Learn The Truth (and tips) About Cheap Land and Homes on Hawaii Island

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@havaianuu 3 ай бұрын

Before making some observations, please allow me to give you my background. I've lived in Hawaii Island for 37+ years and was a Real Estate Agent for a while. While Andy's info is mainly accurate it has some flaws. 1- The land in the Big Island is mainly rocky. There are areas like Hamakua that have deep soil but the land is mostly rocky most everywhere else. 2- Having trees in your lot means nothing, most tree covered lots once bulldozed .one will have a scant soil cover that will filtered down through the rocks once a few rainy days go by and one is left with a flat but rocky lot. That is why in most cases a few loads of cinder are used to make a nice smooth surface. BTW we have two types of cinders, red and black. The red cinder's color is from having a lot of iron, plants grow better on the black cinder 3- The top half of Nanawale Estates, not mentioned by Andy, has county water and home delivered mail, the bottom half is on catchment and no mail delivery. A lot of subdivisions in Hawaii island .have a community area, or several, where each home will have its own mailbox .In my case my mailbox is 1.5 miles from my home. Also cable TV is not available in many areas. 4- The cost of bulldozing a residential lot is about $5,000. Andy's $9,000for just for a driveway and house pad is a way over the top estimate and so is the septic tank estimate. 5- Right by me about 5 years ago a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, owner built beautiful house cost $150,000. Building materials have gone up for a while but have come down some. One way to save a ton of money is to buy as much or all the building materials on the West Coast, put in a container and ship it to Hawaii Island. 6- A buyer should be aware that in some subdivisions the main roads are paved but the side roads maybe dirt roads, some are better maintained than others. 7- If a buyer is considering getting electricity from the local provider, one should find out if the power is in front of the lot, if not how far away does it stop. Power poles are spaced at 180 feet, normally, and they are pretty expensive to install. In summary I hope this info may help someone and it is my opinion that Andy's estimates are clouded by the fact that if he sells a lot for $10,000 at the vacant land commission of 10% it will bring in $1,000 but if one buys a $200,000 at the commission rate of 6% it brings in $12,000, a 12 times fold for almost the same amount of work.

@Bobchai Жыл бұрын

For those who are retired, living in a remote area will be a problem for medical issues -- if not now, then certainly in the future. For those who are NOT retired, living in a remote area means a commute on winding, two-lane roads for more than an hour each way. In California, people do this. They will drive from Stockton to Silicon Valley (on 8-lane freeways), giving up over 2 hours a day of their lives, just driving. But they also make over $100,000 a year to do this. On the Big Island, unless you are in health care, a well-paid government job or in management, most jobs pay around $20 an hour. A 2-hour commute on mountain roads is simply not worth it. And why would you want to do this in Hawaii, anyway? Most people come here to leave the rat race. And -- most of all -- they want to be able to enjoy their tropical back yard in daylight after coming home from work. There's one young guy at work who commutes to Kailua-Kona all the way from Na'alehu every day! That's 60 miles, one hour and a half each way. 3 hours a day he is simply driving. But he car pools with family members, and his ohana has several wage earners living under one roof. I don't think he ever sees his home in daylight. These days, especially since COVID, there is a growing segment of people who can work remotely from home. That, or online self-employment or contract work would be the ideal situation for those who want to live in these areas. But you could also live in Mexico, Costa Rica or Portugal. For those not fortunate enough to have an income stream online, or from self-employment, Andy is right. If you have $40,000 or $100,000 in cash, it might be wiser to use it on a down payment for a condo or an existing home which is closer to civilization, and where you (and the property) can qualify for a mortgage loan.

@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom 4 ай бұрын

The healthcare is a very good point to bring up, even if not retired, there’s no really good hospitals on the island and people have to fly to O’ahu for bigger procedures or emergencies that can’t be handled on island. Even if you’re young and fit, something big could happen.

@MatsFogelvik Жыл бұрын

FYI: The County building departement will NEVER come after you for having something unpermitted, UNLESS someone (neighbor) file a complaint against you. Then they have to follow through and investigate, reluctantly. I know this by experience.

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Actually they don't investigate unless they can see it from the road! So don't clear the jungle away 😊

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Also I lived in Hawaii 20 yrs and built 3 unpermitted houses

@kristinesharp6286 4 ай бұрын

Neighbors will call on mainland people.

@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom 4 ай бұрын

@@8675-__ “See it from the road” isn’t technically true anymore from my understanding, I’ve heard people saying that the county has begun using drones to look onto peoples properties now.

@Yohann67 3 ай бұрын

I can see drones or satellites becoming a new norm for “surveillance” for tax revenue recovery. Mainland HOAs even do this to increase their revenue, I believe our own county does it here in the “burbs”. I think if you get enough mainlanders moving in to Hawaii and they start working for the county………

@CoinRingsfromTheMint Жыл бұрын

This is such good advice for anywhere! People don’t realize how much effort and money it takes to develop a piece of property. We just developed a piece of Forrest in the Oregon coast range and it was 2 years of being covered in dirt and sawdust all the time spending like a crazy person :)

@Andyplantman Жыл бұрын

I live here in Puna and am pleasantly surprised at how correct most of this information is. Great job? 😁🤙🏼

@rogerdemoss484 Жыл бұрын

I bought a couple lots in Hawaii and built a vacation house on one of them, Best thing I can tell you is to go stay in the area you are looking to buy. Take a vacation and rent a vrbo in the area your looking at.

@MultiStephanator Жыл бұрын

Andy is great in his knowledge and I like his positivity… Julie and 365 Hawaii you’re wonderful for providing this information to the public !

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! And we are going to another one too!

@JanosNemeth-y7n Ай бұрын

@@365HawaiiRealEstateInfohello my sweet ❤️ I love to buy cheap land . Looking like homesteading. Please sweetheart ❤ help me😢😢😢

@ricksargent8754 4 ай бұрын

If you want to move to the big island then look at property from Waimea to Hilo. South of Hilo has problems with the volcano. Oceanview is dry. North of Kona is dry and then the resorts. Waikaloa is dry and hot but close to working areas and is a modern area. Waimea is a nice but expensive area. I like the hamakua coast, plenty of water, green it also expensive. They call this area Paniolo country.

@NomadJane 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for being honest Andy. Lived on Big Island five years, built a permitted home and lost a fortune when it sold due to the neighborhood being all unpermitted homes. Thinking of moving back but concerned about the high crime.

@ezracohen8247 Ай бұрын

Why didn’t you keep the house?

@JanosNemeth-y7n Ай бұрын

@@ezracohen8247remains only history with a mystery 😂😂😂

@marcielynn4886 Жыл бұрын

Got my lot for 3 G and my small cabin for ten, includes moving costs.

@havaianuu 3 ай бұрын

One very important factor is rain fall, the pther is the Vog. The Big Island has two distinct areas as far as rain fall. The windward side, the east side, better known as Hilo side has far more rain fall than the leeward side, the west side, better known as the Kona side. Due to the rain fall the windward side is far more lush than the leeward side, which is very dry from the middle of October until the middle of April. Many folks on catchment, especially on very dry areas like Ocean View Estates, during very dry periods may have to have water delivered by water truck, at a cost of a few hundred dollars. While the West side has a some lush areas, it is mostly rocky and barren except for the Ohia trees. Also the West side is plagued by Vog, the volcano fog when the Kilauea Volcano is active due to the prevailing winds. It is a fact that many people moved to Kona, loved it but couldn't stand the Vog so they moved away.

@rommelalba4904 Жыл бұрын

Good Information on some of the questions i have in mind on planning to buy a land and build a home there and this answer most of my questions. Planning on retiring there in about 10 yrs and buy a land and build a home or buy home with land. Thanks

@MrJearley6 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I learned a lot thank you. I am over here on the mainland Los Angeles, California, and our family does own property in HPP but ask for me I would like to buy another piece of property in HPP or Pahoa. And some of your gas that you and your husband have, I would like to reach out to one of them, but I would have to look at your past videos to find one of your realtor friends on the island. I hope this makes sense because I’m talking into my phone and I don’t feel like typing. Well, thank you for this topic. This is your subscriber on the main land, Los Angeles, California🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Жыл бұрын

@MrJearley6 you can reach Andy at RealtorAndyMadrid@Gmail.com or Amber Haley at amber@HaleyHawaii.com and let them know we referred you. Good luck!

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Avoid Pahoa! Hpp is fine or Orchidland is good too

@Puna_G 5 ай бұрын

Need to keep Hawaiian land in Hawaiian hands!

@David53D 5 ай бұрын

Racist dribble. There are no Hawaiians only South Asian immigrants pretending their ancestors were more special than all other immigrants.

@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Thanks! I am always surprised there are still so many ignorant people😮. ‘ have you ever been on the island? ‘ ‘ No’ 😂. My gosh….. do you even want these people on your island?? 🌺

@spotlightonbigislandbusine7258 Жыл бұрын

People have big dreams!

@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 Жыл бұрын

@@spotlightonbigislandbusine7258 indeed but maybe research and think first? 😁

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Жыл бұрын

@@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 YES..that is what we are trying to convey here and in many more of our videos!

@JanosNemeth-y7n Ай бұрын

⁠ Andy is our angel 😇 He will help all of us .

@Josephine-sm2db 5 ай бұрын

Composting toilet

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Its true that its hard to find reliable contractors. Whether its Plumbing, Electrical or General Contractors. They're busy building new homes to sell. So you need to be skilled enough to do the work yourself. Period!

@onetruekeeper 4 ай бұрын

Oahu is too congested. Too many people trying to survive here. Island this small was never meant to support a huge population like this. Most new residents should kindly relocate to the mainland so that we can all breathe.

@sylviamartini1526 Жыл бұрын

Super important conversation. Thanks to both of you. BTW - Julie - you look amazing 🙂

@marcielynn4886 5 ай бұрын

Ocean View has no big trees. Steep land lots of riff raff.

@Fehren_Hi 3 ай бұрын

HOVE. Hawaiian ocean view estates. Theft happens everyday. The drug problem is huge. People go in blindly purchasing property thinking they can get their slice of paradise, not knowing what the real deal is. Only the strong and simple living survive out there. To travel to work is about 1hr 45min either way a(leaving ur home vulnerable to beak ins), unless u can work from home. Its a place where u need to count on ur neighbors and community.

@Cat-xs6os Ай бұрын

Dangerous, NEVER hike bike alone

@TropicTrdr 4 ай бұрын

Very informative. There is no free lunch. I'll be following and researching...

@TheDb2000rn Жыл бұрын

would love advise about the other islands as well, thank you

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Other islands are much more expensive and they do enforce building codes on those other islands.

@lancebond2464 Жыл бұрын

Good information.

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance!

@jf1890 6 ай бұрын

Not to mention the hazards of VOG and Pele's Hair.

@spyderpittsburgh5264 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Information! Thank You both for sharing!

@jessemuna9524 18 күн бұрын

Is Shipping Container allow for home in Big Island?

@marceld6061 6 ай бұрын

Don't forget that some of those cheap homes for sale may be foreclosures (and beat up) or termite infested and need to be torn down. Especially in the Puna area where there are the mosquitos and slugs, and bugs and 12 feet of rain annually in the jungle areas.

@iquetzal6014 4 ай бұрын

12 feet rain, bugs, really? I live in Puna and that is absolute nonsense. There are wild pigs though.

@marceld6061 4 ай бұрын

@@iquetzal6014 I looked at 5 homes in Puna while looking for a place. Every one had termite damage. From Fern Forest down to Hawaiian Beaches. I am going to guess that you don't grow your own lettuce? Could it be because of the slugs and the associated 'rat-lungworm'? No mosquitoes? Really? You must not have any trees. Hilo (130 inches annually), Upslope (200"), Pahoa (101"). So, yeah, 12 feet is a *slight* exaggeration but still! Over 8 feet of rain? Hey, I don't mind it. I currently live in a temperate rainforest. Wild pigs & chickens. That's some of the best parts of Hawai'i.

@kfbob364 8 ай бұрын

The green railing behind you looks as though it doesn’t meet current code. Looks larger than 4” opening.

@JillsusTarot 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'd love your guys help to move there!🤩

@Rocksworld58 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the educational material and shedding light. 👍

@marcielynn4886 Жыл бұрын

I chose a spot near Pahoa as it was wooded and had a good breese.

@ikreate4u 11 ай бұрын

Looking in that area now. Are you happy with your purchase?

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Be careful....lots of druggies down there. Pretend to be friendly and then they rip you off when they know you're not home! I lived there 20 years. Left because of druggies and violence.

@marcielynn4886 3 ай бұрын

Twenty plus years no rent or mortgage.😊

@Josephine-sm2db 5 ай бұрын

Volcano Village is full of lava tubes and holes, so be careful walking in the forest there

@AnnaMeredith-e1m 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative session. I recently found these lots and am looking for any disqualifying issues for my situation. I have a question about Permitting: - Since there is a 16-month backlog, 1. Do I need to buy the land cash, then wait for the permit in order to qualify for financing? 2. Does being a Hawaii resident and disabled veteran help the process? 3. Do I need to ask these questions in person? Thank you for your work and consideration. Best wishes for 2024

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

If you know a local builder, your permit will be processed more quickly than if you're trying to do it yourself. Also build it without a permit, just make sure to not clear away the jungle. You don't want your unpermitted structure seen from the road.

@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom 4 ай бұрын

@@8675-__ Don’t tell people wanting to move here to break the law.

@johnamacio4905 Жыл бұрын

Still cheaper than haft a million averywhere in the country 💯

@Bobchai Жыл бұрын

That's the rub. Food costs here are outrageous, and so are electric utility bills. But most everything else costs about the same as on the mainland (east and west coasts). Consumer merchandise (like clothing ) at a store like Macy's or Target costs exactly the same, and if it's not available here, you can order online with free shipping from Amazon. Rents on the Big Island aren't much different from California or New Jersey. Ditto real estate prices. Real estate taxes are MUCH, much lower in Hawaii than most states -- especially if you are owner-occupied. The rule is basically 1% of assessed value, but there's an $80,000 exemption if it's your primary residence, and another huge exemption if you are over age 70. As on the mainland, property tax assessment values often lag behind market values, especially if you have lived in the place for several years. There is no tax on Social Security income in Hawaii, and disabled veterans (I am not) get some big breaks on property taxes, too. Sales taxes are around 3% -- but there are some excise taxes on merchants which push up prices for some items. A friend in my home town in Pennsylvania pays over $6000 in fuel oil heating bills every winter. His electricity might be cheaper, but his cost of winter is definitely not. I live at 1600 feet elevation above the town of Kailua-Kona, and I have kept all my windows open for 11 years. I don't need heat; I don't need air conditioning. With solar I could probably zero out Hawaii's high utility costs. And I don't have to keep snow tires in my garage.

@mistashortstroke443 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Guest 😊

@GBEZ Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you both for another excellent video!

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@christinewhyte7267 Жыл бұрын

Great informational Video! Thanks

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@napavalleypickleball 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I am watching your 365 videos! They are super helpful! We are thinking of moving there early next year & will reach out . Aloha from Napa CA

@cparker7431 Жыл бұрын

This was very informative. I never heard of that kind of water system. ❤ Julie

@BrettHoustonTube 7 ай бұрын

This highlights the reality that we are not free and we do not own our property when you must pay a fee and get a permission clip from the Overlords to turn your garage into a family room...

@jeffhiggins808 3 ай бұрын

I live in HPP and your information is quite accurate according to my 20 years of experience on the Big Island. Good job. Just add the advice to mainlanders moving here to chill out. They need to adapt to our culture because we sure as hell aren’t going to accept theirs.

@anthonyjohnson100 3 ай бұрын

Don’t forget to buy local!! Argus building supply is the best place to buy your lumber. Best customer service and custom home design.

@OkikaHawaii 4 ай бұрын

We’ll be getting a little island getaway for our little Ohana. We work and live in Kona but want a little homestead island property to enjoy. We are well versed in the culture of HOVE. LOL 😂

@kptbillburkett8735 8 ай бұрын

The bad thing about this video is you don't talk about all the Is positive stuff of living here on Ocean View

@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo 8 ай бұрын

Thats next-but do you want more neighbors? 😂

@kptbillburkett8735 8 ай бұрын

@@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo I don't mind sharing the Ocean View. I am on a acre of land. We have over 5000 people living in Ocean View alone. Not counting Ocean View Ranchos and the other two places. Time for Home Depot to move down here. A Wal-Mart would be nice. Brings jobs and reducing the traffic into Kona. It is a win win. Look change is going to happen. Ether you like it or you don't. But you can't stop it that is a fact.

@tmadden4951 11 ай бұрын

Also gotta check if you even really want to live in the middle of the ocean

@clifflong7944 4 ай бұрын

The Tang House...bright orange. Couldn't miss it.

@Fehren_Hi 3 ай бұрын

🙄🙄🙄🙄 uuuggghhh.

@Josephine-sm2db 5 ай бұрын

Really good video, please tell the transplants to stop speeding and slow down

@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom 4 ай бұрын

I think it should also be said that theres issues with clouded titles from the US’s illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This could potentially result in the loss of your investment (the property) because you’re essentially buying stollen land.

@5metoo 5 ай бұрын

Very informative video. Learned a lot. Thx

@ikreate4u 11 ай бұрын

Do they allow mobile homes or prefab homes in these areas to live off grid and only pay for the hook up costs for septic and driveways, etc?

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

No...there's no prefab homes available. But you can build your own

@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom 4 ай бұрын

No to both.

@samanthatomlinson1531 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking at an unpermitted home in Mountain View that I LOVE. I can pay cash and it’s already on solar and catchment. I can afford to put in a septic if needed, it does have a cesspool. Is it a bad idea to buy this? HELP

@MarktheShark808 Жыл бұрын

I would jump on it before someone else does. We bought a couple lots in Mountain View 11 years ago and cannot wait to build. Enjoy your ventures! Aloha

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

Make sure to check out the neighbors before you buy. Eden Roc has iceheads especially way in the back (rd 26) and squatters!

@8675-__ 7 ай бұрын

They do not enforce building permits IF THEY CAN'T SEE IT FROM THE ROAD. And most unpermitted homes are solar powered....and its super simple to install a solar system by yourself. Also sesspools are easy to build yourself too. I built 3 homes and did all of the above quite easily with no problems ...it is time consuming and you will need a lot of tools. And obviously skill helps too.

@ju.555 6 ай бұрын

i want to move to Hawaii on raw land and build my own home/ farm. but the permit part is stressful to me. any tips on building a house?

@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom 4 ай бұрын

Stop commenting everywhere suggesting people break the law.

@Andyplantman Жыл бұрын

I also want to say that I love his name. Lol 😂🤙🏼

@astatine0085 8 ай бұрын

What about buying with VA loan

@Cat-xs6os Ай бұрын

Do NOT move here if you think this is a relaxed and safe lifestyle! Its a total hassle! Dont be fooled by the commercial advertising!!!

@dustinharris7296 Жыл бұрын

Andy is great. I bought through him.

@_JanetLouise 4 ай бұрын

good info

@dudeleboski2692 4 ай бұрын

Whats the difference between a Cesspool and a Septic tank please?

@Jmarshall20 4 ай бұрын

Cesspool is a hole in the ground. Waste water from your home goes in it, and disperses directly into the ground. Septic system: waste water from your home goes into a tank. Sediment separates, breaks down and then filters into a “leach field”. Basically a mini water treatment plant.

@jeffhiggins808 3 ай бұрын

A cess pool is a buried permeable “tank “ that has no drain field. The new building codes require a septic system that is one or two non permeable tanks and a drain field of perforated pipes buried in gravel. Digging in lava rock (basalt) is very difficult and expensive. Most permitted existing rural homes have cess pools and they are grandfathered in so you don’t have to upgrade to a septic system. That’s what I have in Hawaiian Paradise Park and it works well.