTOR | DRE #01877582
RE/MAX PARTNERS
Helping buyers and investors Build Wealth.
Looking to buy, sell, or invest? DM me.
Call me at: 714-698-3380

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