Property Management Blog

Which Homes Need a Home Watch Service in Kona HI? Your Questions Answered!

Home River Kona - Wednesday, November 20, 2019

A home watch service is similar to a home inspection service—but unlike ones you’ve probably heard of before. They don’t inspect homes that people are getting ready to purchase—instead, they investigate (or watch) vacation homes while you're away. We would say that wh...

How Can Kona Property Owners Achieve Shorter Vacancy Cycles?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Many property owners dream of a life with tenants who stay—happily—in your investment properties year after year. While not every tenant is a perfect tenant, we do see many tenants renew leases for more than one year in the Kona area. With a shortage of quality rental housin...

How Can You Raise the Rent for Your Waikoloa Village Property and Still Keep Your Tenants?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, November 13, 2019

If you're a new Hawaii landlord, you have a lot of decisions to make. Should you rent your property long-term or use it as a vacation rental so you can come or go? How much rent can you charge? How much rent should you charge? The right rental price can be a tricky thing t...

What Is a Rental Analysis—and How Can a Rental Analysis Benefit Your Kona Property?

Home River Kona - Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Setting the right rental rate for your property isn't an exact science, but it does require some analysis. Studying the rental market and understanding what renters look for in a Kona rental property helps landlords set the right price from the start. Whether you have a sh...

Short-Term Rentals and Bill 108—What Kona Property Owners Need to Know!

Home River Kona - Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Have you heard about Bill 108? Are you panicking because you don't know how it affects your short-term rental business? While the bill does enforce new regulations for vacation rentals on the Big Island, it's not the death of your rental property business. Rental property regu...

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...