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STR Tax Strategy for Waikiki Condotel Investors: Eliminate Your Income Tax...
Three steps on how investors of Waikiki condotels may use cost segregation and 100% bonus depreciation to reduce federal taxes: Buy a Waikiki condotel and rent it for an average of <=7 days per...
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What Elon Musk Taught Me About Investing In Hawaii Real Estate
In Life, Execution Beats Theory Stop Talking – Start Doing Speed Matters to Achieve and Scale ——————————– I have a curious mind. I’m continuously searching for new concepts to apply to my own tiny...
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Oahu Real Estate Report – September 2025
It’s become apparent that some persistent factors are having a clear effect on the Oahu real estate market, especially for condos. The now longstanding inflation issue, higher interest rates, a weaker...
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Top 9 Luxury Condos in Honolulu
You may have noticed that this is not a more rounded ‘Top 10’ list. That is because, of all the condos in Honolulu, the properties covered here had to meet the standards of being ‘ultra-luxury’. There...
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Hawaii’s 10 Most Luxurious Condos
Selecting the ten for this list was, at best, extremely difficult. Just look at the current condos for sale in Kakaako, Wailea, Waimea and other high-end districts of Hawaii. You’ll see numerous...
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10 Popular Older Condos in Honolulu
New condos in Honolulu understandably get all the attention, at least for a time, but there’s a lot to love in those that have been around a little while. I’ve assembled here 10 popular, older Honolulu...
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90-Day Minimum Rental Terms? – CO-25-02 (Bill 62) – New 2025 Honolulu Rental...
New city ordinance restricts property rights by changing the 30-day minimum rental term to 90 days! How will this affect my residential Oahu property? ——————————– Look out! – Do you own Oahu...
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Top 10 Oceanfront Condos On Kauai
Kauai, the “Garden Isle,” is Hawaii’s oldest island, forged by volcanic activity over 5 million years ago. Its rugged cliffs, lush waterfalls, and pristine beaches have enchanted visitors since...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Spring 2025 – Stable Prices, But…
Just when you thought the US election results would reduce uncertainty… Higher interest rates, …now still for longer! Oahu Real Estate Median Sales Prices Are Channeling Sideways. Price Pressure...
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Top 10 Oceanfront Condos in Kona
Stretching nearly 60 miles along the west side of Hawaii Island, Kona offers endless opportunities to enjoy the coast under nearly year-round sunshine. From the popular Kailua Pier in the north to the...
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Top 10 Oceanfront Condos On Maui
Maui is a beach lover’s paradise. As the second-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, the Valley Isle has no shortage of gorgeous beaches, many of which are consistently voted the best in the...
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Buyer’s Remorse! – Random Thoughts About Overwhelm, Bad Advice, Or… Not The...
Differentiate between ‘must be fixed now’ versus ‘monitor and fix later as needed.’ Everyone knows something and is generally eager to help from their perspective. Consider the context to determine if...
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Market Update – Summer 2024 – The Fed Pivot?
If you are waiting for a market crash, you missed it. “Higher rates for longer” is ending – The Fed pivot. – Are we there yet? ________________________________ Congratulations! – You survived...
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New Honolulu Condos: Recently Built & Coming Soon!
This is an overview of all Honolulu’s new condos, that fall into one of these categories:1) Built over the past decade (since 2014), or2) Selling pre-construction / currently under construction, or3)...
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Hawaii Conveyance Tax Peculiarities – Save $Thousands In Taxes
The seller’s conveyance tax depends on the buyer’s intent to buy the property as their principal residence.Sellers save money on the conveyance tax by adjusting their sales price below certain...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2023 – Have Mortgage Rates Peaked?
Higher mortgage rates make for a slower market with slower demand and limited supply. Despite doomsday predictions, real estate prices remain robust due to continuing supply shortages....
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Spring 2023 – A Tale Of Two Markets
The higher mortgage interest rate ‘shock’ slowed real estate demand. Prices have softened since the peak in June 2022.Some condotels are bucking the trend and are selling at top valuations, reflecting...
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One of a Kind Waikiki Sunset Remodel
This unit, at Waikiki Sunset, felt dark and lacked a good use of space and didn’t scream ‘happy’. The remodel concept was an attempt to get the unit ‘back to life’ with a neutral and light color...
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Stunning Hawaii Condo Remodel: Before & After Photos
We took a ‘tired’one bedroom, ground floor condo, in Hawaii, and did a total remodel. The aim was to create a sense of more space, with a luxury feel to it. Most furnishings (in the ‘After’ photos)...
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Predictability Fosters Progress – Hawaii Legislative Updates
Beinhocker and Friedman’s view on economic success and the role of government.Legislative updates currently cooking.New Hawaii Property Tax Rates 2022/2023. ________________________________ In his...
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