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Most everything that this gentleman is saying are all lies. If you are a child is white and goes to school on Maui, he or she is going to be subject to physical attacks and verbal torment. The so-called culture is one of racism by the indigenous people here as they resent white people moving to the island pushing on real estate presence. Maui is a great place to live if you have a lot of money and you’re looking to retire in specific areas, which are typically starting off 3.5 million. There’s lots of crime and county corruption. The positives are many, such as the weather beaches views and relaxed lifestyle. This gentleman that’s making this video is a realtor and painting it as a great place to live, which it is, but you do have to deal with a lot of negatives.

If you have kids who are school age, education here is abysmal, unless you can afford private school - and that makes food prices pale in comparison. You need to know yourself, your needs and your lifestyle preverence. I'm from Southern California, and I find Maui SO much more a fit for me.

We just got back from our week trip to Maui, and now we are obsessed with figuring out how to get back there and live there. Do you have any connections for anyone that knows about the rental market?

I think it's important to remember that Hawaii has been a state for less than 70 years so in many ways its identity is still being shaped.

Fantastic job Josh- why you keeping these videos a secret😂!

Current Maui Resident here: Regarding food... if you shop strategically it's not really any different than mainland. Costco is usually relatively close price-wise, and you can hit safeway/foodland for their weekly specials that are actually cheaper than costco.

I lived on Maui for 2 years in the early 2000s. Two things I noticed off the bat it was very expensive and outside of the tourist areas the locals really don't like mainland folks, or anyone that does not look native Hawaiian, which was me because I am white. No matter how nice and polite I was, the vibe was seemingly unfriendly. Loved Maui, but just felt like an outsider.

Kapalua no ka oi’

Good advice... one more thing you have to let people know, especially if you're retired and are getting older. Medical facilities and doctors are VERY limited on maui. If you have any medical problems Maui is not the place to live. Locals have to travel to Oahu or the mainland to get a lot of specialty care. Maui is one of the most beautiful places.... but there are drawbacks.

Here we go with a white man trying to buy Hawaii from the locals. You guys never fail to show your money. Locals don’t want u guys here. Stop pricing us out of our home town. You don’t need to be showing our local places. GTF out of Maui

I wonder how many folks in Maui work East coast hours. I have been toying with the idea of moving to Maui, but afraid of waking up at 3-4 am for work.

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Hawaii feels like it's not worth it anymore...I hope I'm wrong.

Molokai is where its at

If I ever move to Maui it would be Paia/Haiku. I can't stand the west side because the crazy tourism and amount of hotels/golf course, etc. The issue about the islands are these: It's super expensive, if you do not have a job or in retirement, after one month you might get extremely bored if you do not have anything to keep you busy. Too small and super slow. The locals might look at you funny and there is discrimination about the mainlanders. It's not so bad in my case because I am a windsurfer and look more like a local person by skin color but it's there. That said. The weather is beautiful, the island is amazing and I love the vibe. I love to visiting it, I have been there a dozen times, many friends there and it's a magical place. My favorite Hawaii island but usually after a month or so, I am ready to leave and get excite to return later.

You don’t live in Maui, you live on Maui

Wailea. For us it’s Wailea

STRs have ruined neighborhoods all over the world. Tourists should stay in hotels. Neighborhoods are for local residents. Realtors like you don't care about local values. Invest in something else. Stay on the mainland.

Would you move to Maui again if you would know how expensive it is ? Or would you be going to Maui 4x a year if you could afford it. I am on this edge now, my dream place to live is Maui but my fear of how pricing and the pressure I will need to put to keep up with the prices are a big question in my mind

Nice video buddy

To me, East Maui, Hana, is the true Hawaii. No Fast food, one hotel, best beaches, best weather, best scenery by far. Aloha!

I believe with the STR going to hit condos that real estate will values will take a significant depreciation. It has to fulfill the goal of providing affordable living.

"Congratulations" You got it right. All these bloggers say IN Maui. Maui is an Island. You are Not In It! You are ON IT. Former Resident Kihei. 35 years. Finally off that Overpopulated Polluted Toxic Rock.

Do the mainland banks give mortgages in Hawaii? Or do you need a Hawaii based bank? Thanks

What will people do now with the stvr government oversight?

Doesn’t seem like a good investment

Good video ,very honest and informative. I'm Caucasian from New York City here over 30 years. There is racism and prejudice against caucasians which you haven't mentioned YET.

I really love the Island of Maui, especially Lahaina (what is not existing currently) and Kapalua. I was visiting several times, because I was hooked on the lifestyle and the climate. Otherwise, I've to say, that there are many beautiful vacation places in this world. I personally love the Maledives and the Seychelles, not so crowded, and so much nature. Unnecessary to say, that you need a lot of money to take a vacation on Maui. My husband and I spent nearly 30k for 14 days, of course it included 12 nites at the Lahaina Shores and we went to restaurants every day. I did some good shopping too in exclusive paintings. Anyway, this world has great places to enjoy a beautiful vacation. Just to everybody, keep all the opportunities worldwide in your mind. Much ALOHA. 😂❤

My home is paid off here in Ohio with no debt. I retire in a few more years and wife and I plan to snowbird every winter in Maui

So right in everything you say, I come to Maui all the time and is true expensive, no night life, hot, winding road, windy but if you are a visiter is okay, I don't think I want to live there.

Thank you

I live in Maui. I smoke weed all day. I don’t have a job.🚬

Wow typical gentrification. Do you even know any kanaka maoli people. Pls dont live here come visit if you must then go home.

Expensive! A fun place to visit once a year… that’s it! 😉😉

Maui needs a mass transit system. Oahu waited too long.

Hey Josh what an amazing video. The Top Lists were spot on so I will of course validate it from our experience over the last 4+ years. We feel as if we were embraced by Maui so we are totally in sync with the culture, land, and lifestyle. Often while driving in Kihei I will see a “neighbor” sitting at an intersection trying to gain access and so I flick my car lights so they can cross in front of me. Most times the locals get it, unfortunately the visitors won’t and will not be aware of this hint. But that spirit of Aloha - so bra take it easy, no hurry, etc is all part of the life here. That would be a fun video to do - what really is Aloha and how do we show it to one another here on Maui (I.e., driving, shopping, beach smiles/greetings). Great no an AMAZING video. Can’t wait to see more… Thanks.

lol didn't

if you don't see Maui before 1982 you missed Hi.

Great info. Thanks.

The biggest con is the corruption at the County level and the rampant incompetence and nepotism that makes this island very dangerous during/post a natural disaster. And don’t forget about the abysmal healthcare.

Aloha, very helpful, much appreciated. I'd welcome a chance to learn more. Mahalo.

Fabulous video! I adore Kaanapali and Kapalua!

Maui is way too crowded. I live on the Big Island and only go to Maui if I absolutely have to.

A lot of your pros and cons could apply to life here in SoCal. Of course, our taxes are atrocious. How are they in Maui?

I am Maui'an, and a Hana Tour Guide, but Maui is NOT smaller than Oahu; the islands are actually in exact order of size, yet in contrast to their age, ergo BI (Hawaii) is the largest, but youngest, and Kauai the oldest but smallest......Population is grim contrast to size of islands: Oahu holds about 95% of HI-population = 1.14 mio. vs. 1.4 mio in total.

Hawaii has 21 army installations that they no longer need, these installations should be turned over to the Hawaii people for living space.

Brah! I wanna play hockey. I live in Kihei. Where sign up?

How many golf courses are on Maui and where are they located?

Great video, very informative!❤❤

Aloha from Makawao. My wife and I just recently moved here from to be with her family Colorado. One thing we’ve loved moving here is being able to still have mountains (being from Colorado it can be kind if depressing if you are in a place where you can’t see mountains), but not having winter temperatures is so nice. Also for us the monitory side of things seems the same to us because Colorado is also very expensive but the wages for our jobs here actually pay significantly better.