Looking For A Hawaiian Vacation Home?

Buying a vacation home takes careful planning - and that is especially true of Hawaii vacation homes with all the factors that influence them. Whether your vacation home purchase is a second home or a vacation rental, we can help you create a strategy customized to best meet your needs and goals while guiding you along the process.

Home overlooking the ocean over a rocky beach
Home overlooking the ocean over a rocky beach

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It is important to be clear about your intended usage throughout the year when considering a property in Hawaii, not just when you're here. Renting properties for short durations is a regulated practice in Hawaii with specific rules varying by island.

A second home is primarily used for recreational purposes and is not the owner's principal residence, often taking the form of condos or single-family homes. In contrast, an investment property is bought with the intention to generate income, such as renting it out full-time or flipping it. Financing for second homes is generally easier to secure than for investment properties, with lower interest rates and down payments.

From helping understand the communities that fit your lifestyle, to understanding the different taxes that may apply, to zoning restrictions, lending options, and more - we have the knowledge and experience to help guide you towards what best fits you.

Vacation Home Videos
Best configuration for condo that will be rented when not in use?
Aloha! A viewer who is seeking a condo for personal use plus renting it out asked us this. It all comes down to usage. The price difference between a 2-Bedroom and a 1-Bedroom can be vast - $500,000 or more. 02:05 How often will you have guests? 03:45 Price Vs Comfort 05:45 Don't overestimate 07:40 Family Visit Experience Click the link below to learn about what area best suits your lifestyle! https://www.hiestates.com/learn/what-area-of-oahu-best-suits-you/
Where Are Short-Term Vacation Rentals Allowed On Oahu?
Aloha! There are only three resort zoned areas that allow rentals of less than 30 days on Oahu. Those areas are Waikiki in Honolulu, Ko'olina near Kapolei, and Turtle Bay on North Shore. Check out our fun interactive quizzes! https://www.hiestates.com/learn/ Check out my page on Waikiki! https://www.hiestates.com/waikiki/
Which Neighborhoods Have The Easiest Honolulu Commmute?
Aloha! Looking for neighborhoods on Oahu? I run down some of my favorites in this video! Not only do I tackle the ease of commute, I also go into family friendliness and average price. Ready to reach out to an Oahu-Based Real Estate Professional you can trust? Contact Me Today!
This is What You Should Know About Co-Ownership of Hawaii Luxury Second Homes
Aloha! Co-Ownership - are there problems inherent in this ownership model? This is also called fractional ownership, and is similar in some respects to the timeshare model. It maxes out at 8 owners and functions under an LLC. Financing and organization are more complex than other ownership models, and even trying to sell can be a struggle. It's a legitimate property ownership model, but it's complexity adds another layer to every struggle. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Overview 02:30 Maui Answer 04:57 Oahu Answer 08:
Oahu Second Home Neighborhood Guide
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Vacation Home Services

At Hi Estates, we want to provide every opportunity for our clients to find their dream vacation home. For some, that will be a condo in a resort area like Waikiki, where the unit can be used as a vacation rental when not in use. For others, it will be a single-family home in Diamond Head or Kahala that has room for their kids to roam. 

To help get you started, we provide the following services relating to Hawaiian Vacation Homes:

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Community Information

Finding a community that matches your desired lifestyle is as important as your home itself. Learn about the different areas of Oahu and neighborhoods available throughout the island.

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Fun Quizzes

Learn about Hawaii & take fun quizzes to see if life in Hawaii is right for you!

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Hawaii Vacation Home / Second Home Newsletter

A monthly newsletter full of information on how to find a Hawaii vacation home right for you.

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Testimonials

Testimonials from clients of the HiEstates Team

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Get Your Personalized Hawaii Vacation Home Strategy

We're ready to help create a specialized program that is tailored to fit your vacation home or condo needs. The earlier we start on the process, the better we can aid you in the decision making process. We do our best to get to know your lifestyle needs and wants so we can find the best property to suit you. From helping understand the communities that fit your lifestyle, to understanding the different taxes that may apply, to zoning restrictions, lending options, and more - we have the knowledge and experience to help guide you towards what best fits you.

Reach out at 1-(808) 400-9542 or fill out the form below to request a consultation and we'll get back to you as quick as we can.

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