Property Management Blog

What Is It Like to Own a Vacation Beach House in Hawaii?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Taking a trip to Hawaii is a dream vacation for many people. When you own a vacation home on the Big Island, you make visits to the island a regular part of your lifestyle! What is it like to own a vacation beach house in Hawaii? When buying a Kona coast home to use for your v...

The Numbers Don't Lie: Big Island Real Estate Is Booming!

Home River Kona - Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The start of 2020 is showing great things for Big Island real estate! It's an excellent time to add more properties to your investment portfolio, buy a vacation home, or look to your future with the purchase of your retirement home. Compared to this time last year, homes ar...

What Is It Like to Live in Kona, HI?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, April 8, 2020

If hurricanes are the first thing that comes to mind about Hawaii, we can tell you there's much more to our island life than some occasional bad weather! Have you ever thought about what it might be like to live in Kona, HI? We're more than your favorite vacation spot: we're a l...

Buying a Retirement Home in Hawaii

Home River Kona - Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Retirement could be just around the corner for you—or you could be planning your future far in advance. No matter how much time you have left before you leave the working world behind to enjoy the good life, many people choose to retire in Hawaii—and for plenty of excellent r...

The Kona Property Management Guide to Inspections

Home River Kona - Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Plenty of things can go wrong with your Kona investment property—especially if it's left unattended. As an expert in Kona property management, we know that regular property inspections are crucial to maintaining a profitable real estate investment portfolio—even in paradise! ...

Kona Property Management Supports Portfolio Growth!

Home River Kona - Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Owning investment properties in Kona is a passive way to earn extra income—right? That can be true—but the reality of "passive" income means that someone else does the work for you while you enjoy the profits. Rental properties do not manage themselves! So, how can investm...

Empty Home Insurance? You Need Home Watch Services in Kona

Home River Kona - Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Your Kona vacation property is your home away from home—in paradise! However, short of stopping time and the elements, your vacation property is vulnerable to harm that could take place while you're away. The company that provides your homeowner's insurance knows this and is...

Kona Property Management and Tax Deductions

Home River Kona - Wednesday, March 11, 2020

It's never too early to make sure you have everything in order for tax time! When you own investment properties in Kona, tax preparation is a year-round activity. As you get closer to the annual April deadline for filing taxes for your property investment portfolio, it's criti...

How Often Should You Run Your Car? What You Don't Know Could Cost You!

Home River Kona - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Vacationing in Hawaii means kicking back in your piece of paradise—it also means your car sits idle for weeks or months of the year. The good news is that you'll have lower mileage than average when it's time to pass your auto on as inheritance! The bad news is that someone nee...

The Best Rental Property Upgrades in Kona Ranked by Kona Property Management

Home River Kona - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Having a rental property that renters want is a critical part of generating the income you need from your Big Island rentals! You may be saying to yourself, "But my investment properties are in Hawaii! Every house is a house people want!" While that's probably true, you can i...