Property Management Blog

How to Protect Your Big Island Rental From Potential Damages - Insurance Tips for Owners

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 24, 2020

As professional property managers on the Big Island, there’s a lot we do to protect your property while it’s being rented out to tenants. We conduct routine inspections and we do a thorough job of screening tenants. We have preventative maintenance plans in place, and we ...

How to Avoid Long Term Vacancies | Big Island Property Management Tips

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 10, 2020

Vacancies are an expensive problem for Big Island real estate investors. Not only does the lack of rental income stall your cash flow and damage your long-term ROI, you’re also stuck paying out-of-pocket for things like utilities and cleaning. Avoiding vacancies is a l...

Preparing Your Hawaii Rental Property for Tropical Storms and Unpredictable Weather

Home River Kona - Thursday, September 3, 2020

The hurricane season in Hawaii doesn’t get nearly as much attention as the hurricane season in the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico. However, we do get a handful of strong storms every year, and it usually results in a lot of rain, strong ocean swells, and of course – wind....

Why International Owners Choose Hawaii County for their Investment Properties

Home River Kona - Thursday, August 27, 2020

Hawaii has always been a popular real estate market for investors from all over the world. It has an outstanding reputation for everything that visitors and residents want. There are breathtaking beaches, gorgeous volcanoes, tons of birds and wildlife, and golf. Year-round go...

How Hawaiian Dream Properties Caters to International Owners

Home River Kona - Thursday, August 13, 2020

Owning a rental home on the Big Island is an outstanding investment, even if you live elsewhere in the world. At Hawaiian Dream Properties, we work with real estate investors and property owners from across the globe, and deliver specific and customized leasing and management...

Multi-Family Guide 101: What You Need to Know in Kona

Home River Kona - Thursday, July 30, 2020

Buying multi-family properties in Kona is a great way to earn some money and establish some stability in your real estate investment portfolio. The right investment opportunity could show up as a duplex or a triplex, or a quad, or perhaps a small apartment building. The more ...

Multi Family vs. Single Family Big Island Rental Property Responsibilities

Home River Kona - Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Hawaiian real estate market is full of diverse Big Island investment opportunities. When you decide to buy a property that you’ll rent out, you can choose between single-family homes, luxury neighborhoods, and condos with a view. Or, you can select a multi-family buildi...

How to Convert Your Big Island Vacation Rental into a Long Term Rental

Home River Kona - Thursday, July 9, 2020

We consult with rental property owners all the time about whether short term vacation rentals are better than long term rentals. When it comes to earning stable investment income and regular cash flow, long term rentals are always better. Big Island vacation homes are easy to...

Should I Rent Out My Home as a Short Term Vacation Rental or a Kona Long Term Rental?

Home River Kona - Thursday, July 2, 2020

In the Kona rental market, owners have a decision about what to do with their investment properties. Is it better to rent out your property as a short term vacation rental or a long term residential home? We work with both types of properties, and we’ve found that it ...

2020 Waikoloa Real Estate Market Report

Home River Kona - Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Part of what we do as professional real estate and property management professionals in Hawaii is deliver information on market trends and statistics. We know that informed investors make better decisions when it comes to buying, selling, and renting out properties, and we’...