Where to start

[Todd Rector]

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can give me some insite on purchasing a STR in Maui?

[James Carlson]

Yep, what Collin said. I'd interview a few realtors and ask them all:

-- What percentage of your deals are short-term rental investors?

-- Do you know the STR laws in and out? (Here in Colorado Airbnb laws are city to city, county to county. So, for instance, you can't do it in Denver but you can in Wheat Ridge right next door.)

-- How do you run your numbers on STR revenues? 

-- Along with all the other normal questions you might have for a realtor. 

Good luck!