Property Management Blog

Preventive Maintenance for Your Big Island Rental Property

Home River Kona - Thursday, February 11, 2021

Preventative maintenance is important for every rental property, but with Hawaii’s unique location and climate, it’s even more important on the Big Island. A good preventative maintenance plan should be part of how you protect your investment property’s condition. It en...

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

Home River Kona - Thursday, January 28, 2021

Keeping your tenants at ease is an important part of being a good landlord. You want to develop a good relationship at the start of the lease, and continue growing that relationship so you and your tenants treat each other with respect, transparency, and consideration. This b...

Why Communication is the Key to Success | Big Island Property Management

Home River Kona - Thursday, January 14, 2021

Renting out a property means communicating with several different audiences. You’ll need to communicate regularly with your tenants, vendors, various state and local agencies, and other agents and professionals. You’ll need to have a presence in your community. This is...

How to Get Your Hawaii County Property Rent Ready

Home River Kona - Thursday, December 31, 2020

Renting out a Hawaii County home can be pretty exciting; you’re anticipating a great tenant and consistent rental income. But, before you can move someone in and start collecting that rent, you need to make sure your property is rent-ready. If you don’t pay attention to a...

5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Property Management Company in Kona

Home River Kona - Thursday, December 17, 2020

Finding the right Kona property management company is essential to your success as an investor. We know it can be time-consuming to talk to different companies and read online reviews, but you need to take the time that’s required to investigate the reputation and the custo...

A Guide to Protecting Your Out of State Investments in Hawaii

Home River Kona - Thursday, December 3, 2020

Owning a rental property in Hawaii while you live somewhere else isn’t a problem. We work with a lot of investors who are outside of Hawaii and even outside of the U.S. When you’re not in the same location as your property, it’s difficult to know whether the home is in ...

Is it Time to Switch Big Island Property Management Companies?

Home River Kona - Thursday, November 19, 2020

When you’re working with a great Big Island property management company, you won’t even think about leaving them. You’ll be satisfied with the money your investment is earning, and you’ll hardly have to think about the property at all. Rent will come in regularly, you...

Common Questions to Ask a Hawaii County Property Manager

Home River Kona - Thursday, November 5, 2020

When you’re choosing a Hawaii property management company, you have some important things to look for. You want to make sure you’re hiring someone who has experience in the local market and with your type of property. You also want to know if they have a good reputation, ...

Why Multi-Family Homes are a Wise Investment in Kona

Home River Kona - Thursday, October 22, 2020

The real estate market in Kona has always been unique and for many people, complex. One of the constants, however, is the attractiveness of multi-family properties. This is a great time to invest in multi-family properties in Kona. If you’re looking for a new investment opp...

Why You Should Perform Regular Property Inspections on Your Kona Rental Property

Home River Kona - Thursday, October 8, 2020

Keeping your Kona rental property well-maintained is important in preserving its condition and increasing its value. One of the ways to keep your investment in good shape is through regular inspections. We recommend you inspect at least three times in the course of a lease...