Support this channel thru Patreon, @ www.patreon.com/homesteadinhawaii Every little bit helps. Mahalo

@bradjennings8714

3 жыл бұрын

Fire ants and coqui frogs.

@julespeace684

3 жыл бұрын

@can tho, you are not a local. Here’s why, brown tree snakes decimated Guam’s birds. Let me enlighten you, every tree snake eats birds and take over the nest to eat baby birds. Yes, they also hitch a ride up on cargo from Guam to Oahu on military transport planes mostly. Not exclusive to military planes. Hawaii brought in mongoose to eradicate the rats, had they done some research this would be a non issue. Mongoose by day and rats at night. Fire ants, that’s new to me. Hawaii never had them, so they found a way in....grr. Yes, we have royal blood, the Moí of Maui is our ancestor, Kekaulike line, uncle to King Kamehameha. Bit of Hawaiian history. Mahalo for your videos.🤙🏽🌊🌊🌊

I have in Hawaii 31 years. You captured all 10 reasons perfectly!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

mahalo

I appreciate your raw honesty. Lord knows I don't want to be somewhere where the people are hostile or resentful of new comers, but I still want to visit someday and just drive around the big island and get a feel of the land. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Not feeling welcome does sick, but there is localism almost anywhere. Hawaii and it's people are still beautiful no matter how you look at it.

Wonderful, I moved twice to big island. Can't seem to commit to returning. But your mindset is great. I'm a foodie and planted many fruit trees on the island

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

I moved back and forth too, I'm still here though

Accurate, informative video. Thank you. I lived, part time/back-and-forth on the Big Island, (Honomu, and Puna) for three years. I would NOT make plans to move back.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

If ever ended moving off island I don’t think I’d come back either at this point

Everyone who comes to Hawaii, think their different. I’m a Registered Nurse on Kauai, past 20 yrs. Just paid off my house.. it is what it is. I contribute to my community, but always going to be haters on my skin color and education. Jealousy , is what it is. I just look forward.😅

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

True. Some people don’t like how it is when they get here. My job to state the facts so they can think twice

Great video! You still didn't change my mind though lol. I need to get out of California and be with better people. This place is draining my soul.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

I have to go to CA tomorrow and I am dreading it. I love the aloha we have here.

@3000gtwelder

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I feel for you man, especially at a time like this lol. good luck man. I went to Hawaii 7 years ago and knew then, that is where I wanted to live, but didn't know how cheap land actually was until the eruptions in 2018. That was when I started saving. Safe journeys bro!

@thedudeabides3930

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Good luck from Redondo Beach. Welcome to the riots.

@3000gtwelder

3 жыл бұрын

@E OnTheHike Cool, Me too!

@NayeliMilemny

3 жыл бұрын

We are planning the same from San Diego .

Excellent review, your confirmation on some of my concerns really helps, thank you!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

My daughter and i was thinking to move to Hawaii latter in life , after that information I'm thinking twice!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Iʻd think twice too if I could do it over

Wow Shawn! You have given me so much to think about from permaculture right through to health and wellness. God bless you for your honesty! Cheers!

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm just sharing info that I wish I had at one point.

Great to see you! Great points, sir,

Very best, comprehensive video of warnings I have seen for Big Island.

Mahalo Brother... This was much appreciated, may you and your family forever be blessed and may the mother land continue to bless you... 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

You provided very useful information. Thank you!

@HomesteadinHawaii

5 ай бұрын

Mahalo. You are welcome!

Absolutely love how you know your history about Hawaii and how you give back🤙🏾🌱

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew it all sooner

How you explained #10, shows what a gentleman you are!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Mahalo. Touchy subject. Have to tread lightly.

Great video, just found your channel & subbed. Question... Do you have any insight about if & when they plan on replacing the Pohoiki boat ramp, or if there are other reasonable alternatives w/o going off-roading? Is it even possible to dock or launch a boat on the Puna / Hilo side to do some deep sea fishing, without costing an arm & leg for docking?...Just curious what the locals are doing since the last lava flow. I've tried asking Gabe & a couple of others, but he's usually MIA anymore & the others don't really fish.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised if a boat ramp doesn't get built in lower puna for another 10 years. Most fishermen are heading to hilo these days. It sucks, but that lava flow changed the lives for many and it's just a new reality now.

@mediasmoker

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thanks for responding, I wasn't sure if there was a public launch ramp in Hilo. All of the info online, including the marina's is very vague.

Thanks for the reality check, a must see for all of us malihini

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thank you very very much for your information!!! Very eye-opening. Can you do a video about the cost of living, insurance issues, medical issues, tourist issues, etc.??

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Mahalo for watching. In the interest in being more of an off grid homesteading channel.as opposed to a channel helping people move here, I have chosen to shy away from those topics out of respect for the Hawaiian people. I just want to help people know.how to.manage living off grid in the tropics.

Great video. All true. Good and bad. I respect your effort to create a life in Puna and do it in a sustainable way. We had a house for years past east of Pahoa. All taken away by Pele in 2018. Had to leave and probably can't return to live. We are getting a bit too old to start over. Memories will have to suffice. Good luck to you and your family. Lots of work but you get much more in return. Aloha

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Aloha Rick, sorry for your loss in 2018. We all lost something in that flow. I used to love heading down to pohoiki or the hot ponds and now, nothing. Itʻs a little depressing actually. Itʻs still beautiful here, but we lost so much. Good luck to you too!!

@rickfitzgerald4426

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Pele gives. Pele takes. Life is different on the Islands. Have to learn to accept. Was wonderful while it lasted! Aloha!

Very informative, thanks for the video. Hope I find a neighbor as autonomous as you. Thanks again.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of people like me out here. Good luck!

Very enlightening braddah, mahalo!

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

Mahalo for watching

great video, you have a good perspective and alas you totally sold me on moving there. if you ever experience wash dc area, you will know why im leaving for Hawaiian islands.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I went to DC as a kid, but the city I'm sure would disgust me these days. Too slimy I bet.

Lava flow and crime are spooking me off that area - thanx for ur post

Thanks for the video. I had previously been looking/dreaming of moving to the US Virgin Islands, then I was considering Belize (Ambergris Caye). I watched a couple videos of yours and another person sort of off gridding it on what they said was cheap land. I am impressed by all of the fruit trees you have and would like something similar. What areas and / or Islands would you recommend to start a search for a possible future move? If you had to move again, and had a little more money, are there other areas you would check out? Thanks!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

If I could do it all over? I'd go to costa rica or something. I feel bad being on stolen land. But if that doesn't bother you, I like down by the coast in hpp on Hawaii Island.

@anastrawberry8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii what is “hpp”. Thank you!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

@@anastrawberry8047 hawaiian paradise park

@anastrawberry8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii ahhh! Thank you

I lived on the Hamakua for awhile doing organic farming, different than the Puna district. I’m thought you were going to mention Coqui frogs, I like them personally but I know a lot of people don’t.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

I have no problem with coqui. I rather hear them than my neighbors

Great ,real video thank you 💓 I ,like others have felt called to the islands . I’ve wanted to live there my whole life . Hawaii has always felt so magical and precious to me. Now I’ve been given a open door to relocate to Hilo and for the first time in my life actually living in Hawaii is a real possibility. So my husband and I are doing all of our research and watching all of the con videos of moving to the Big Island to break any misconceptions about actual life on the island . I’ve heard some things about sewage problems and beaches being shut down and and people getting staff infections. Can you shed more light in this since you are actually there ? The islands are so used to people just going there to take . What does the island really need ? What do the people need ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I hate to say it, but if I was going to answer your last question, what the islands really need right now is housing. Post covid there has been a HUGE wave of mainland transplants, there is very little to no housing available for locals anymore. That is a BIG problem. Staph is a thing, I got it once, but that was 20 years ago. Most beaches close form sewage on Oahu.

@lalamagrito5743

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Yes after doing extensive research over the last few weeks it’s obvious what the Hawaiians need.The influence of the white man to be gone from their island altogether.

Howzit Sean. What do you think of off gridding in Eden Roc? What’s the nearest beach?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I'd try fern forest over eden rock. I here not so good stories coming out of there. The closest beach to those areas is in hilo. Half hour away.

Thank you for this video especially the end ✊🏽 land back

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Mahalo!

is there any tropical warm places that doesnt have insects? isnt that implied already? is it possible to just use physical or natural protection?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I think almost anywhere has its bug season. Even in Hawai'i mosquitos have there more active seasons

In the 1920s and 30s, the sand on the islands of Hawaii and Oahu was shipped there from the town of Manhattan Beach in the County of Los Angeles, CA. Nowadays, it’s being imported from off-shore areas near the islands.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy they'd ship sand so far

@LM-dl3yx

3 жыл бұрын

It's shipped there from Carmel California as well. We have beautiful sand here in California.

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO I'VE SEEN ABOUT THE BIG ISLAND YET.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Mahalo 🤙

@mikee5507

11 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii JOHN 3:16 KIGN JAMES VERSION BIBILE

Very well said...especially #10

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

Mahalo. Gotta tell the truth

Thanks for sharing that info regarding the soil. Never heard that before so that’s an eye opener as I thought the volcanic ash made the whole island ideal for farming? So you’re estimating a few thousand dollars just to bring in enough soil to establish a new garden?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Our volcano works differently, itʻs not an ash volcano but sends out rivers of lava, which turns to rock. Youcan break up the rock and plant trees, but to grow other things like sweet potato or banana, you need soil. It depends on how big an area you want to establish. I found a pile of soil in hilo that I would scoop up every time I went surf and had a source of manure that I would get too, but that is since gone, luckily I have soil now and just augment it with mulch from time to time.

@cyrusjulian187

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Wow mahalo for the 411. I never knew that. So actually homesteading on the Big Island is actually pretty difficult then? I'm a new subscriber so haven't watched all your videos so will check them out because I really thought homesteading on BI was easier than most places on mainland. For example, even the farmers in Central CA are stressing due to water drought.

Is there any spots north shore Big island that can surf ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

If I told ya, I'd have to kill you. :) You can surf Pololu, wild beach break. There are 2 or 3 secret spots, then the rest are on the north Kohala coast. Best spots on North Kohala coast, I would not drive up to Hawi to surf, except maybe one spot when the swell and winds line up.

Thanks for your honesty, candor, and integrity in how you describe things. You're a wonderful example of why I want to move to Hawaii. Beautiful place and gentle people. There are bad apples in any garden. But, there are many more good ones in Hawaii. The spirit of Aloha is what truly makes Hawaii special.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Mahalo. Gotta have aloha when living in Hawaii

I have visited oahu, and kauai. I loved kauai so much I went back 3x. Avid surfer, and even with the plethora of surf spots in oahu it didnt hold a candle to kauai. I just took my wife to the big island and we fell in love. I noticed the lack of spots to surf and that was enlightening.. But coming from Texas coastline (my current home base), I would be in a much better position as a surfer living there. I only got to surf pine trees, and other kona area spots (lymans etc.) But Honoli'i looks soo fun. Do you have long stretches of no surf? Anyways, that was very informative. It sort of solidifies my choice to go SoCal.. Convincing my wife of that will be a task for sure, though.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Kauai is amazing. Blows them all out of the water. But oh so costly. Honolii is pretty consistent but also pretty crowded, even when it’s blown out and junk which happens almost everyday around 9 or 10. So the window is small

Thanks, bro! I'm feeling the call to Puna. Heard there's a lot of spiritual hippy types over there. Sort of turned off by the drugs & crime though. Do you participate in any of the ecstatic dances, drum circles, educational seminars, etc.?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

We have both "spiritual" hippies and drugs and crime. Not always separate. I do not hang in the hippie scene but do go to a workshop at hawaiian sanctuary from time to time. But if that's your crew, it seems.like it's pretty strong out here. Just make sure to give back. Most of those hippies are looked down upon out here because they mostly take and dont give back.

@ryanlowry5409

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii nothing to worry about other than herb exposure.

@LM-dl3yx

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii and taking and not giving back is rude, childish and not ok.

Thanks for sharing. As a mainlander, I have been reluctant to buy land for many of the reasons you mention. I do my best to stay current with issues on the islands and always do my best to be respectful when I visit. I think that goes a long way. I sometimes get embarrassed as a visitor to see how some others disrespect the land and locals. Just my two cents. Thanks for the video and explaining it so well.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Most people ask that you at least come here with some awareness of the place first. Thanks for watching

Good man and good video. Thank you

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great info would like to ask you questions about buying Ag1 land.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Feel free to send an email to info@homesteadinhawaii.com

I think you pretty much convinced me not to ever move there. Very informative. You seem like a cool neighbor.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

People need to know more than just hula dancing and Aloha. There is more to hawaii that gets most people moving back home once they try. If I had all the info I have now, I would have gone somewhere else too.

@anastrawberry8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii hello!!! do you mean somewhere else like in a different Hawaii island or somewhere else in the world? I think I read you said in another comment that you might have gone to Costa Rica? one of the downsides of Costa Rica would be the language. You will always be seen as a foreigner, (a “Dollard bill with legs”), The same way that in Hawaii we are haoles. I’m considering a move and I am very grateful for your video, thank you

Ur my hawaii education Topic of mastery The Big island Thannnk u

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew more!

Thank you. Wanna go there even more now.🤭🙏

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

It was supposed to make you think twice, but I guess when you are determined…

Great video

@HomesteadinHawaii

28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Is internet and phone signal good and is it expensive?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

During Covid they rolled out fiber optic almost everywhere. It’s about $80 per month after the promo deals.

Thank you for this video. It’s very informative.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Not sure if you have been to California beaches recently, but it may not be what you remember...still sand but lots of tents now.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

It's back to how it was when I was a kid then. Except I think there were less drugged out homeless back in the day.

@Holisticbrit

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really a sad sight And even more sad that people in the state get taxed like crazy and have to deal with the repercussions of homelessness. You would think California would find a way to begin the process at least to fix such a huge problem.

Captain Cook, HI 1 acre of land $4,000 good not good?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

An acre for that much in capt cook? Sure it's not Ocean View?

Mahalo for sharing reason #10!!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew before establishing myself here.

I'm 25 miles outside of Austin, living mostly off grid except for electric. We have the craziest insects out here: massive centipedes, scorpions, fire ants, tarantula hawks etc etc. I'm looking at Hawaii, also grew up in Southern CA and miss surfing like crazy. A lot of the points you make are similar to here, but no ocean!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

You have wave pools in Austin. We have one surf break for all of east hawaii. Think twice on moving here if its surfing you are looking for. Sometimes I wish I was on the mainland, it is hard to start in a new place though. I would think about what it is that you are really looking for and if someplace where you already are can deliver it

@parabola8933

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Kelly Slater's company bought the wave park and it's been shut down for the last two years. There is the Waco wave park...it's alright but nothing like the ocean. Thanks for the info. I'll look more into it.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

@@parabola8933 thats a bummer. Kswc doesn't like competition huh? I really want to live in a place with more waves. I went to indo 2 years back and found it to be great place to relocate too. Trying to build up an online source of income so I could do that.

@parabola8933

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Supposedly KSWC is fixing it up and they will reopen. Hopefully the public will have access to it unlike the one in Fresno. Indo sounds cool. A buddy of mine just moved to Costa Rica. That could be a possibility too.

No snakes either. Dengue has disappeared, but of course could come back.

I liked this video at around the 17:40 mark. Good stuff.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Mahalo

Again I will say this, you are a very good addition to the community !!! Of course you know there are 2 very distinct and separate, but then again not so separate, cultures here, the local polynesian native culture and the other local culture that was born in the plantation camp life ... thanks for your contributions !!!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a good point. Its such interesting dynamics here in hawaii. I just try and tread lightly and see where I can fit in to be of service. Trying to mobilize folks to plant lots of fruit trees. We need as many as we can get!

How do you deal with the slug disease when growing own food? Had a friend on Maui who became crippled from it after homesteading

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

I don’t eat raw vegetables that I grow or grown in Hawaii for that matter

@yennguyen-uj3ri

Ай бұрын

That’s scary

I enjoyed your video - I know this is random but since you’ve been there so long - I’m wondering if you know Kekoa Gordon

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Magalo for watching. Unfortunately I have not met everyone one the island yet.

I couldn't help but chuckle a little. Stumbled upon your videos after surfing through Jamie O'Brian and Tina Cohens surfing in Hawaii North Shore videos. Also found Poopiesgram--also a zany surfer, lifeguard, jackass show personality who wound up getting bit during a shark week episode on National Geographic! Anyway, trying to make it up into 1K subscriber land, still down here in the 100-200 realm. 🙏📿

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

What a crazy world KZread weaves. Pop out good content on a regular basis and you’ll get there. Aloha!

I have all those problems here on the Mainland other than No Lava, but I could be blown away by one of our deadly TORNADOES!! A lot of it is one’s attitude, Hawaii is the closest place to Heaven, my Paradise! Nothing, Nothing will make me change my mind, been planning this for over 20 years!! ALOHA 🌴🌴

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on the move!!

Honolii stays pretty consistent tho right? I saw some proper 8 footers, mostly double up sets but still. You must be prety good haha

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

It has its moments. Sometimes honolii fires, other times it’s junk, then our other break only breaks in the winter and even then it might only be good for like 10 days total out of the whole season. With all the Covid transplants recently the breaks are more crowded then ever with people that just don’t get it. It’s a tough place to be a surfer

@anthonywike8042

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Well im currently in Florida and the waves here are just junk. No one should ever toat Florida as a surfers state.

@anthonywike8042

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Getting some high surf advisories right now, hell yeah.

😅 asteroids are a worry too, but what a Beautiful Island, Hawaii is rugged mountainious in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Friend your in paradise.😊

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Lava is more real than an asteroid when you live on Big Island

What do you do for a living?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Everything

Thanks

Excellent

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Mahalo

There’s a chance I might be moving there in the future can we meet up

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps. Just drop me a line

💝💝💝 Thank you love

@HomesteadinHawaii

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

We are “house divided” when it comes to the Big Island - I would not mind your side of the island, but the honey loves the stretch from KOA to Hawi…. I have a lot of convincing to do. I love gardening and I must have chickens, so his choice of location will not work for me :))

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot of good gardening going on in that stretch. Best tasting mangoes come from that coast.

@SashaDeKasha

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii i did noticed in one of your videos where you mentioned that the best mangos grow there.

God bless you.

I live in the state of Nevada, that being said half of these reasons don't even apply to me. I want to be a tropical homesteader as my long term goal in life. I would be thankful to even be able to go to a beach as the closest thing I get is lake mead which has large rocks infested in the ground. We have certain pest here, mice, snakes, scorpions and tarantulas , the aforementioned coyotes. if anything I'm concerned about the vog, and ratworm slug. I feel gas prices could be avoided by getting an electric car but I'm sure that comes with its own downsides.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

you have a point!

You forgot to mention the drought and food prices❤ aloha from big island 🏝️

@HomesteadinHawaii

5 ай бұрын

That's only recently!!! More to add

A couple years ago I visited 5 islands in Hawaii, one of them being the Big Island and I witnessed what you talk about. I give you credit for accomplishing what you have, starting with nothing. But looking back on your experiences, would you say that you could have achieved more if you had some savings and simply moved to Oahu where there is a more diversified economy ? For instance , if you had a trade like being a construction worker and simply rented a apartment in Waikiki .

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Waikiki for a little. It was great having so much surf to choose from, but I always wanted a little bit of green space to grow food and call home. I could have "achieved" more but that depends on what you mean by that. I make a modest income with a variety of odd jobs being my own boss,get to spend most of my time with my kids, surf or fish when I want, or take off for a 2 month trip to indo all while living in a house debt free. A lot of people would say that I achieved it.

@johnmazza9432

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Congratulations , it sounds like you've done very well. But I'm wondering , can you leave your house to go on vacation even for a week , without people robbing you blind ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmazza9432 every summer for the past 5 years except for this last summer, we have left for 2 months on trips off island. Each time I've asked my neighbors to keep an eye on the place and I've had no issues. It helps to share fruit trees with everyone. They are more willing to go a little extra to keep a watch on things.

@johnmazza9432

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Good thinking.

@anastrawberry8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I am one of those persons who would say you did achieve it. That is LIFE. congratulations 🌸

Hau Sean. Enjoyed, and was educated by your vid. I went to your webpage where most of the links are dead. Being a mainland indigenous person, I want to get the hell out. I find it ironic, if not hypocritical, that having lived a life amongst multiple generations of colonials, I am considering becoming similar in Hawaii. If there were a way to contact you I'd like a 1/2 hour of your time to visit. I'll be there around the area 4-22-22 to look around. What do you think? Jake

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Aloha jake. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Feel free to reach out when you’re on island and maybe I’ll be free to meet up. Hope your visit is what you’re looking for.

@jakealr9902

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thanks for your reply. I'll be in touch. TTYL

@jakealr9902

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sean. Been here a couple of days looking about. Scheduled a meeting about some raw land. I've been getting the run around. The deal seems fishy. I'm supposed to meet him at Hawaiian Acres center but a no- show so far. My motivation is declining. We're staying in pahoa.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakealr9902 welcome to Hawaii. It can do that to newcomers. It’s just how bad you want it. Land deals without realtors can be risky around here. Lots of scammers. I had tons of low points starting out here. I’m straight up depression but now things are cool. Like any change there is going to be growing pains. I’d say let’s meet up but my day is looking pretty slammed. Good luck. I hope it works out. Try go enjoy a day at the beach as reset yourself. It always works for me

Mahalo for the TRUTH. Got PUNA

Jay from Word of advice just moved their

All true. Really really hurting more in pandemic because tourism is 75% of economy.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting times ahead. I hope marzo wins. He's the only one with a vision if reality.

The Prefix of Addresses on BI indicate the lava zone where the property is located!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I'm no real estate agent, just someone living off grid

If the lava gets your land do you still own it?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Apparently so. And the county will offer to buy you out which I think is wrong. You foolish enough to build in lava zone 1 that should be in you

I lived on Oahu as a kid, and you politely touched on the racism outsiders need to be aware of. The last day of school then was "kill haole day", and a haole is a white person. A Hawaiian girl who was my friend all year chose me to beat up on kill haole day. The land was stolen from native Hawaiians and many are, rightfully so, still truly angry about that. You stated it all very nicely, but it is a big fact of life there. I want to go back and visit, but have no desire to live there with my blonde hair and blue eyes.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely does exist. As a haole here in Hawaii, I guess it helps me find more humility and compassion for others that get judge based on the color of their skin. It would be great if a day would come when a person can be judge by the content of his character and not by the color of his skin, but I guess we're not there yet.

Southern Ca is not any better: congested continuous traffic on a daily basis plus many other factors: Personally, the positives outweigh the negatives in Hawaii, esp the Aloha Spirit

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

That's definitely true. I love living in Hawaii but I have seen so many people make the move and leave because they never consider the realities.

I've been debating moving there from SoCal and was looking at Pahoa, Hilo, Waimea and Honokaa. I'm thinking Waimea is the place for me, based on this vid. Thanks. Not doing the off grid thing. Semi-grid maybe. But I really want to be able to get to them sandy beaches in a reasonable period of time....also, believe all land, all of America is "stolen". Have seen the intense hatred of the haole in Maui. It's difficult but it's the way it is. Will try to bring "skills" to help out.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

Waimea is an awesome town. If I had enough money, id go there.

@thedudeabides3930

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii We'll see if I can swing it. You really got me with the sandy beaches thing, but I like a little rain so wouldn't want to live in Kona. Good luck in SoCal. I'm sittin' here in Redondo dreaming of Hawaii...

@anastrawberry8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedudeabides3930 , hi! Two things: 1.If you don’t want to be in Kona because you like a little bit of rain, you can also go “higher on the slope” behind Kona town. 2. Being in Redondo sounds nice to me 😊 (I was there once). are you still there or you already moved? Buy from Spain!

Truth...

Aloha, new sub.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Mahalo

I would agree with high gas prices. But literally every other thing mentioned is either A: based on personal preference (I’m glad there are no sandy beaches on the east side. Traffic is already a problem as mentioned. I prefer the food resources and the still wild nature of the coastline that is due to the rugged nature of the terrain.) B: easily solved by 3 things: location, location, location. For me personally most of the items (except the gas prices and traffic) are not at all a factor.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

you make a good point

@mlissgay5054

Жыл бұрын

Gas just went down 40 cents per gl

Just as many Sandy beaches on the big as on Maui and find property with soil if that’s what you want . They grew sugar cane all over lower and upper Puna and all over the big island and those areas have soil .. Check the lava flow maps to find areas you can till and farm . Where you bought property without soil was your choice .. I bought land in Puna with deep rich black volcanic soil perfect for cow pastures or farming ... Haven’t you been to Waimea it has beautiful top soil and so does Kohala and Kau ... More soil on the big island than the other islands if you know where to find it . Paradise park where it looks like you are was known as cheap scrub land 50 years ago .

@HomesteadinHawaii

5 ай бұрын

Soil costs money out here. Primarily the video was meant to deter newcomers.

@bluemoon3264

5 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii To Deter newcomers is bad Karma ... This is the USA 🇺🇸 so everyone including you is welcome ... If you don’t like it why don’t you buy the entire island of Niihau or Lanai and do you’re I’m King of my private island keep out thing there .

@HomesteadinHawaii

5 ай бұрын

@@bluemoon3264 Sorry, poor choice in word. Not so much as deter but to point out realities, so that folks don't move out here with these unrealistic expectations.

@bluemoon3264

5 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Good job ,, Aloha and Mahalo 🤙 🌴 .

Hi Sean! Thank you for your video, very informative. I just found your channel a few days ago and your web page. I feel a call to live in Hawaii, even though it doesn’t really make any sense to me, it’s something in my heart. I’ve been to three Hawaii islands for a few months. I prefer the beaches in Maui for a example, but there’s something that CALLS me to Big Island, the spirit of the island,... Anyways I was very sad listening to your point number 10, even though I knew about it, because I don’t see Hawaii as an “American state”, even though I know it was taken over. I see living in Hawaii as the “country of Hawaii”, not America, the same as if I moved to the country of Costa Rica or Argentina. I am Spanish, I live in Spain, so to me Hawaii doesn’t feel like I am going to move to one of the states of my USA country, because I am not American. But I as a European, I am white, and even tough I probably feel closer to Hawaiian culture than mainlander’s in Hawaii, I would be seen as an invader. And I don’t want to wake up those feelings in the Hawaiian people. Aloha, Ana

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I hear what you are saying. If you feel called to a place and feel like you can contribute, then by all means. Thing is, some countries see tons of tourism and transplants and they reach a point when the carrying capacity is full. Hawaii is one of those places. It is EXTREMELY hard right now for local families to find a place to live. Prices are rising like crazy. And more and more people move here everyday, meaning tough decisions for people born and raised here. I came with a job and built a my own home on a very small piece of land in an area that nobody wanted to live in (at least back then, its getting crazy now, everyone building around me). I did not take up local resources. Will that be you?

Bro. You do realize the entire mainland was pretty much stolen too, from the native indian tribes. I have family that get on my ass saying I shouldnt live here, and I just tell them the same think. Neither should they be living on Sacred Indian lands. This same argument most likely applies to all land. I have done work for many Hawaiian people on their homes, and 1 'Uncle' I did some repairs for, dropped me some real info the locals dont want brought up. I havent looked it up to verify it, but guess what, This same land was stolen by them from the Polynesians that were here before. Not only that, but the people that supposedly say this land is theirs, Originally Tahitians, came here and murdered everyone that was already here. Now, I wasnt here when all this supposedly happened. None of us were. But the old braddah that passed this story to me, was also a brother US Marine, that was drafted, and didnt even know what the Marine Corps was. He served his time, as did I. Another thing I have to say, is respect is both earned and reciprocated, or its not respect at all. Just because the loxals demand this so called respect, doesnt mean they deserve it, nor have earned it... No no no.. Would you respect anyone that just hates you without knowing you? Absolutely not. Most people show respect automatically, deserved or not. A couple years ago, while the TMT was trying to start the telescope project, and was being blocked by the locals, I had a visitor that I was showing around the island. We had started that days trip covering basically what we could while touring from Hilo to Keaau to Pahoa, out to the lava flows, then we headed towards Volcano Park, then on around towards Kau. We stopped at one of the rest areas that overlooks the ocean. Quite a few tourists were there, and doing the same taking pictures and all. About that time a local car comes hauling ass right thru the rest area, music blasting, dope smoke pouring out the windows. A few of the older tourists quickly headed to their cars, and got inside. The local car doors opened and 1 pretty big dude gets out and literally starts urinating over the edge of the outlook, then gets back in the car. No biggy. I do it too, but a little more discretely... Then the car starts revving its motor for no reason. I figured they were gonna do a burnout, so I stood and watched, as I love hot rods, and burnouts.. I was so disappointed. All they did was get everyones attention, then threw out a bunch of McDonalds trash, and slowly took off. We were already preparing to leave during all this, and ended up behind these oblivious, disrespectful people. We had decided to drive back to Puna side for the night, and took the mountain pass. The car in front of us, unfortunately, did too. They would take off and drive fast, like 85, then slow back down to under 30, over and over, trash constantly being just thrown out the windows. The thing that really blew my mind, was when we got to the intersection at the TMT, the car pulled in the blocked side of the road, and while I waited for the stoplight to change, the people got out of the car. All big local boys, and 2 were even wearing what looked to be very authentic Hawaiian Ritual clothing. They were there to be a part of the event. Saving the island from the TMT.. Just shortly sfter having so disrespectfully thrown out their trash on pretty much what the locals call Sacred land, because every square inch is supposedly sacred, well, except where they throw trash out??? I have such a different view of this place now...

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

I hear you. I have evolved on my way of thinking since this video was put out. The whole woke and cancel culture was at itʻs peak and I have to admit, I was influenced by it a bit. Making me consider the wrongs that I may be perpetrating. But then you look at history. Cancel culture is made up of small minded people, history shows a lot bigger picture. Itʻs just the way of mankind, all we can do is accept people for who they are as an individual, because as a collective, weʻre pretty screwed up.

If anything people like you would make me want to move there more 🙏🕉️

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 ай бұрын

Ha! Thanks. I just try and live with aloha, unfortunately a lot of newcomers don't feel the same.

good job ! letem know wassup... u had good 'ike about Moku O Keawe.... and the history was dead on balls accurate.... if i see you u puna i giving you one mango, you deserve it, my bruddha!!! cheeeeeeee puna!

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

More than worth it for a mango. Mahalo

When we lost kalapana that was the heaviest time ever now losing pohoiki and secrets I’m super bummed

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Super bummed. I think I've been in some sort of depression since '18.

@moto_kai2688

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah same. Weird feeling. Being forced to surf honolii BOOO 🤡. I was in Santa Cruz for a little bit got spoiled.

Quick overview... Ten Reasons not to move to Big Island 1. Few sandy beaches 2. Lava danger 3. Little surfing options 4. Volcanic smog "vog" 5. Fire ants 6. High gas prices 7. Spread out, a lot of driving 8. Shallow soil, must grow some stuff in raised beds 9. Poverty, drugs, crime, bad education 10. Hawaii is "stolen land" - referring to the whole state

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Nailed it!

Aloha to the Aina

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Aloha!!

He do be looking zooted af lmao but mad respect to him and his honesty and truth

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just one of those guys that got a resting stoned face 🤣

and what about those gated communities. I thought people were supposed to share.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 жыл бұрын

Pele took over those and wiped them out in the last lava flow

@----______________________

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii that growing food is a big issue too, i thought hawaii is supposed to be arable, guess not in big island, i saw some off grid people on workaway living on their own food supplies, maybe they werent on big island

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

@@----______________________ Just because a few people eat a lot from their own land, doesn't mean there is enough for everybody if everyone decided to make that change tomorrow. The majority of the people that live here still rely on imports

Dude you should update your video, let people know how much cost of living has gone up, how it’s like a million dollars to buy a house , how it’s over flowing with tourists and on and on

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Totally. I just surfed Honolii this morning. I used to surf every morning but it's been a few years, I don't recognize any of the faces out there anymore. And it's SO crowded

Hilo is not one of the cheapest for gas in all of the islands. It’s cheaper then Kona, Waimea for example but Oahu has cheaper gas. When you say the planning* on the road is not the best is an understatement. It’s horrible. Barely have roads here. Mostly two lanes no divider to provide safety from cars heading in other direction. And the traffic is horrific. There’s tons of cars and it’s nearly impossible depending where you’re coming out of to get onto da highway, extremely dangerous. Barely any lights and only two roundabouts and one is ridiculously small which causes major backup. Many people don’t want to grow their food cause of RLW though you mainly have to worry about eating anything raw. That’s why green smoothies can be dangerous. Centipedes! Lord have mercy. Every time I see them I want to leave here but I can not drive on da mainland, due to too many lanes of traffic, high rate of speed and bridges and those things that curve up in the air. It’s not just new cars they steal. My 1986 4-runner was stolen around 2008-2009. Any car is a target. He’s not joking about the crime. I’ve been burglarized 4 times , 4 different times. Last burglary was the costliest. They stole the water pump, hot water heater, inverter, batteries, charge controller, propane tank, pressure prank. They were gonna take my catchment tank the next day/ night but burglary was discovered soon enough. They got through my heavy duty gate( like da kind they have at da schools) they tried cutting through pipe but somehow got to my lock that was in a cylinder. You can’t go and park at rivers waterfalls or by the ocean , especially where it’s more remote they will break into your car. He didn’t talk about the problem with loose dogs . Lots of loose dogs, pit bulls.etc. Lady was attacked by 2-4 dogs and died. Heard of a few more attacks,. Very scary to walk or ride a bicycle here. Nothing usually gets done about this issue.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I almost got hit head on by a car driving on the otherside of hwy 130. missed by inches. the roads SUCK out here!

You do know that you are on a Volcanic rock right?? Hawaii are a bunch of beautiful islands. Have you been to the other islands yet ?? Some are more with Sandy beaches too.🤔🥺

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Yes. Been here 20 years. But many people do not know these things before moving here. Figure save everyone a ton of trouble by addressing these things upfront.

@antoinetteprice3433

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in Keaukaha outside of Hilo bay near Onekahakaha beach and is also a surfer plus diver too and I love the ocean also swam with hundreds of dolphins plus at least 12 killer whales too in Tahiti. They are incredible animals and they hate sharks too. I been around great white sharks too being a diver, my Grammy would remind me to have respect for their home because they belong to there not me. ALOHA 🌺😂🤣😂😂

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Keaukaha is an amazing area. Must of been an amazing way to grow up.

@antoinetteprice3433

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Sure was went swimming after homework, and went bike riding too. Fishing was great too.

If u build a house in lava flow…….😮

Mini van... "no one wants that car". :D HA!

Pahoa Local. I have heels of steel. Bummed about Green Lake. Haven't seen seen what is Left. Pohoika is no more👎

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

At pohoiki right now. So many memories buried under rock

Basically just don’t move to puna district. Hawaii island is awesome. So many wonderful places to live and near zero crime.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes more crime in other spots, but yes, Hawaii island has many beautiful spots with no crime

I want to leave my land to locals when I pass. I just want to have a few last years of my life there.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

I am sure a local family will love you for it one day