How to Evaluate a Hawaii Vacation Rental Before Buying: A Due Diligence Framework
Complete due diligence framework for evaluating a Hawaii vacation rental — STR permissibility, GET/TAT tax modeling, leasehold check, and AOAO review.
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Hawaii Investment Property Guide vs. Hiring a Real Estate Attorney: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a Hawaii investment property guide vs. a real estate attorney — cost, scope, and when you need both for due diligence.
Best Hawaii Investment Guide for Military Buyers on Oahu Planning a PCS Rental Conversion
Best Hawaii investment guide for military buyers at Pearl Harbor or Schofield converting a VA-financed home to a rental on PCS. Covers HOA caps, tax reclassification, and STR rules.
Alternatives to BiggerPockets for Hawaii Real Estate Investing in 2026
BiggerPockets is mainland-focused and mixes pre-2026 Hawaii advice with current law. Here are better alternatives for Hawaii investment property research.
Best Hawaii Investment Property Guide for Mainland Investors in 2026
The best Hawaii investment guide for mainland investors who've never bought in Hawaii — covering GET/TAT, leasehold, and island-by-island STR rules.
Big Island Lava Zone Map: What Investors Need to Know Before Buying
The Big Island lava zone map divides the island into 9 risk tiers. Zones 1-2 are uninsurable and unfinanceable—here's what each zone means for buyers.
Hawaii Transient Accommodations Tax: What STR Investors Actually Owe
Hawaii's TAT, GET, and county surcharges stack to 18.5% on gross rental revenue. Here's how the math works and how to avoid the tax-on-tax trap.
Maui Minatoya List: What Investors Must Know About Bill 9's Phase-Out
The Maui Minatoya List protected ~6,000 condos as vacation rentals. Bill 9 ends that—West Maui STR rights expire 2028, South Maui 2030. Here's what to do now.
Honolulu Rental Property: What Investors Need to Know About Oahu's Market
Honolulu rental property yields 3.5-5% gross—but after 4.5% GET, investor property taxes, and AOAO fees, net cash flow is tight. Here's how Ewa Beach and Mililani compare.
Leasehold Property Hawaii: What Investors Need to Know
Leasehold vs fee simple in Hawaii—understand financing restrictions, rent renegotiation cliffs, and why lease term length determines everything.
Hawaii Termite Inspection: What Buyers Need to Know About the TIR
Hawaii termite inspections are mandatory under HAR contract Section L-2. Drywood and Formosan subterranean termites are endemic—here's what the report covers and what to do when damage is found.
Hawaii Investment Property: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026
Buying investment property in Hawaii requires understanding leasehold tenure, 18.5% STR taxes, county-by-county vacation rental laws, and escrow timelines. Here's what you need to know.
Hawaii Homestead Exemption: How It Works and Why Investors Get Burned
Hawaii's homestead exemption slashes your property tax bill—but investors who miss the December 31 deadline or misuse it face penalties of $20,000+ per year.
Hawaii Eviction Process: Timelines, Notices, and What Landlords Must Know
Hawaii evictions require a 5-business-day pay-or-quit notice, mandatory mediation under Act 278, and district court proceedings that can take 1-4 months.
Hawaii Airbnb Rules 2026: What's Still Legal on Each Island
Hawaii Airbnb rules vary by island. Maui's Minatoya phase-out, Oahu's resort-zone restrictions, and the Big Island's primary residency requirement mean most Hawaii STRs are being squeezed out.