Property Management Blog

Pets in a Rental Property: Making Your Rental Property Pet-Friendly

Home River Kona - Friday, September 9, 2022

Recent statistics show that about 70% of American households own a pet and this number is growing. This means that if you're a landlord who doesn't allow pets, you've already eliminated most of the population as potential renters. It doesn't have to be this w...

How to Write a Low Risk Pet Policy Rental Agreement

Home River Kona - Tuesday, August 16, 2022

It shouldn't come as a surprise that your prospective tenant's pets can cause problems at your rental property. Unfortunately, prohibiting your tenants from having pets in your rental property can limit your prospective tenant pool.Did you know that pet owners are general...

How to Use a Tenant Screening Report to Your Advantage

Home River Kona - Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Did you know there are four offenses leading to possible adverse housing outcomes? Those offenses include property violations, assault, fraud, and serious drug crimes.Have you received a tenant screening report? If so, you might be unsure what to do next. Tenant screening re...

How to Conduct Effective Criminal Background Checks for Tenants

Home River Kona - Tuesday, July 19, 2022

In 2020, over 5.5 million Americans faced criminal charges. As a landlord, it is imperative to ensure that all potential tenants are legally abiding individuals. This is not only important for your comfort but the well-being of your current tenants. Criminal background ...

A Guide to Emotional Support Animal Laws for Landlords in Hawaii

Home River Kona - Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Studies show that emotional support animals benefit people with anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses. The results are clear—animals have a positive impact on people's lives.There has been an increase in the number of emotional support animals in the USA over ...

An Quick Landlord's Guide to Rent Collection in Kona

Home River Kona - Tuesday, June 21, 2022

There are currently almost 50 million households living in rented housing in the U.S.So there has never been a better time to invest in real estate to rent! But, if you don't go about collecting rent the right way, you could end up with empty pockets. This can be a ...

How to Become a Section 8 Landlord in Hawaii

Home River Kona - Tuesday, June 7, 2022

You own a couple of properties but you want to appeal to more of the almost 40% of Hawaiians who rent their homes. One way you're considering broadening your potential tenant pool is to qualify to receive rental subsidies from your tenants.But what is the voucher system like?...

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Rental Manager

Home River Kona - Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The real estate rental industry is expected to be worth an impressive $2365.93 billion by 2025. This enormous figure highlights the potential for investors to make significant amounts of money in this sector, and many are hiring rental managers to help them take care of their pro...

Renting Your Property? 7 Steps for Setting Rent Prices

Home River Kona - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

You always wanted to get into real estate and now you own rental properties! A recent survey found that about 123 million Americans rent. So, there are plenty of potential tenants for your property.You're about ready to list your properties, but you're not sure how much t...

Hawaii Eviction Laws You Need to Know in 2022

Home River Kona - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Tenants refusing to pay rent, breaking appliances, and going out of their way to violate property and rental agreement agreements are only some of the common problems landlords face.Under these circumstances, you have the right to evict a tenant from your Hawaii rental property. ...