I can not wait to come to Hawaii and begin our journey with A spirit of Aloha and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii!!! I feel so incredibly blessed to have this opportunity! I can tell you if you are considering making the move to Hawaii Derek and Mahe are very helpful and quickly respond to any questions that you may have on the way. I look forward to continuing to work with you on finding our home in paradise. Mahalo The Anderson Family
My mother is from Hawaii. I visit almost every year and it feels like it should be my home. My wife and I are considering the move. We will be back this October 2022. Thank you for the insight. Aloha!
Perfect in between for sure, hubby's fam is spread in Cali, my huge family is in Saipan...definitely hoping to move back to Hawaii in 2 years after we send the 2nd of of to college, hoping to buy next year in 2023. 🤙🤙that's a Shaka and a call me😁
Aloha! I just have to say, this video is so captivating and engaging and genuinely kind and smart. You and your team give confidence and hopefulness and sincerity that makes me feel like it is ok to live in Hawaii and share in the beautiful culture and respect the struggle also. Being from CANADA, I sister and I have dreamt our whole lives to one day have a property in Oahu. My mom used to bring us there every year for 12 years before my parents passed away. I had watched many videos from people who really left me with an impression that we may not be welcome to live there. Your encouragement and dedication to teaching people the respectful and humble way to be guest and a resident to the islands, has changed everything for me personally. And I appreciate your words so much. Mahalo
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This..this is why I want to move to the north shore Derek. Seriously, I love the weather, the people and how the land, sky, and the sea all meet in one place..
Thanks Derek for these videos. I finally moved to Maui today and I learned so much from you guys. Renting now but I'm definitely hitting you up when I'm ready to buy!
@@movingtohawaiiThank you! I especially loved the recent Maui video and the personal stories in it. I found a studio in Kihei with a small private renter. I feel like 1100/ month is pretty good for the Maui rental market. In Portland (where I'm from) that's fairly comparable.
It's easy to be bitter as a local person who has no hope of ever affording to buy real estate here. Can you please do videos for local people, maybe those living with family, renting, or those on a single income. What do we need to be doing? What is the pathway towards home ownership?
Hi Joshua, maybe this is a conversation for a phone call or email, but would you be willing to share more specifics about your home buying situation, timeline and goals? This helps us in giving you a more meaningful response to your question. Thank you!
Yes, we will. A goal of mine is to have a financial course or club of sorts for young local people so that we can affect the next generation in keeping their family homes and buying more.
1. Truck Driving. Walmart pays 100k a year for truck drivers. Drive for 5-10 years, save your money. If you have a best friend, do team-driving and make a little more. Got a girl but no kid? = do a team driving. Save your money, come back and buy a house. A male/female couple can make 200k a year driving trucks. It's actually pretty fun too, especially for the first few years. 2. Software. Learn to code almost any language and you can work from home. Software developers, project managers, business analysts, administrators, product managers, almost all make over 130k a year and work from home. If you can't code or just can't learn it because you're not smart enough, then learn those other titles. You can learn anything online. Certifications are $200 and they'll get you a job faster than a $300k degree. Bullshit your way to success just like everybody else. 3. Oil industry - underwater wielding, etc. Learn that trade, work for 3-6 months a year, chill 3-6 months a year. Some of those guys make $200-300k/year. 4. Alaskan Fisherman. Work 3-6 months a year, make 15k a month. Save your money. I grew up poor. When you can't afford to live somewhere then you move somewhere that you can afford to live. I've done that many times. When your job isn't paying enough, you find a job that pays more. I've done that many times too. *Latinos come to America because they know they can make more money in the USA then they can in Mexico or whatever country they are from. It's also safer and a better quality of life for them and they know that their children will have a better future growing up in America and that their children won't have to live in poverty. So they make the bold move to America and even though they are illegal, even though they do not even speak English, they make life better for themselves, their family, and most importantly, for their family's future.* You can't just sit still waiting on the world around you to change in your favor. You have to go out there and make things happen for yourself. & If you fail, you have to try again, and again, and again. For _some_ adults, maybe it's better to be poor in Hawaii than middle class on the mainland. But when children are involved, it's better for that child to grow up in a home on the mainland than it is to grow up homeless in Hawaii. The children's future and well being are more important. You don't want them to grow up with your struggles so you have to have a 1st generation mindset and make sacrifices so that your children can grow up having to make less sacrifices than you did. I know Hawaiians who love it on the mainland. *One of my sons teacher is Hawaiian and she loves the mainland*. I asked her why and she said she loves her 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom house (200k/$950 a month), her brand new car, and only working 8 hours a day for 9 months out of the year. Hawaiians are Americans. Hawaiians have more privileges than the 30+ million illegal immigrants living on the mainland and yet many those illegal immigrants are living a better life because they go where the money is. They take that money and start a business and climb the economic ladder and they came from real struggle, real ghettos, not our 1st world bullshit struggle. You can be bitter all you want but there are people coming here illegally who can't even speak English and who have 100 times LESS privilege than you do and they become successful so you have nothing to compare hardships with them; none of us do. You have to go where the money is... There are hundreds of millions of people around the world that would literally kill somebody for a U.S. Citizenship. Focus on the privilege that you have and go where the money is.
@@turbowtime9611 Extremely well said. Being an American who grew up poor on Long Island, this mindset is what got me moving & venturing out to new places instead of staying home being afraid of everything. I figured if foreigners who don't even speak English were coming here for work and education, I could venture out into New York City too. See, on Long Island, there were people who saw NYC as this really dangerous place that Long Islanders didn't go to, especially young women. Bull! You are so spot on, you should write a book about this.
@@sheilag.834 "You are so spot on, you should write a book about this", thank you. That's an amazing compliment. Thank you, or as our Hawaiian friends say, mahola.
I think something that definitely needs to be stressed as a practical, but serious point, is that Hawaii will not be a great fit for those people who are expecting a fully “White/Western” culture just transferred into a more tropical environment. Obviously, Hawaii won’t ever be Indiana in the Tropics, but it also will never fully be SoCal in the Tropics either. The Asian/Polynesian culture will always be the major influence in Hawaii…so people who plan to live there vs simply vacationing there must understand what this will mean for their life. When in Rome, do as the Romans do…when in Hawaii, do as the “Locals” do…
I lived in Jersey for 36 years. I used to visit my brother who lived in Laguna Beach since the early 70s. I Loved it there. One day I remember thinking "why not live in the place you save up all year to visit two weeks. Been here twenty years. Just do it.
I don’t think you are biased about Hawaii, everything you say is spot on! The outdoor lifestyle, sense of community and pride in the island’s are what draw me to Hawaii!
I’m sold! Can’t wait to be there. Mahalo for your videos and Aloha to the whole Core Team Hawaii! Derek where can I pick up some of those stylish shirts you’re always rockin? I don’t want to look like a tourist on arrival. 😎
My husband and I love watching your videos! We are looking at eventually retiring to Hawaii and would love to know if you could make a video a out living on the big island, in places like Volcano, Pahala, Mountain View, Ocean View, etc. We would love your personal opinion on those places, pro's and con's, how much in danger we'd be of losing our houses due to eruptions, etc. I searched your video's and couldn't seem to find one centered around this topic so let me know if I missed it. Thanks!!
We just got back last week and been there a few times now. Wife and I are really thinking about getting a vacation home near Ko Olina. Might have to hit you up!
We do a fair amount of work in Koolina, so please do hit us up! Fill out our contact form so we can keep you up to date with Koolina properties and share opportunities that meet your timeline.
In my calculations, if one purchases a condo cash sale and is reasonably healthy, they can live comfortably off of $2000. net per month. I've been told this is impossible, but if one cooks at home & doesn't eat out & buy expensive designer stuff, or have a pet, or children, or a car, it seems to me to be possible. Your thoughts...
Yes of course. Everyone’s expenses and priorities vary. My business requires having a car. At one point I considered going full “Mr. Money Mustache” style and biking everywhere. You can likely make it work.
I can not wait to come to Hawaii and begin our journey with A spirit of Aloha and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii!!! I feel so incredibly blessed to have this opportunity! I can tell you if you are considering making the move to Hawaii Derek and Mahe are very helpful and quickly respond to any questions that you may have on the way. I look forward to continuing to work with you on finding our home in paradise. Mahalo
The Anderson Family
My mother is from Hawaii. I visit almost every year and it feels like it should be my home. My wife and I are considering the move. We will be back this October 2022. Thank you for the insight. Aloha!
Stay blessed! Love your channel ❤.
Mahalo 🥰
Realtor to realtor. You are real braddah 🤙🏻
Mahalo. Are you on island?
Perfect in between for sure, hubby's fam is spread in Cali, my huge family is in Saipan...definitely hoping to move back to Hawaii in 2 years after we send the 2nd of of to college, hoping to buy next year in 2023. 🤙🤙that's a Shaka and a call me😁
Love your videos. So happy I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your kindness and knowledge.
Aloha! Thank you and please let us know if you need us
Just got back from Hawaii last week, didn’t want to leave Aloha, was sad and upset to go back to Cali. Hawaii feels more like home!
Aloha! I just have to say, this video is so captivating and engaging and genuinely kind and smart. You and your team give confidence and hopefulness and sincerity that makes me feel like it is ok to live in Hawaii and share in the beautiful culture and respect the struggle also. Being from CANADA, I sister and I have dreamt our whole lives to one day have a property in Oahu. My mom used to bring us there every year for 12 years before my parents passed away. I had watched many videos from people who really left me with an impression that we may not be welcome to live there. Your encouragement and dedication to teaching people the respectful and humble way to be guest and a resident to the islands, has changed everything for me personally. And I appreciate your words so much. Mahalo
Call Derek & Mahe for all your Hawaii real estate needs: 📲 (808) 202-9194 💻 support@coreteamhawaii.com
Fill out the CONTACT form:
🏠 coreteamhawaii.com/
Hi Derek
I live in Canada but would love to retire in Hawaii.
This..this is why I want to move to the north shore Derek. Seriously, I love the weather, the people and how the land, sky, and the sea all meet in one place..
You made the right choice Derek-Hawaii is so you. I’ll hit you up for a surfing teacher one day! I’m very sorry about your mom. Take care
Thanks Derek for these videos. I finally moved to Maui today and I learned so much from you guys. Renting now but I'm definitely hitting you up when I'm ready to buy!
@@dandouglas8313 congrats! Where are you staying?
@@movingtohawaiiThank you! I especially loved the recent Maui video and the personal stories in it. I found a studio in Kihei with a small private renter. I feel like 1100/ month is pretty good for the Maui rental market. In Portland (where I'm from) that's fairly comparable.
It's easy to be bitter as a local person who has no hope of ever affording to buy real estate here. Can you please do videos for local people, maybe those living with family, renting, or those on a single income. What do we need to be doing? What is the pathway towards home ownership?
Hi Joshua, maybe this is a conversation for a phone call or email, but would you be willing to share more specifics about your home buying situation, timeline and goals? This helps us in giving you a more meaningful response to your question. Thank you!
Yes, we will. A goal of mine is to have a financial course or club of sorts for young local people so that we can affect the next generation in keeping their family homes and buying more.
1. Truck Driving. Walmart pays 100k a year for truck drivers. Drive for 5-10 years, save your money. If you have a best friend, do team-driving and make a little more. Got a girl but no kid? = do a team driving. Save your money, come back and buy a house. A male/female couple can make 200k a year driving trucks. It's actually pretty fun too, especially for the first few years.
2. Software. Learn to code almost any language and you can work from home. Software developers, project managers, business analysts, administrators, product managers, almost all make over 130k a year and work from home. If you can't code or just can't learn it because you're not smart enough, then learn those other titles. You can learn anything online. Certifications are $200 and they'll get you a job faster than a $300k degree. Bullshit your way to success just like everybody else.
3. Oil industry - underwater wielding, etc. Learn that trade, work for 3-6 months a year, chill 3-6 months a year. Some of those guys make $200-300k/year.
4. Alaskan Fisherman. Work 3-6 months a year, make 15k a month. Save your money.
I grew up poor. When you can't afford to live somewhere then you move somewhere that you can afford to live. I've done that many times. When your job isn't paying enough, you find a job that pays more. I've done that many times too.
*Latinos come to America because they know they can make more money in the USA then they can in Mexico or whatever country they are from. It's also safer and a better quality of life for them and they know that their children will have a better future growing up in America and that their children won't have to live in poverty. So they make the bold move to America and even though they are illegal, even though they do not even speak English, they make life better for themselves, their family, and most importantly, for their family's future.*
You can't just sit still waiting on the world around you to change in your favor. You have to go out there and make things happen for yourself. & If you fail, you have to try again, and again, and again.
For _some_ adults, maybe it's better to be poor in Hawaii than middle class on the mainland. But when children are involved, it's better for that child to grow up in a home on the mainland than it is to grow up homeless in Hawaii. The children's future and well being are more important. You don't want them to grow up with your struggles so you have to have a 1st generation mindset and make sacrifices so that your children can grow up having to make less sacrifices than you did.
I know Hawaiians who love it on the mainland. *One of my sons teacher is Hawaiian and she loves the mainland*. I asked her why and she said she loves her 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom house (200k/$950 a month), her brand new car, and only working 8 hours a day for 9 months out of the year.
Hawaiians are Americans. Hawaiians have more privileges than the 30+ million illegal immigrants living on the mainland and yet many those illegal immigrants are living a better life because they go where the money is. They take that money and start a business and climb the economic ladder and they came from real struggle, real ghettos, not our 1st world bullshit struggle.
You can be bitter all you want but there are people coming here illegally who can't even speak English and who have 100 times LESS privilege than you do and they become successful so you have nothing to compare hardships with them; none of us do. You have to go where the money is...
There are hundreds of millions of people around the world that would literally kill somebody for a U.S. Citizenship. Focus on the privilege that you have and go where the money is.
@@turbowtime9611 Extremely well said. Being an American who grew up poor on Long Island, this mindset is what got me moving & venturing out to new places instead of staying home being afraid of everything. I figured if foreigners who don't even speak English were coming here for work and education, I could venture out into New York City too. See, on Long Island, there were people who saw NYC as this really dangerous place that Long Islanders didn't go to, especially young women. Bull! You are so spot on, you should write a book about this.
@@sheilag.834 "You are so spot on, you should write a book about this", thank you. That's an amazing compliment. Thank you, or as our Hawaiian friends say, mahola.
I think something that definitely needs to be stressed as a practical, but serious point, is that Hawaii will not be a great fit for those people who are expecting a fully “White/Western” culture just transferred into a more tropical environment. Obviously, Hawaii won’t ever be Indiana in the Tropics, but it also will never fully be SoCal in the Tropics either.
The Asian/Polynesian culture will always be the major influence in Hawaii…so people who plan to live there vs simply vacationing there must understand what this will mean for their life. When in Rome, do as the Romans do…when in Hawaii, do as the “Locals” do…
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I lived in Jersey for 36 years. I used to visit my brother who lived in Laguna Beach since the early 70s. I Loved it there. One day I remember thinking "why not live in the place you save up all year to visit two weeks. Been here twenty years. Just do it.
I don’t think you are biased about Hawaii, everything you say is spot on! The outdoor lifestyle, sense of community and pride in the island’s are what draw me to Hawaii!
I’m sold! Can’t wait to be there. Mahalo for your videos and Aloha to the whole Core Team Hawaii! Derek where can I pick up some of those stylish shirts you’re always rockin? I don’t want to look like a tourist on arrival. 😎
How do I reach out to you for the future?
My husband and I love watching your videos! We are looking at eventually retiring to Hawaii and would love to know if you could make a video a out living on the big island, in places like Volcano, Pahala, Mountain View, Ocean View, etc. We would love your personal opinion on those places, pro's and con's, how much in danger we'd be of losing our houses due to eruptions, etc. I searched your video's and couldn't seem to find one centered around this topic so let me know if I missed it. Thanks!!
09:32 Sweet moments..
I hope to retire there in 10 to 15 years. I will look you up a couple years out. You are a great spokes person for Hawaii and the lifestyle.
Hopefully I can retire in the Islands
Is it possible to do a video for upcoming realtors on witch is the best brokerage to work with, why and possibly who you your with now ?
Aloha Nalani. That wouldn’t be part of our content plan for this channel, but feel free to reach out directly.
Keep hawaiian lands, in hawaiian hands!!!!
We just got back last week and been there a few times now. Wife and I are really thinking about getting a vacation home near Ko Olina. Might have to hit you up!
We do a fair amount of work in Koolina, so please do hit us up! Fill out our contact form so we can keep you up to date with Koolina properties and share opportunities that meet your timeline.
01:30 I thinkTahiti. Try Google Earth it; I don't see much lad when Tahiti is in the center.
How come Honolulu doesn't have a great deal of vegetation grown inland? You son is adorable!
Can you do a video for launching a food truck or restaurant from California to Hawaii?
Stop encouraging people to move here! We can’t sustain for our own local community people should visit learn the culture then go home.
Stop repeating this narrative! We can’t assume outsiders moving to Hawaii is the reason for sustainability issues impacting local communities.
In my calculations, if one purchases a condo cash sale and is reasonably healthy, they can live comfortably off of $2000. net per month. I've been told this is impossible, but if one cooks at home & doesn't eat out & buy expensive designer stuff, or have a pet, or children, or a car, it seems to me to be possible. Your thoughts...
Yes of course. Everyone’s expenses and priorities vary. My business requires having a car. At one point I considered going full “Mr. Money Mustache” style and biking everywhere. You can likely make it work.