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All Forum Posts by: Loren Clive

Loren Clive has started 1 posts and replied 450 times.

Post: How are everyone's STRs doing right now?

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

Everything is great, raised rents 10% since COVID, going strong on Maui. But it's paradise

Post: Intimidated / Trying to figure out which path to take

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

Easy: A. 

Rehabbing is a huge learning curve and there are so many variables. Plus studies have shown you don't make as much money as projected because costs and rehab time often exceed estimates. You're busy enough as a CPA.

In many markets you can do absolutely nothing rehab wise and sell at a profit in 5 years.  

Post: Are real estate agents bias?

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

Sellers and/or agents can require that a buyer is prequalified before showing a home. 
And you should be doing this anyway, especially in this market where financing has changed a LOT!!

Post: My agent is not comfortable with my offers

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

These are not lowball offers! Anything within 10% of list is reasonable, especially in this market.

Dump your agent. He is not working in your best interest. 

As an investor/broker, it really doesn't matter if your agent is an "investor agent." That's more branding than substance, unless your agent is bringing you off-market deals.

Post: Cost of STR Virtual Assistants

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

That seems like a great price! I know a local PM company here charges $7 per property per day=$210/mo for basically the same service. Please keep me updated on how it works, Matt. I've been looking into this same service.

Post: Kula, Maui House Flip

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

nice job, I think I recognize that house from before you renovated it

Post: Anyone have experience with 30+ day STR/Medium Term in Honolulu?

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

I have seen clients do very well with leaseholds here on Maui. 

I have a friend who specializes in STR in Honolulu. He might be able to help you out. DM me.

Post: Maui Investors

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

Hi, Lisa! I own eight properties on Maui and still see opportunities. Let's be friends. 808-250-6891

Post: My lender is quoting me 6.75% interest rate?!

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

if you can put 30% down, I know where you can get 4.125%

but rate sounds normal for Hawaii, particularly if the condo is not conforming

Post: Tenant is unhappy with the rent increase

Loren ClivePosted
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Paia, HI
  • Posts 459
  • Votes 298

if it's too expensive, he can move. there is no need for you to justify anything to this person