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What Oahu rental owners owe in 2026: the 4.5% GET on all rental income, the 11% state TAT plus Honolulu's 3% surcharge on stays under 180 days, and the new Green Fee. Rates, registration, and filing explained. Owner Education · Taxes Hawaii Rental Property Taxes in 2026: GET, TAT, and the New Green Fee What Oahu owners actually owe this year, and why the length of your tenant's stay drives the entire bill. Get a Free Rental Analysis Call (808) 427-7778 By Hal Wilkerson, Broker Owner · Hawaii C…

Hands-on rental owners often raise costs and slow repairs without realizing it. Here is the line between healthy oversight and operational interference, and why letting your Honolulu property manager run the day-to-day is what actually pays off. Owner Education · Honolulu Let Your Property Manager Do the Work:Why Over-Involved Owners Often Earn Less A practical guide for Oahu rental owners on where hands-on involvement creates value, and where stepping into the day-to-day quietly raises costs. Get a Free Rental An…

Managing a luxury high-rise unit in Ward Village, Kakaʻako, or the Ala Moana corridor is a different discipline from standard residential property management. The building is a complex operating system. The tenant pool is a different universe of paperwork. The warranty window on a brand-new tower can either save or cost an owner six figures depending on how the manager handles it. This is the practical checklist for owners at Waiea, Anaha, Koʻula, ʻAʻaliʻi, Victoria Place, Park Lane, Hokua, ONE Ala Moana, and the forthcoming Kalae or The Park W…

The Phone Call There's a particular kind of phone call we get at the office, and after enough years, you recognize it inside thirty seconds. The caller is calm. He has a small problem. He just needs a handyman, and he doesn't want to spend much, because, you know, it's a little thing. Then he keeps talking. And as he keeps talking, the small thing turns out not to be the problem. The small thing is the symptom of a larger problem, which is that he has, over the past several months, fired four handymen. We'll call him Dan. Dan owns a furnished r…

For any rental arrangement, the lease agreement is the foundation that supports everything else. It is more than a formality. It is a structured framework that defines responsibilities, sets expectations, and outlines protections for both property owners and tenants. A well crafted lease helps prevent disputes, reduces confusion, and safeguards the long term value of your property, while a poorly prepared one can lead to costly misunderstandings and legal risk. At Hawaii Coastal Property Management, this balance is a core priority. Strong agre…