Property Management Blog

Is Your Property in a Conservation District? Here's What Kona Landlords Need to Know

Home River Kona - Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Hawaii provides some unique twists and turns for investment property owners. The Big Island is an idyllic place to invest in rental properties; it's a scenic, sought-after location for vacation and retirement. However, owning and operating a rental property comes with a lot of re...

Waimea Vacation vs. Long-Term Rentals—What's Better for YOUR Developing Portfolio?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, October 16, 2019

With recent changes to the laws for short-term rentals in Waimea and the Big Island, more property owners are considering the properties in their portfolio. How do vacation rentals serve—or don't serve—your long-term financial goals? Given that it's more challenging to own...

Why You Need Professional Maintenance Staff for Your Waikoloa Properties

Home River Kona - Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Keeping your Big Island rental property in excellent condition is a critical part of owning investment properties. With only one property, it's a challenge to keep up with everything required to make your property desirable to Hawaiian residents—especially if you don't live on...

Ask a Home Rental Company in Hawaii: Which Kona Property Is a Good Investment?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, October 2, 2019

You're starting the next level of your retirement plan, and you want to get into the rental property business with your first property. Maybe you've been a Big Island rental property owner for a while, and you're looking for the next property to add to your portfolio. Adding g...

What Waimea Landlords Need to Know About Property Maintenance on The Big Island

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 26, 2019

When you own a rental property on the Big Island, maintenance must be one of your top priorities. Tenants don't want a home that needs repairs or looks rundown. Plus, neglecting routine maintenance can lead to expensive repairs. Ultimately, this cuts into the profit you want from...

Pet Screening in Paradise: How Vetting Pets Protects Your Waikoloa Investment

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 26, 2019

To allow pets or not to allow pets? It's an issue that plagues many landlords in beautiful Waikoloa. If you’re not a “pet person,” you might not want to deal with the problems that come with many pets: Fur, aka "deep cleaning required." Property damage Noise ...

Why Attracting Baby Boomers Is a Smart Move for Your Kona Property

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 26, 2019

Baby boomers are reaching the age where they’re nearing retirement, or already retired. You might think of this generation as owning the family home into their later years, then leaving the house to their children when the time comes. It’s a romantic idea, and it certainly...

To Rent or Sell: How to Choose What's Right for Your Kona HI Home

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 26, 2019

You own your Kona home, but perhaps you need to relocate to the mainland. Maybe you have a new job opportunity off the Big Island, or you're downsizing (or upsizing) to something that better fits your lifestyle. Whatever the reason to leave your home, you have to decide what to d...