01-11-2025, 06:04 AM
Hi all,
Any Hawaii (specifically Hilo area) hosts on this thread? I’m seriously considering purchasing a short term rental property on the Big Island. I live in CA and I’m nervous (understandably) about a few things.
This would be my first short term rental and I’m not necessarily looking to make a ton of money on it. I would consider it a success really if it just pays for itself and my family can use a few times a year when we visit since we have family there. What’s the general sentiment towards people who are from the mainland and own vacation homes who also rent them out – this was happening before VRBO and Airbnb which has just made it easier. I feel like Hawaii being a tourist centric state there would be many competent managemt companies who can help manage not only guests during stays but house up-keep and maintenance.
Any Hawaii (specifically Hilo area) hosts on this thread? I’m seriously considering purchasing a short term rental property on the Big Island. I live in CA and I’m nervous (understandably) about a few things.
This would be my first short term rental and I’m not necessarily looking to make a ton of money on it. I would consider it a success really if it just pays for itself and my family can use a few times a year when we visit since we have family there. What’s the general sentiment towards people who are from the mainland and own vacation homes who also rent them out – this was happening before VRBO and Airbnb which has just made it easier. I feel like Hawaii being a tourist centric state there would be many competent managemt companies who can help manage not only guests during stays but house up-keep and maintenance.