Hawaii Real Estate Q&A Discussion Forum
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Is it possible to get insurance in lava zones 1 or 2?
Suppose I wanted to build a house in one of these areas, is it possible to get some kind of insurance? I've googled it and it seems like it's not possible. Is that the case?
Buy formula in Hawaii market
I'm curious as to what fix-and-flippers buy formula is in Hawaii at a time like this?
Need info on contract for deed sale
Can a house be sold if its under contract for deed?
Long Distance Investing in Hawaii Waikiki
A few years ago I visited Waikiki, an easily immediately, it became one of my favorite places on Earth. I could see living there at some point in time, it could be interesting just to own a condo, and rent it out, but... View more
Hawaii REAs, what is your experience with your broker?
I just started looking in to real estate investing and I also decided that I was going to get my real estate license. I know it’s not required to invest, but I thought it would be a good way to dive into the world of... View more
Hard Money Lenders for Oahu
Aloha BP community anyone on here have any Hard money lenders they've worked with for the Island of Oahu? Mahalo
STR property in Waikiki
Aloha! I am looking to move to Hawaii with my partner from the San Francisco Bay Area due to flexibility of working from home. We are thinking of acquiring a STR property in Waikiki resort zoned area or NUC units. I am... View more
Oahu Investing
Hello Team,I am an experienced investor looking to hook up in the Oahu real estate deals.If you are the same as me, and interested please let me know.Regards,Lloyd
Tenancy in Entirety Hawaii
Hi,Does any one have a tenancy in entirety for a property in Hawaii while having property in a trust? It seems to get the Tenants in Entirety status, the trust name should include full name of all trustees. Did anyone... View more
Wholesalers in Hawaii
Any active wholesalers out here in Hawaii? I know theres some flippers out here making huge returns on their work. Would love to get there one day. But my current path of entry looks to be wholesaling. Wanted to throw... View more
Squatter issues in Big Island, Hawaii
I'm an out of state owner and I received a report of a squatter on my Kailua-Kona, HI property. It is a vacant lot. Can anyone recommend a lawyer, legal aid, etc who might be able to assist in settling this matter?... View more
Which Hawaii islands allow short term rentals of houses?
I know Kauaii only allows it in Princeville.
About Maui, I found that the county is trying to ban it since recently, but not sure under what conditions and if any regions are exempt.
We are thinking about living in the... View more
Practicality of operating a nonconforming 3-5plex on Oahu
Hi folks!I see this a lot in the listings that meet my criteria: "Number of bedrooms/bathrooms does not match tax records. Buyer to do own due diligence. Sold as is."I'm looking for a parcel of land that has structures... View more
How would you do it? (Hawaii long-term deal)
Hey guys, I'm quite interested in a specific property here on Oahu. It's dropped in price but still expensive ($mm). I think a lower price is reasonable, as the home is old. Getting a capital partner on board may be a... View more
1st Time Investor - Kamaina
I am moving back to Oahu and interested in purchasing a rental property with 2-6 separate dwelling units or multiunit property in Honolulu - Ideally in Makiki or somewhere near Ward/Kakaako. I am a noob and wondering... View more
Hawaii Coastal Properties and Red Tape
Hi there, I'm a newbie architect in Hawaii trying to break free of a 60+ hour work week to start developing my own properties. I'm also new to BP.
I know it's easier to get started in real estate on the mainland, but... View more
Oahu - 6 month to 1 year rental. Advice and price
I hope everyone is doing ok in Hawaii at the moment with Cvoid. My nephew visited Hawaii last year with his girlfriend and loved it. They decided to move to Oahu in September. I am looking for the BP community for some... View more
Anybody in RE (any capacity) in Kauai?
Hi,I'm beginning to consider moving to Kauai and would like to chat with anybody involved in RE (any capacity) there, please.Best,Felipe
Can I rent out my entire home with an ADU?
Help me understand the ADU restrictions. I understand that the ADU renter has to have a minimum 6 month contract. But what happens when I move but want to keep the property? It seems to me like you can only landlord... View more
What type of house hacking works in Hawaii? (realtor needed)
TLDR: Expert advice needed from house hacking investor and Hawaiian realtor!I am moving to Oahu with my girlfriend and we want to take this opportunity to transition from renters to homeowners and from consumers to... View more
Looking to capitalize on a multi unit in Captain Cook Hawaii
Greetings! I'm posting because I have a lead that just came in from FB ads and she's looking to get rid of a property that she's been using a vacation rental in Captain Cook. She currently lives in TX. I'm looking to... View more
Single Family House - Strategies, price, etc.
Aloha!I would appreciate your thoughts on a new property I just bought.Single Family Residence7 bedrooms, 2 bathsConverting it into a duplex a possibility, but wanted to hear your take on whether or not it would be... View more
Honolulu Condo - Buy now or wait?
Hi everyone! I'm currently renting an apartment in Downtown Honolulu and have been looking to purchase a 2-3 BR condo in the Kaka'ako / Ala Moana / Waikiki area, somewhere in the range of $450k-600k (I'm already... View more
Looking for local lender or mortgage broker recommendations
Hi everyone. I'm looking for a way to refinance a property in my LLC into my personal name and get a long term loan on it. (Or a loan with the lowest monthly possible, ie - interest only, etc). The property in the LLC... View more
Tenants disappeared and their friend gave back keys and vacated
My tenants rent was already 5 days late and we agreed to meet last night at 7pm for me to collect. When I got there nobody was home so called/texted them, both their phones are turned off. I wait a while and supposedly... View more
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