Is It Time to Say Aloha to Your Maui Vacation Rental? Let’s Talk 1031.

Whether you're thinking about selling your vacation rental condo on Maui — or dreaming of exchanging into a lifestyle property here in paradise — this episode is for you.

In today’s show, Lahaina Lee breaks down the do’s and don’ts of using a 1031 exchange to reposition your real estate portfolio, defer capital gains taxes, and create a lifestyle with more freedom, joy, and long-term value.

You’ll learn:
🌺 What qualifies (and disqualifies) a vacation property for a 1031
📊 How to maximize ROI — both financially and emotionally
🏖️ Real-world examples of clients exchanging into Maui condos or out to mainland investments
🏡 The IRS rules on personal use, rental income, and replacement property timing
💼 Why some investors trade “toilets and tenants” for sunsets and simplicity

Whether your next move is toward Maui or away from it, this episode helps you think strategically about what’s next for your real estate — and your lifestyle.

**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMaui

Lee Potts
RB-20663
(808) 276-8776

Keller Williams Realty Maui
RB-21851
(808) 270-1046

Maui Real Estate Advisor Market Report – May 2025 | Lahaina Lee
Welcome to the May edition of the Maui Real Estate Advisor Market Report with Lahaina Lee. In this episode, we're diving deep into what’s really going on in Maui—recovery, regulation, real estate, and resilience.

Here's what we cover:

Lahaina Recovery Update
• The latest numbers on rebuilding permits, construction, and what’s actually getting DONE
• Mayor Bissen’s new loan program for middle-income homeowners
• The frustrating standstill on Front Street recovery

Short-Term Rental Showdown
• Maui County Bill #9 and the fight over 7,000+ legal vacation rentals
• Polls show overwhelming public support for legal rentals
• What UHERO and top economists are warning lawmakers about

Tourism: Still Down but Climbing
• Visitor counts and spending stats post-2023 wildfires
• Why inflation might be inflating our hopes
• What it all means for local businesses and Maui’s economy

Real Estate by the Numbers
• Condo sales rise (barely), but prices drop sharply
• Inventory builds while pending sales dip
• Single-family homes show strength with rising sales and prices
• The luxury market cools as winter fades—but opportunities remain

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or just love Maui, this market report gives you the context and clarity to make smart decisions. And yeah—maybe pour yourself a Mai Tai.

**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMaui

Lee Potts

RB-20663

(808) 276-8776

Keller Williams Realty Maui

RB-21851

Already know the basics of 1031 exchanges? In this follow-up episode, Lahina Lee takes it to the next level—breaking down five key reasons investors choose to make a move. From unlocking equity and upgrading portfolios to helping family and passing on a tax-efficient legacy, this episode is about strategy, timing, and heart—Maui style.

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Mahalo for watching, and until next time — be well, be happy, and aloha from the greatest island in the world.

**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMaui

Lee Potts

RB-20663

(808) 276-8776

Keller Williams Realty Maui

RB-21851