
Episode 219: Investing in Real Estate in Hawaii: Challenges and Lessons Learned
03/11/24 • 55 min
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- Shawn: @shawn_dimartile
- Mike: @miketighe_
In this episode, Shawn DiMartile talks to Kamohai and Tristyn, Hawaiian real estate investors. They delve into their journey, tackling the peculiar challenges of the Hawaii market. Sharing insights on creative financing and flipping houses, they stress the value of relationships, market awareness, and adaptability in real estate success. Also, they discuss mental health's importance for entrepreneurs and advocate for seeking support when needed.
Here's what you can expect from the episode:
- Kamohai and Tristyn, Hawaii-focused investors, excel in creative financing
- For successful creative financing, fostering relationships and local market knowledge are key
- Understanding individual seller needs is vital for effective creative financing
- Hawaii's market hurdles include stringent permits and elevated expenses
- Entrepreneurial longevity hinges on prioritizing mental health and seeking assistance
How to connect with Tristyn and Kamohai:
Instagram: @kamohairandtristyn
YouTube: @KamohaiandTristynKalama
Podcast: Deals And Aloha
HGTV: Renovations Aloha, Tuesdays, 9 PM EST and CT, 7 PM PST
Learn more about Mike and Shawn:
- Shawn: www.investorshawn.com
- Mike: www.investormike.com
Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram!
- Shawn: @shawn_dimartile
- Mike: @miketighe_
In this episode, Shawn DiMartile talks to Kamohai and Tristyn, Hawaiian real estate investors. They delve into their journey, tackling the peculiar challenges of the Hawaii market. Sharing insights on creative financing and flipping houses, they stress the value of relationships, market awareness, and adaptability in real estate success. Also, they discuss mental health's importance for entrepreneurs and advocate for seeking support when needed.
Here's what you can expect from the episode:
- Kamohai and Tristyn, Hawaii-focused investors, excel in creative financing
- For successful creative financing, fostering relationships and local market knowledge are key
- Understanding individual seller needs is vital for effective creative financing
- Hawaii's market hurdles include stringent permits and elevated expenses
- Entrepreneurial longevity hinges on prioritizing mental health and seeking assistance
How to connect with Tristyn and Kamohai:
Instagram: @kamohairandtristyn
YouTube: @KamohaiandTristynKalama
Podcast: Deals And Aloha
HGTV: Renovations Aloha, Tuesdays, 9 PM EST and CT, 7 PM PST
Learn more about Mike and Shawn:
- Shawn: www.investorshawn.com
- Mike: www.investormike.com
Previous Episode

Host Edition: Tenant Laws, Rent Control, And The Impact It Has On Real Estate
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- Shawn: @shawn_dimartile
- Mike: @miketighe_
In this episode, Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe explore new regulations and laws affecting landlord-tenant relationships in California, particularly in San Diego. They discuss the impact on real estate investors and tenants, highlighting challenges and potential consequences. The hosts delve into rent control's effects on the housing market, providing insights into short-term and long-term implications, and suggesting alternative solutions to address California's housing supply issue.
Here's what you can expect from the episode:
- San Diego's new eviction regulations for renovations and landlords' financial challenges.
- Rent control's impact on the housing market and potential supply reduction.
- Government policies' role in housing supply dynamics.
- A comparative study: California rent control vs. Texas housing supply increase.
- California Coastal Commission's influence on coastal housing availability.
Learn more about Mike and Shawn:
- Shawn: www.investorshawn.com
- Mike: www.investormike.com
- Website: www.takeoffcapital.com
Next Episode

Host Edition: Baby Boomers, Housing Shortages, And NIMBYism
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- Shawn: @shawn_dimartile
- Mike: @miketighe_
In this episode, Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe discuss the housing market inventory shortage, examining its potential link to baby boomers. They analyze a Bloomberg article suggesting baby boomers' reluctance to sell their homes contributes to the shortage for younger families. The hosts offer their perspectives, supported by data, and discuss NIMBYism's impact on housing development in affluent areas. The episode concludes with a discussion on the government's role in addressing the shortage and the importance of balanced decision-making.
Here's what you can expect from the episode:
- Baby boomers holding onto homes contributes to housing inventory shortage, but sole blame is unfair.
- Sentimental attachment and financial factors drive decisions to stay, including low mortgage rates and retirement plans.
- NIMBYism, especially in affluent areas, hampers housing development and worsens shortages.
- Government should prioritize housing needs, balance with existing homeowner concerns.
- More housing supply improves infrastructure, spurs economic growth for all residents.
Learn more about Mike and Shawn:
- Shawn: www.investorshawn.com
- Mike: www.investormike.com
- Website: www.takeoffcapital.com
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