1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom STR Purchase Maui

1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom STR Purchase Maui

Member since 2019 · 3 posts · 0 votes

Looking into purchasing a STR on Maui in Kihei.

Wondering if anyone has any good insights into whether a 1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom is a better investment in terms of rentability?

Thanks!

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Real Estate Agent · Maui, HI · Member since 2021 · 21 posts · 7 votes
5y

It honestly depends on the complex, etc.  I often find that some 2 bedrooms gain near the same rental income as a 1 bed, but are at a much higher purchase price. Two bedrooms will always be more attractive however, at the end of the day- people just want to come to Maui and will take what they can get. Also, keep in mind our unprecedented LOW INVENTORY.  Think about what and how long you're willing to wait or if you just want to get your foot in the door. 

Hope this helps!

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    5y

    2 bedrooms will be more versatile to more people and you should be able to get more rent for it.

  • Real Estate Agent · Maui, HI · Member since 2021 · 21 posts · 7 votes
    5y

    It honestly depends on the complex, etc.  I often find that some 2 bedrooms gain near the same rental income as a 1 bed, but are at a much higher purchase price. Two bedrooms will always be more attractive however, at the end of the day- people just want to come to Maui and will take what they can get. Also, keep in mind our unprecedented LOW INVENTORY.  Think about what and how long you're willing to wait or if you just want to get your foot in the door. 

    Hope this helps!

  • Member since 2019 · 3 posts · 0 votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Laura Myers:

    It honestly depends on the complex, etc.  I often find that some 2 bedrooms gain near the same rental income as a 1 bed, but are at a much higher purchase price. Two bedrooms will always be more attractive however, at the end of the day- people just want to come to Maui and will take what they can get. Also, keep in mind our unprecedented LOW INVENTORY.  Think about what and how long you're willing to wait or if you just want to get your foot in the door. 

    Hope this helps!

     This is helpful, thanks for your help @Laura Myers!

  • Rental Property Investor · Waikapu, HI · Member since 2018 · 305 posts · 197 votes
    5y

    @Brae Schulte sorry man, I just saw this. I’ve got both and it does depend on the complex but for the most part I like 1 bedrooms better. Less wear and tear as it’s usually just couples coming out. With the 2s we’ve seen a lot of budget travelers trying to squeeze several couples in or large families. They tend to not be cared for as much and have more breakage. Feel free to DM me and we can talk story more if you like. Aloha!

  • Member since 2019 · 3 posts · 0 votes
    5y

    @Mike Neubauer Thanks for the information Mike. Super helpful, I'll DM you so we can chat some more when you have some time!

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