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  While attending networking events and pursuing personal relationships are not yet obsolete methods of establishing rapport and presence as an investor, digital marketing and advertising are becoming increasingly critical in the world of Kona Hawaii real estate. And we’re not just talking about craigslist ads. There is a whole host of digital tools and […]

New investors want to know: is it better to invest in the stock market or in real estate? To the disappointment of many, there really isn’t an objective, black-and-white answer. What might be a lucrative investment in Big Island property for one could end disastrously for another. Ultimately, the right investment method for you will […]

Is the identifier of “self-made” a gleaming banner of pride or an egotistical fallacy? A lot of people will claim to be self-made successes, deriving from humble backgrounds and ascending to the top simply by way of grit. Realistically, though, most people have external factors, chance or otherwise, to thank for their success. Perhaps one […]

To buy and hold, or to fix and flip? Run a quick search on Google and you will find endless articles and blogs contrasting the two, and many postulating that one or the other is superior. At Craft Realty, we believe that to answer this question is not simply a matter of weighing merits and […]

Are you currently leasing homes in Hawaii? If so, you’ve probably put a lot of hard work into marketing your property and selecting good tenants. Those investing in homes in Hawaii often make the mistake of fixating on the selection and preparation of a rental property, forgetting that the process of marketing and screening tenants […]

Managing real estate for sale in Kona Hawaii is almost always more difficult than investors anticipate. The concept seems simple: purchase real estate for sale in Kona Hawaii, market it, find good tenants, and reap a return on your investment. However, property management can be wrought with a host of unforeseen challenges. You may have difficult […]

Generations past have propagated what is essentially a cult of homeownership. The conception of homeownership as both a lucrative investment and a christening of true adulthood has continued to prevail in spite of substantial changes in the nature of real estate. In certain circumstances, buying a home truly qualifies as an investment and yields several […]

Investing in property for sale in Kona Hawaii can be incredibly financially rewarding. What many investors don’t anticipate when calculating their projected profits, though, is the impact that real estate investment can have upon your taxable income. Different forms of income — job income, rental income, income from long-term capital gains — are taxed at […]

If you are selling your home in Kona, Hawaii, you are entering a competitive market. Though the severity of the present housing shortage will continue to decline in 2018, demand for housing in popular tourist and retirement destinations like Kona remains high. You want your home to rank among the finest homes for sale Kona […]

Looking to become a landlord and invest in Kailua Kona homes for rent? You may be daunted by all that lies ahead—calculating rentals rates, mortgage rates, and profit margins, managing tenants, financing emergency expenses, and the like. We’ve been there. Some prospective investors hesitate to make their first purchase, terrified of landing a bad deal […]